Convention services manager vs site coordinator

The differences between convention services managers and site 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 site coordinator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a convention services manager has an average salary of $51,222, which is higher than the $38,256 average annual salary of a site coordinator.

The top three skills for a convention services manager include convention services, audio visual and reservations. The most important skills for a site coordinator are customer service, data entry, and CPR.

Convention services manager vs site coordinator overview

	Convention Services Manager	Site Coordinator
Yearly salary	$51,222	$38,256
Hourly rate	$24.63	$18.39
Growth rate	10%	18%
Number of jobs	120,658	29,397
Job satisfaction	5	4
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 61%
Average age	39	38
Years of experience	4	2

Convention services manager vs site coordinator salary

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

	Convention Services Manager	Site Coordinator
Average salary	$51,222	$38,256
Salary range	Between $40,000 And $65,000	Between $25,000 And $56,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	New Haven, CT
Highest paying state	California	Connecticut
Best paying company	Hyatt Hotels	Meta
Best paying industry	Hospitality	Manufacturing

Differences between convention services manager and site coordinator education

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

	Convention Services Manager	Site Coordinator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 61%
Most common major	Hospitality Management	Business
Most common college	San Diego State University	San Diego State University

Convention services manager vs site coordinator demographics

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

	Convention Services Manager	Site Coordinator
Average age	39	38
Gender ratio	Male, 33.7% Female, 66.3%	Male, 35.4% Female, 64.6%
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, 11.2% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 5.8% White, 61.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	10%	16%

Differences between convention services manager and site 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.

Site coordinator example responsibilities.

Manage and write marketing and promotional contents on multiple Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Manage AmeriCorps members when immediate supervisor are absent.
Manage ALC interactive exhibition operations including ALC staff and guest services, gallery prep/maintenance and inventory of art materials.
Conduct first aid and or CPR to students if need
Administer first aid, CPR, and medications when necessary.
Plan, implement, and facilitate k-12 outreach programs using research base materials.

Convention services manager vs site 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 site coordinator skills

Customer Service, 16%
Data Entry, 8%
CPR, 8%
Direct Supervision, 7%
Team Work, 6%
Payroll, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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