Convention worker vs event specialist

The differences between convention workers and event specialists 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 event specialist. Additionally, an event specialist has an average salary of $41,294, 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 event specialist are brand awareness, product preparation, and product demonstrations.

Convention worker vs event specialist overview

	Convention Worker	Event Specialist
Yearly salary	$30,990	$41,294
Hourly rate	$14.90	$19.85
Growth rate	18%	18%
Number of jobs	20,040	12,130
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	2	2

Convention worker vs event specialist salary

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

	Convention Worker	Event Specialist
Average salary	$30,990	$41,294
Salary range	Between $18,000 And $51,000	Between $26,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Shearman & Sterling
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between convention worker and event specialist education

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

	Convention Worker	Event Specialist
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Most common major	Management	Business
Most common college	San Diego State University	San Diego State University

Convention worker vs event specialist demographics

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

	Convention Worker	Event Specialist
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 70.8% Female, 29.2%	Male, 30.9% Female, 69.1%
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, 11.4% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% Asian, 5.9% White, 61.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between convention worker and event specialist 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.

Event specialist example responsibilities.

Manage three key concierge brands with a high level of guest service and VIP attention.
Manage RSVP lists, checked-in attendees at events, and insure guest satisfaction at all times.
Build client pipeline by using SEO, Linkedin, Mattermarks, Angel.CO.
Establish streamline budget management process, enabling overall department to effectively tracking spending trend and ROI.
Post to Facebook and other media regarding up-coming event and/or event outcome.
Promote upcoming events and shows through marketing materials, emails and twitter.

Convention worker vs event specialist skills

Common convention worker skills

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

Common event specialist skills

Brand Awareness, 51%
Product Preparation, 14%
Product Demonstrations, 5%
Food Preparation, 4%
Food Safety, 4%
Product Knowledge, 3%