• Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
  • Business, Management and Administration
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 48,810
    $32,900 range bar $83,040
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Fast Growing
  • Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners arrange all aspects of events and professional gatherings. They arrange meeting locations, transportation, and other details.

What do they typically do

  • Meet with clients to understand the purpose of the event
  • Plan the scope of the event, including its time, location, and cost
  • Solicit bids from venues and service providers
  • Inspect venues to ensure that they meet the client's requirements
  • Coordinate event services such as rooms, transportation, and food
  • Monitor event activities to ensure that the client and the attendees are satisfied
  • Review event bills and approve payments

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +2.3%
Job Openings 522

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