Convention services manager vs planning committee member

The differences between convention services managers and planning committee members 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 planning committee member takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a planning committee member has an average salary of $81,213, which is higher than the $51,222 average annual salary of a convention services manager.

The top three skills for a convention services manager include convention services, audio visual and reservations. The most important skills for a planning committee member are safety committee, community outreach, and financial statements.

Convention services manager vs planning committee member overview

	Convention Services Manager	Planning Committee Member
Yearly salary	$51,222	$81,213
Hourly rate	$24.63	$39.04
Growth rate	10%	18%
Number of jobs	120,658	15,066
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 68%
Average age	39	38
Years of experience	4	2

Convention services manager vs planning committee member salary

Convention services managers and planning committee members have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Convention Services Manager	Planning Committee Member
Average salary	$51,222	$81,213
Salary range	Between $40,000 And $65,000	Between $20,000 And $318,000
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 planning committee member education

There are a few differences between a convention services manager and a planning committee member in terms of educational background:

	Convention Services Manager	Planning Committee Member
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 68%
Most common major	Hospitality Management	Business
Most common college	San Diego State University	San Diego State University

Convention services manager vs planning committee member demographics

Here are the differences between convention services managers' and planning committee members' demographics:

	Convention Services Manager	Planning Committee Member
Average age	39	38
Gender ratio	Male, 33.7% Female, 66.3%	Male, 40.8% Female, 59.2%
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, 10.6% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 6.7% White, 62.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	10%	16%

Differences between convention services manager and planning committee member 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.

Planning committee member example responsibilities.

Manage website and Facebook page, including content updates, event promotion, and blog entries
Develop leadership skills and communication skills to manage coordinates and officers, ensure everyone are motivated and organize.
Start FaceBook group to rally community support and drive traffic to http: //savethepalace.com.
Create PowerPoint presentations and speakers notes relating to meeting discussions.
Collaborate with a university-wide philanthropy campaign to produce a spring concert.
Analyze current spending and discuss the financial capabilities of potential fraternity events.

Convention services manager vs planning committee member 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 planning committee member skills

Safety Committee, 18%
Community Outreach, 9%
Financial Statements, 8%
Alumni, 6%
Planning Committee, 5%
Community Services, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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