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Meeting, Convention and Event Planner

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

Annual openings

515

Median wage

$62,050

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Growth 2026–2032

+8%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Career requirements

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Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Credential requirement

No certification is required or expected for this job.

Work experience

No previous work experience is required. However, full or part-time work experience of any kind developing the listed knowledge, skills and abilities is preferred, with previous Customer Service experience being valued.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Work style

The type of work can vary by job and employer.

  • With childrenMay vary
  • On a computerYes
  • OutdoorsMay vary
  • With your handsNo

Interests it draws on

  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Events and Conferences

Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

  1. Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
  2. Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.
  3. Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
  4. Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.
  5. Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.
  6. Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.
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