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Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners - 13-1121.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Catering Director
Conference Planner
Conference Planning Manager
Conference Services Director
Conference Services Manager

Convention Services Director
Convention Services Manager (CSM)
Event Coordinator
Events Manager
Special Events Coordinator

SOC Occupation Groups

13-0000	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-1000	Business Operations Specialists
13-1120	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
13-1121.00	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

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Tasks

Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.
Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved.
Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.
Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
Design and implement efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
Develop event topics and choose featured speakers.
Direct administrative details, such as financial operations, dissemination of promotional materials, and responses to inquiries.
Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements.
Hire, train, and supervise volunteers and support staff required for events.
Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.
Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details.
Meet with sponsors and organizing committees to plan scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets, or to review administrative procedures and event progress.
Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.
Negotiate contracts with such service providers and suppliers as hotels, convention centers, and speakers.
Obtain permits from fire and health departments to erect displays and exhibits and serve food at events.
Organize registration of event participants.
Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements.
Promote conference, convention and trades show services by performing tasks such as meeting with professional and trade associations, and producing brochures and other publications.
Read trade publications, attend seminars, and consult with other meeting professionals to keep abreast of meeting management standards and trends.
Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.

Detailed Work Activities

Authorize financial actions.
Conduct eligibility or selection interviews.
Conduct surveys in organizations.
Confer with others about financial matters.
Confer with personnel to coordinate business operations.
Correspond with customers to answer questions or resolve complaints.
Create marketing materials.
Develop financial or business plans.
Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met.
Market products, services, or events.
Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.
Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers.
Obtain documentation to authorize activities.
Organize special events.
Oversee business processes.
Prepare financial documents.
Supervise employees.
Train personnel to enhance job skills.
Update professional knowledge.
Verify accuracy of records.

Military Crosswalk Titles

Aircrew Flight Equipment (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Apprentice, Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Apprentice, Non-Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Craftsman, Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Craftsman, Non-Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Helper, Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Helper, Non-Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Journeyman, Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Journeyman, Non-Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Base Honor Guard Program Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
Executive Assistant to the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (Air Force - Enlisted)
Hospitality Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
Inspections Coordinator (Air Force - Enlisted)
Marine Aide (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Musician (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
Operations Control Center Briefing Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Premier Band - The USAF Band (Air Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Band Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Band Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Band Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Protocol (Air Force - Enlisted)
Protocol Officer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Public Affairs (Air Force - Enlisted)
Public Affairs Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Public Affairs Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Public Affairs Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Public Affairs Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Public Affairs Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
Public Affairs Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Public Affairs Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Public Affairs Supervisor (Navy - Enlisted)
Public Quarters Enlisted Aide Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
Regional Band (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Arranger (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Audio Engineer (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Bassoon (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Clarinet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Euphonium (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Flute (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Guitar (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Horn (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Instrumentalist, General (Air National Guard Bands) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Oboe (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Percussion (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Piano (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Saxophone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, String/Electric Bass (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Trombone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Trumpet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Tuba (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Vocalist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Arranger (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Audio Engineer (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Bassoon (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Clarinet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Drum Set (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Euphonium (Air Force - Enlisted)

Regional Band Craftsman, Flute (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Guitar (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Horn (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Instrumentalist, General (Air National Guard Bands) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Oboe (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Percussion (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Piano (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Saxophone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, String/Electric Bass (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Trombone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Trumpet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Tuba (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Vocalist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Arranger (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Audio Engineer (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Bassoon (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Clarinet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Euphonium (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Flute (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Guitar (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Horn (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Instrumentalist, General (Air National Guard Bands) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Jazz Trumpet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Oboe (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Percussion (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Piano (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Saxophone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, String/Electric Bass (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Trombone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Trumpet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Tuba (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Vocalist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Arranger (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Audio Engineer (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Bassoon (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Clarinet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Euphonium (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Flute (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Guitar (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Horn (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Instrumentalist, General (Air National Guard Bands) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Oboe (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Percussion (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Piano (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Saxophone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, String/Electric Bass (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Trombone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Trumpet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Tuba (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Vocalist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Religious Affairs Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Religious Program Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
Services (Air Force - Enlisted)
Services Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Services Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Services Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Services Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Services Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
Services Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
United States Air Force Honor Guard (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Visual Information Manager (Navy - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Manager, Convention

Meeting Planner