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Meeting & Event Planner Job Description

 

 

 

Job Summary:

The Meeting & Event Planner will be responsible for assisting the events department by organizing and planning conferences and trade shows for domestic & International clients.

Job Description:

The Meeting & Event Planner will perform all or some of the following Job description:

  • The Meeting & Event Planner will research venues, negotiate venue and supplier contracts

  • He/She will perform food & beverage selection

  • The Meeting & Event Planner will coordinate AV requirements, collect speaker biographies and sponsor details

  • He/She will hire local support staff, and create event materials

  • He/She will perform onsite management and will maintain relationships with all clients and vendors

  • The Meeting & Event Planner duties will also include site inspections, preparing event timelines and managing event budgets.           

Minimum Requirements / Knowledge / Skill For Meeting & Event Planner Job

  • The Meeting & Event Planner must have 2 years of meeting or event planning experience
  •  Hotel catering and convention services experience is a bonus
  • He/She must have strong PC skills with software experience in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • The Meeting & Event Planner must be able to use a PC extensively, especially the ability to create and maintain spreadsheets
  • The Meeting & Event Planner must be extremely detail oriented and be able to juggle multiple projects at one time and think creatively
  • He/She must have the ability to deal professionally and effectively with vendors, clients and company management
  • The Meeting & Event Planner must possess a cooperative personality for a fast-paced deadline driven environment
  • He/She must be flexible.    

Minimum Education Requirements / Certification / Licensure For Meeting & Event Planner Job

  • Degree in business, marketing, meeting management, public relations, communications, or hospitality 
  • Convention Industry Council’s Certified Meeting Professional certificate will be a plus.


 

 

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