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Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Job Information
Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.
Information
- People with a variety of educational or work backgrounds can become meeting and convention planners.
- Planners often work long hours in the period prior to and during a meeting or convention, and extensive travel may be required.
- Employment is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations.
- Opportunities will be best for individuals with a bachelor's degree and some experience as a meeting planner.
Statistics
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Personality | I'm good with people |
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Salary | $46,020/yr ($23.01/hr) |
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Job Outlook | Average |
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Education | Bachelors |