Convention services manager vs event coordinator

The differences between convention services managers and event coordinators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a convention services manager, becoming an event coordinator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a convention services manager has an average salary of $51,222, which is higher than the $41,918 average annual salary of an event coordinator.

The top three skills for a convention services manager include convention services, audio visual and reservations. The most important skills for an event coordinator are customer service, event management, and powerpoint.

Convention services manager vs event coordinator overview

	Convention Services Manager	Event Coordinator
Yearly salary	$51,222	$41,918
Hourly rate	$24.63	$20.15
Growth rate	10%	18%
Number of jobs	120,658	26,277
Job satisfaction	5	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 73%
Average age	39	38
Years of experience	4	2

Convention services manager vs event coordinator salary

Convention services managers and event coordinators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Convention Services Manager	Event Coordinator
Average salary	$51,222	$41,918
Salary range	Between $40,000 And $65,000	Between $31,000 And $56,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	California	Maine
Best paying company	Hyatt Hotels	Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Best paying industry	Hospitality	Education

Differences between convention services manager and event coordinator education

There are a few differences between a convention services manager and an event coordinator in terms of educational background:

	Convention Services Manager	Event Coordinator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 73%
Most common major	Hospitality Management	Business
Most common college	San Diego State University	San Diego State University

Convention services manager vs event coordinator demographics

Here are the differences between convention services managers' and event coordinators' demographics:

	Convention Services Manager	Event Coordinator
Average age	39	38
Gender ratio	Male, 33.7% Female, 66.3%	Male, 28.7% Female, 71.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 9.0% White, 55.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 10.8% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% Asian, 5.9% White, 62.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	10%	16%

Differences between convention services manager and event coordinator duties and responsibilities

Convention services manager example responsibilities.

Lead vendor RFP's and consolidation of exhibit properties.
Create RFP's, managing the services of suppliers and vendors.
Negotiate food and beverage prices, function space, and hotel services within approve departmental booking guidelines.
Revise each BEO as required.
Create banquet/catering forecasts and booking pace reports.
Plan menus, wine lists, event calendars, rooming lists.

Event coordinator example responsibilities.

Lead and manage the Instagram and twitter social media sites, also host numerous interviews with stars and celebrities.
Create a list of invitees for the events, ensuring that invitations are deliver and managing the RSVP list.
Develop and create venues Instagram account and run on daily basis.
Create and update continuing education for staff to ensure they have needed resources for upselling.
Calculate and provide clients with estimates of potential cost in completing an event though BEO's.
Design layouts, invitations, and other print materials for various events using Photoshop and InDesign.

Convention services manager vs event coordinator skills

Common convention services manager skills

Convention Services, 10%
Audio Visual, 8%
Reservations, 8%
Meeting Rooms, 6%
Banquet Event Orders, 6%
Event Planning, 6%

Common event coordinator skills

Customer Service, 23%
Event Management, 6%
PowerPoint, 6%
Event Logistics, 6%
Plan Events, 4%
Audio Visual, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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