Event coordinator vs assistant event coordinator

The differences between event coordinators 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 an event coordinator and an assistant event coordinator. Additionally, an event coordinator has an average salary of $41,918, which is higher than the $34,385 average annual salary of an assistant event coordinator.

The top three skills for an event coordinator include customer service, event management and powerpoint. The most important skills for an assistant event coordinator are event planning, event logistics, and alumni.

Event coordinator vs assistant event coordinator overview

	Event Coordinator	Assistant Event Coordinator
Yearly salary	$41,918	$34,385
Hourly rate	$20.15	$16.53
Growth rate	18%	18%
Number of jobs	26,277	25,508
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 73%	Bachelor's Degree, 74%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	2	2

What does an event coordinator do?

An event coordinator is responsible for planning and working out on special events based on the client's specifications. Event coordinators' duties include suggesting appropriate venues, providing cost estimates and financial reports, selecting best vendors for the event's needs, and working on the client's approval for any adjustments to be made. An event coordinator must have excellent communication, time-management, organizational, and critical-thinking skills to address any concerns and possible inconsistencies that might affect the event's performance.

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.

Event coordinator vs assistant event coordinator salary

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

	Event Coordinator	Assistant Event Coordinator
Average salary	$41,918	$34,385
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $56,000	Between $23,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	-
Highest paying state	Maine	-
Best paying company	Pacific Northwest National Laboratory	-
Best paying industry	Education	-

Differences between event coordinator and assistant event coordinator education

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

	Event Coordinator	Assistant Event Coordinator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 73%	Bachelor's Degree, 74%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	San Diego State University	San Diego State University

Event coordinator vs assistant event coordinator demographics

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

	Event Coordinator	Assistant Event Coordinator
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 28.7% Female, 71.3%	Male, 26.6% Female, 73.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.8% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% 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 event coordinator and assistant event coordinator duties and responsibilities

Event coordinator example responsibilities.

Lead and manage the Instagram and twitter social media sites, also host numerous interviews with stars and celebrities.
Create a list of invitees for the events, ensuring that invitations are deliver and managing the RSVP list.
Develop and create venues Instagram account and run on daily basis.
Create and update continuing education for staff to ensure they have needed resources for upselling.
Calculate and provide clients with estimates of potential cost in completing an event though BEO's.
Design layouts, invitations, and other print materials for various events using Photoshop and InDesign.

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.

Event coordinator vs assistant event coordinator skills

Common event coordinator skills

Customer Service, 23%
Event Management, 6%
PowerPoint, 6%
Event Logistics, 6%
Plan Events, 4%
Audio Visual, 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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