Convention worker vs site coordinator

The differences between convention workers and site 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 a site coordinator. Additionally, a site coordinator has an average salary of $38,256, 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 a site coordinator are customer service, data entry, and CPR.

Convention worker vs site coordinator overview

	Convention Worker	Site Coordinator
Yearly salary	$30,990	$38,256
Hourly rate	$14.90	$18.39
Growth rate	18%	18%
Number of jobs	20,040	29,397
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 61%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	2	2

Convention worker vs site coordinator salary

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

	Convention Worker	Site Coordinator
Average salary	$30,990	$38,256
Salary range	Between $18,000 And $51,000	Between $25,000 And $56,000
Highest paying City	-	New Haven, CT
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Meta
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between convention worker and site coordinator education

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

	Convention Worker	Site Coordinator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 61%
Most common major	Management	Business
Most common college	San Diego State University	San Diego State University

Convention worker vs site coordinator demographics

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

	Convention Worker	Site Coordinator
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 70.8% Female, 29.2%	Male, 35.4% Female, 64.6%
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, 16.1% Asian, 5.8% White, 61.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between convention worker and site 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.

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 worker vs site coordinator skills

Common convention worker skills

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

Common site coordinator skills

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