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Duane Sunwold
Instructor, Spokane Community College
Avg. Salary $54,189
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate 18%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.24%
Asian 5.86%
Black or African American 11.23%
Hispanic or Latino 16.19%
Unknown 4.70%
White 61.78%
Genderfemale 69.51%
male 30.49%
Age - 36American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 36Stress level is high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is challenging
7 - challenging
Work life balance is poor
6.4 - fair
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Skills Percentages Event Logistics 15.95% Plan Events 11.48% Turnaround 5.18% Travel Arrangements 4.73% Customer Satisfaction 3.98% Complete relevant event planner and coordinator training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New event planner and coordinators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an event planner and coordinator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real event planner and coordinator resumes.Research event planner and coordinator duties and responsibilities
- Manage business operation initiatives, including payroll, invoicing, inventory, and human resource relate matters.
- Assist in editing all PowerPoint presentations.
- Provide guidance in the area of Facebook and other online marketing strategies.
- Design highly confidential/attorney-client privilege documents and multimedia PowerPoint presentations.
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Average event planner and coordinator salary
The average event planner and coordinator salary in the United States is $54,189 per year or $26 per hour. Event planner and coordinator salaries range between $36,000 and $79,000 per year.
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I was a theater major who received my CMP and realized I could put on a production in the corporate world. Event Planning allows me to utilize my skillset in a way I didn't know was possible. I also have the opportunity to travel and most venues treat you well when you're the planner (if you're the one in charge of the event).
There is nothing more stressful then this job. As you get closer to an event, the days get longer and the job can become 24/7, especially while the event is happening. If you're looking for a job you clock out from at 5pm, this is not the job for you. You're also in charge of budgets, F&B, Centerpieces, Entertainment, Speakers, Content, App Development, Registration, the list is endless. If you aren't good under pressure, this is not the job for you.
Working as an Event Coordinator/Planner is the most exhilarating and ultimately the most rewarding job - at least for me, it is. I have the passion and drive to turn a simple birthday bash into a themed, carnival affair! I love to see the guests faces when they walk through the door to be whisked away into a different era! I enjoy getting to know the client and to understand their vision. Because in the end - if I have done my job correctly as an event planner and the final outcome was successful - then I have done my job to the best of my ability
There are times when no matter what you do - a difficult and unhappy customer who has a bad attitude with everything, will not be happy. No matter what you do.
Updated January 8, 2025
