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Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

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

Tasks
21 tasks16 core, 5 supplemental
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Code
13-1121.00SOC 2018: 13-1121

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16 core tasks and 5 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.Core taskTask 1209Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016
  2. Task 2. Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.Core taskTask 1212Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016
  3. Task 3. Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.Core taskTask 1214Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016
  4. Task 4. Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.Core taskTask 1215Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016
  5. Task 5. Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.Core taskTask 1211Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016
  6. Task 6. Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.Core taskTask 1216Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016
  7. Task 7. Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details.Core taskTask 1217Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016
  8. Task 8. Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.Core taskTask 1210Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016
  9. Task 9. Negotiate contracts with such service providers and suppliers as hotels, convention centers, and speakers.Core taskTask 1219Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016
  10. Task 10. Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements.Core taskTask 1222Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016
  11. Task 11. Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements.Core taskTask 1213Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2016
  12. Task 12. Hire, train, and supervise volunteers and support staff required for events.Core taskTask 1226Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016
  13. Task 13. Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved.Core taskTask 1218Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016
  14. Task 14. Direct administrative details, such as financial operations, dissemination of promotional materials, and responses to inquiries.Core taskTask 1221Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2016
  15. Task 15. Meet with sponsors and organizing committees to plan scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets, or to review administrative procedures and event progress.Core taskTask 1220Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016
  16. Task 16. Read trade publications, attend seminars, and consult with other meeting professionals to keep abreast of meeting management standards and trends.Core taskTask 1223Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2016
  17. Task 17. Organize registration of event participants.Supplemental taskTask 1224Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016
  18. Task 18. Develop event topics and choose featured speakers.Supplemental taskTask 1229Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016
  19. Task 19. Promote conference, convention and trades show services by performing tasks such as meeting with professional and trade associations, and producing brochures and other publications.Supplemental taskTask 1228Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016
  20. Task 20. Design and implement efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.Supplemental taskTask 1225Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016
  21. Task 21. Obtain permits from fire and health departments to erect displays and exhibits and serve food at events.Supplemental taskTask 1227Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016

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    O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 13-1121
  3. License
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  4. Changed by us
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