Occupation Profile for Meeting and Convention Planners

Coordinate activities of staff and convention personnel to make arrangements for group meetings and conventions.

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 average.
Opportunities will be best for individuals with a bachelor’s degree and some experience as a meeting planner.

Core — Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
Core — Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
Core — Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.
Core — Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.
Core — Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.