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What is an event planning assistant and how to become one
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Duane Sunwold
Instructor, Spokane Community College
Avg. Salary $32,712
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate 18%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.24%
Asian 5.82%
Black or African American 11.12%
Hispanic or Latino 16.04%
Unknown 4.69%
White 62.09%
Genderfemale 80.25%
male 19.75%
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
Event planning assistant career paths
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Skills Percentages Vendor Relationships 11.41% Event Planning 8.59% Event Logistics 8.35% Customer Service 6.26% Event Management 6.12% Complete relevant event planning assistant training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New event planning assistants 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 planning assistant based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real event planning assistant resumes.Research event planning assistant duties and responsibilities
- Assist with managing the company Facebook page.
- Create a list of invitees for the events, ensuring that invitations are deliver and managing the RSVP list.
- Photograph images of the events and post them to the companies Facebook page.
- Develop agenda and itinerary, organize and procure all speaker biographies and materials and logistics for successful program execution.
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Now it's time to start searching for an event planning assistant job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:
- Browse job boards for relevant postings
- Consult your professional network
- Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
- Watch out for job scams
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Average event planning assistant salary
The average event planning assistant salary in the United States is $32,712 per year or $16 per hour. Event planning assistant salaries range between $22,000 and $47,000 per year.
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Event planning assistant reviews
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
