event planner

Minimum Requirements

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Review bids and negotiate costs
• Arrange for shipping, receiving and storage
• Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
• Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
• Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services
• Plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services
• Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits
• Develop registration systems and information materials
• Research and design special events programs
• Plan for VIP arrangements
• Plan for social events and guest programs
• Administer contracts for the provision of supplies and services
• Plan and manage the facility's operations budget
• Hire and oversee training and supervision of staff

Area of Work Experience

• Multi-purpose facilities

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities