DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners
Occupational Description:
Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 3 - Arrowhead | 60 | 12 | $18.32/hr | $0.90/hr | $11.14/hr | $13.65/hr | $17.92/hr | $21.79/hr | $27.08/hr |
| Minnesota | 1,770 | 204 | $22.38/hr | $0.60/hr | $10.34/hr | $16.40/hr | $21.40/hr | $27.44/hr | $34.46/hr |
| U S | 70,480 | 1,480 | $24.21/hr | $0.19/hr | $12.90/hr | $16.96/hr | $22.25/hr | $29.28/hr | $38.50/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 1,050 | $20.60/hr | N/A |
| First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 1,010 | $12.06/hr | N/A |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 390 | $8.51/hr | N/A |
| First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers | 300 | $13.91/hr | N/A |
| Recreation Workers | 280 | $11.02/hr | N/A |
| Opticians, Dispensing | 140 | $13.31/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Meeting and Convention Planners
- Directs and coordinates activities of staff and convention personnel to make arrangements, prepare facilities, and provide services for events.
- Evaluates and selects providers of services, such as meeting facilities, speakers, and transportation, according to customer requirements.
- Inspects rooms and displays for conformance to customer requirements, and conducts post-meeting evaluations to improve future events.
- Obtains permits from fire and health departments to erect displays and exhibits and serve food at events.
- Speaks with attendees and resolves complaints to maintain goodwill.
- Reads trade publications, attends seminars, and consults with other meeting professionals to keep abreast of meeting management standards and trends.
- Maintains records of events.
- Reviews bills for accuracy and approves payment.
- Negotiates contracts with such providers as hotels, convention centers, and speakers.
- Plans and develops programs, budgets, and services, such as lodging, catering, and entertainment, according to customer requirements.
- Consults with customer to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.