Event Planner
Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.
At a Glance
Event Planner earns an average of $34,674/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 3–3.3 years. Top skills: Communication, Customer Service, Event Planning.
$34,674/yr
Bachelor's degree
3–3.3 years
37
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Median Wage
$59,440/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.8%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (6)
Event Planning
Event Management
Marketing
Project Management
Lifting Ability
Fundraising
Common Skills (24)
Communication
Customer Service
Coordinating
Management
Detail Oriented
Operations
Microsoft Office
Planning
Leadership
Verbal Communication Skills
Computer Literacy
Interpersonal Communications
Sales
Organizational Skills
Problem Solving
Administrative Functions
Ability To Meet Deadlines
Timelines
Scheduling
Research
Related Specializations
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