Convention services manager vs party coordinator

The differences between convention services managers and party 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 a party coordinator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a convention services manager has an average salary of $51,222, which is higher than the $39,988 average annual salary of a party coordinator.

The top three skills for a convention services manager include convention services, audio visual and reservations. The most important skills for a party coordinator are kids, CPR, and POS.

Convention services manager vs party coordinator overview

	Convention Services Manager	Party Coordinator
Yearly salary	$51,222	$39,988
Hourly rate	$24.63	$19.23
Growth rate	10%	18%
Number of jobs	120,658	18,624
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 51%
Average age	39	38
Years of experience	4	2

Convention services manager vs party coordinator salary

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

	Convention Services Manager	Party Coordinator
Average salary	$51,222	$39,988
Salary range	Between $40,000 And $65,000	Between $29,000 And $54,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	-
Highest paying state	California	-
Best paying company	Hyatt Hotels	-
Best paying industry	Hospitality	-

Differences between convention services manager and party coordinator education

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

	Convention Services Manager	Party Coordinator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 51%
Most common major	Hospitality Management	Business
Most common college	San Diego State University	San Diego State University

Convention services manager vs party coordinator demographics

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

	Convention Services Manager	Party Coordinator
Average age	39	38
Gender ratio	Male, 33.7% Female, 66.3%	Male, 22.3% Female, 77.7%
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, 11.3% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% Asian, 5.6% White, 61.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	10%	16%

Differences between convention services manager and party 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.

Party coordinator example responsibilities.

Manage and coordinate the workload of the release team members and are responsible for organizing and hosting all production release windows.
Coordinate VIP events including weddings.
Operate POS system for store transactions.
Learned how to work a different POS system.
Oversee contract teams of event contributors including various musicians/artists, photographers and DJ's.
Open and close store, run register, complete paperwork, assist customers, order products.

Convention services manager vs party 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 party coordinator skills

Kids, 35%
CPR, 29%
POS, 10%
Safety Rules, 6%
Customer Service, 6%
Party Events, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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