“We all know planning a wedding can become very stressful. My job is to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. I’m definitely a list maker, and I think that helps to keep me organized and stay on top of all the moving parts. The hours are unconventional, but I get to set my own schedule and decide how many weddings to take on, which I enjoy. When everything goes to plan and you see your clients with their family and friends enjoying one of the happiest days of their life, it makes it all worthwhile.”

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Job Description

SOC Code: 13-1121

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients
to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.*

*Source: This information is based on O*NET™ data. O*NET is a trademark registered to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.

Top Job Skills:

• Customer service
• Event coordination
• Calculate the cost of labor
• Time Management
• Management of Personnel and Financial Resources

General Work Activities:

• Mental Processes
  • Authorize financial actions
  • Verify accuracy of records
  • Develop financial or business plans
• Interacting With Others
  • Correspond with customers to answer questions or resolve complaints
  • Organize special events
  • Confer with personnel to coordinate business operations
  • Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers
  • Conduct eligibility or selection interviews
  • Supervise employees
  • Oversee business processes
• Work Output
  • Prepare financial documents
• Information Input
  • Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met
  • Monitor organizational compliance with regulations

Source: SC Works Online Services (SCWOS)

*All data is factual, but names, images, and quotations have been adapted to protect the identity of employees and businesses

Job Statistics

Examples of Workforce Areas with Job Openings

• Trident
• Lower Savannah
• Midlands
• Waccamaw
• Worklink
• Pee Dee

Examples of Employers with Job Openings

• Spanish Peaks Mountain Club
• Michaels Stores, Inc.
• City of Columbia, SC
• Berkeley County, SC
• ARAMARK
• City of North Myrtle Beach, SC

Related Occupations

• First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
• Project Management Specialists
• Social and Community Service Managers

*Source: Online advertised jobs data

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