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Meeting and Convention Planners

Meeting and convention planners organize events for groups of people.

Large events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions require a lot of planning and coordination. Meeting and convention planners specialize in organizing such events.

Meeting and Convention Planners are in the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster and the Travel and Tourism pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Above the statewide median

$21.40 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   33.1%

Well above statewide average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Bachelor's degree is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Consult with customers to find out what they need to put on events.
  • Plan and develop programs, budgets, and services for events.
  • Evaluate and select meeting places, speakers, and transportation.
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Job Title Examples:

 Catering Manager,  Conference Manager,  Conference Planner 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.