Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

SOC Code: 13-1121

Meeting, Convention, and Event Plannerss consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 89.6/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Coordination, Active Listening, Active Listening.

AI-Proof Score: 89.6Very High
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Median Salary

$59,440

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Job Growth

4.8%

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Training Time

Considerable preparation (2-4 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 4 / 5

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Training Cost

~$40,000

Key Skills

  • Coordination
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Social Perceptiveness

Common Tasks

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

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation