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Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

Mid-level

Also known as: Catering and Convention Services Manager, Catering Coordinator, Catering Director, Certified Meeting Professional

Finance & LegalBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.
Event PlanningConvention ManagementHospitality ManagementMeeting PlanningBusinessProject ManagementCommunicationsAnalysisBusiness AdministrationFinance

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Adobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopESRI ArcGIS softwareFacebookGoogle DocsHypertext markup language HTMLMarketo Marketing AutomationMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft WordOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementTrimble SketchUp Pro
In-demand software
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPoint

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+5.8%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

16,800

per year (US)

Jobs today

172,100

in 2025 → 182,100 (2035)

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
High

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This field is experiencing expansion with increasing job opportunities and career advancement potential. Market demand is rising, with new positions being created.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will likely automate administrative tasks such as scheduling, vendor selection, and data analysis for event planners. This shift will allow planners to focus more on creative design, personalized client experiences, and complex problem-solving. While some tasks will be streamlined, the human element of negotiation, crisis management, and emotional intelligence remains crucial.

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Salary

$61,160

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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