Event Coordinator

Get paid doing what you love best!

DUTIES:
Event coordinators control an event from conception to clean up. They meet with clients to work out event details, plan with the client and their team, scout and book locations, food, entertainment, staff and cleanup.

Active promoter $45,260 annually income

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
Communication: Event coordinators talk to clients, listening to their needs and presenting ideas and solutions to their requirements. They also work with suppliers, contractors, employees, wait staff and many other parties at the same time. Customer service and interpersonal skills are required.

Calm Under Pressure: Many things can go wrong during an event, and something eventually will. Event coordinators need to remain calm during crisis and the high pressure of an event in progress.

Computer Skills: Modern event planners rely on computers to communicate, plan, budget and organize their events.

Negotiation Skills: Event coordinators will need negotiation skills to work out prices with clients and contractors.

Organization: Many things happen all at once at meetings. Event coordinators need to stay focused and organized so that the event goes off without a hitch.

Problem-Solving Skills: Inevitably, something will go wrong at an event. Being able to quickly solve the issue is required.

WHAT ARE THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS?
* experience working in the planning or related field, like hotel management.
* marketing, advertising, or business management are helpful.
* Experience in planning is key, and once hired, you will learn quickly in the field.
* Certification is available through a few organizations, but not required.