Convention worker vs assistant event coordinator

The differences between convention workers and assistant event coordinators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a convention worker and an assistant event coordinator. Additionally, an assistant event coordinator has an average salary of $34,385, which is higher than the $30,990 average annual salary of a convention worker.

The top three skills for a convention worker include audio-visual equipment, computer data entry and . The most important skills for an assistant event coordinator are event planning, event logistics, and alumni.

Convention worker vs assistant event coordinator overview

	Convention Worker	Assistant Event Coordinator
Yearly salary	$30,990	$34,385
Hourly rate	$14.90	$16.53
Growth rate	18%	18%
Number of jobs	20,040	25,508
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 74%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	2	2

Convention worker vs assistant event coordinator salary

Convention workers and assistant event coordinators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Convention Worker	Assistant Event Coordinator
Average salary	$30,990	$34,385
Salary range	Between $18,000 And $51,000	Between $23,000 And $51,000
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Differences between convention worker and assistant event coordinator education

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

	Convention Worker	Assistant Event Coordinator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 74%
Most common major	Management	Business
Most common college	San Diego State University	San Diego State University

Convention worker vs assistant event coordinator demographics

Here are the differences between convention workers' and assistant event coordinators' demographics:

	Convention Worker	Assistant Event Coordinator
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 70.8% Female, 29.2%	Male, 26.6% Female, 73.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% Asian, 5.9% White, 62.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% Asian, 5.9% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between convention worker and assistant event coordinator duties and responsibilities

Convention worker example responsibilities.

Handle set-up, scheduling and confirmation of attendee free time activities, and manage fulfillment of VIP necessities.
Stage finished pallets in distribution area.
work preparing work station and maintaining operation, and drive hi-lo pulling material, and inspecting material.

Assistant event coordinator example responsibilities.

Promote and manage business on Facebook page, resulting in customer growth.
Appoint as VIP relations liaison managing all points of communication and event operations, and implementing event marketing strategies.
Lead and manage the Instagram and twitter social media sites, also host numerous interviews with stars and celebrities.
Create invitee list, send out invitations and mange RSVP list.
Create and send out digital invitations, reminders and record RSVP's.
Liaise with sponsors, caterers, and venues to assist in creating unique experiences for celebrity and VIP gifting suites.

Convention worker vs assistant event coordinator skills

Common convention worker skills

Audio-Visual Equipment, 88%
Computer Data Entry, 12%

Common assistant event coordinator skills

Event Planning, 17%
Event Logistics, 5%
Alumni, 5%
Event Materials, 4%
Event Space, 4%
Ticket Sales, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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