Corporate event manager vs assistant event coordinator

The differences between corporate event managers 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 corporate event manager and an assistant event coordinator. Additionally, a corporate event manager has an average salary of $63,057, which is higher than the $34,385 average annual salary of an assistant event coordinator.

The top three skills for a corporate event manager include corporate events, event planning and event management. The most important skills for an assistant event coordinator are event planning, event logistics, and alumni.

Corporate event manager vs assistant event coordinator overview

	Corporate Event Manager	Assistant Event Coordinator
Yearly salary	$63,057	$34,385
Hourly rate	$30.32	$16.53
Growth rate	18%	18%
Number of jobs	19,771	25,508
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 79%	Bachelor's Degree, 74%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	2	2

What does a corporate event manager do?

A corporate event manager organizes corporate gatherings such as general meetings, conferences, conventions, seminars, or award ceremonies. They are responsible for meeting with clients, identifying event requirements, planning events according to the clients' preferences and budget, booking venues and caterers, securing supplies, sending out invitations to guests, and overseeing staff. They must also maintain an active communication line with all team members, so that they can solve any conflicts or issues that arise.

What does an assistant event coordinator do?

Assistant event coordinators assist event team leaders in any activities that are delegated to them. They ensure that the event will run smoothly by anticipating any challenges that may arise. Assistant event coordinators help in all the preparation needed for the event. They join planning sessions and come up with the best ways to execute plans. They may conduct venue oculars, scout for suppliers, and coordinate with external providers. They also assist in setting up the venue, managing the event's execution, and packing up after the event.

Corporate event manager vs assistant event coordinator salary

Corporate event managers and assistant event coordinators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Corporate Event Manager	Assistant Event Coordinator
Average salary	$63,057	$34,385
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $110,000	Between $23,000 And $51,000
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Differences between corporate event manager and assistant event coordinator education

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

	Corporate Event Manager	Assistant Event Coordinator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 79%	Bachelor's Degree, 74%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	San Diego State University	San Diego State University

Corporate event manager vs assistant event coordinator demographics

Here are the differences between corporate event managers' and assistant event coordinators' demographics:

	Corporate Event Manager	Assistant Event Coordinator
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 22.1% Female, 77.9%	Male, 26.6% Female, 73.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Asian, 6.0% White, 61.4% 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 corporate event manager and assistant event coordinator duties and responsibilities

Corporate event manager example responsibilities.

Manage secret entertainment reveals and VIP rehearsals.
Manage CRM program including development and enforcement of internal protocols and database management.
Forecast event ROI and present details to executive management.
Generate ROI evaluation report and provide recommendation for future events.
Provide administrative support by developing and generating executive level documents, PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, charts and reports.
Organize POS coordination and warehouse inventory for all local event activity.

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.

Corporate event manager vs assistant event coordinator skills

Common corporate event manager skills

Corporate Events, 18%
Event Planning, 10%
Event Management, 6%
Business Development, 6%
Trade Shows, 5%
ROI, 4%

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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