What are careers in event management?

Wedding planning, Venue Management, and Donor Coordination are all careers in event management. Event management is the creation and development of events, and there are many different careers that are included under this umbrella.

• Wedding Planner

  A wedding planner is hired by the engaged couple to plan the logistics of a wedding day. They are along for all steps of planning and should strive to make the day easier and manageable for the couple. A wedding planner needs to be organized and have a solid understanding of the wedding industry.

  There are no specific educational requirements, as many wedding planners learn a lot on the job. Most wedding planners start off as assistants and then after gaining experience, they begin working as wedding planners. The average salary of a wedding planner is $48.635.

• Venue Manager

  A venue manager is a person who is an expert in their specific venue. They know what is needed to execute a successful event in their space. Often, they are in charge of marketing and sales of their space. Venue managers most often hold bachelor's degrees, often in a related field such as hospitality. They make an average of $97,730.

• Donor Coordinator

  A donor coordinator helps solicit funds for a non-profit organization by throwing lunches, dinners, and other fundraising events. To be successful in this position, you must be highly organized and personable.

  Many donor coordinators hold bachelor's degrees in business or a related field. Donor coordinators make $68.300 annually on average.