Event Coordinator

Also called: Events Assistant

Helps plan and run events, handling details like registrations, vendors, and setup.

A day in the life

You track RSVPs, confirm the caterer, print name badges, and run the check-in desk on event day.

Pay over a career

Starting
$35k
Typical
$50k
High
$68k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate or bachelor's in hospitality or communications.

Ways in: 2-year college, 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Hospitality Management, Communications.

Outlook

Growing about average. Steady.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Registration and logistics tools automate some tasks; running check-in, vendors and setup on event day stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business elective, Hospitality CTE, Computer applications.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1121.

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