Convention and special events planner

Overview Languages

English

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

5 years or more

On site required. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Administer revenues and expenditures
• Inspect and select sites
• Develop media strategies and public relations activities
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Prepare, present and manage budgets
• Co‑ordinate set‑ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
• Plan schedules, goals and objectives
• Research and design special events programs
• Plan for VIP arrangements
• Plan for social events and guest programs
• Manage Event Logistics
• Respond to complaints of guests
• Co‑ordinate special events
• Manage events
• Schedule events, programs and activities

• Special events

• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast‑paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Leadership