Event Planner Job Description`
An event planner conceives, plans, organizes and executes special events. The level of involvement by an event planner in the planning process depends on the clients needs and budgets. Event planners sometimes specialize in one particular area of event planning; wedding planning, meeting and convention planning or party planning.
Some tasks of a event planner can include:
• Making appointments for the client with vendors.
• Interviewing and hiring vendors.
• Booking the event venue.
• Reviewing all vendor contracts.
• Theme design.
• Creating and implementing event timeline.
• Creating maintain clients budget
• Booking accommodations and arranging travel for event guests.
Job Skills of Successful Event Planners
• Ability to think on your feet
• Multi-tasker
• Detail and deadline oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Understands budgets
• Calm and personable under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of set design interior design
• Knowledge of audio/visual equipment
Job and Education Requirements
Although currently there are no state or federal laws that require event planners to have an educational degree or certification To be successful as an event planner it is a good idea to get some on the job training and/or certification in event planning.
• Hands on experience by interning with an experienced event planner is a great way to start out and learn the business first hand.
You can check out hotel event planning departments, casinos and event planning companies to see if they hire interns.
• It's not a bad idea to get your certification as a event planner. Clients are relying more and more on certification to assure them that
the planner is well qualified and possess's the skills necessary to handle the demands of the job.
it is important before signing up and spending your money for any certification program to do some research on the business/school offering the program. Check professional organizations for recommendations on reputable certification programs and/or check with
The Better Business Bureau.
Occupational Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment for event planners will increase by 20% between 2006-2016.
For more info go to www.bls.gov
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