According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions. | 91% |
| Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment. | 90% |
| Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security. | 88% |
| Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs. | 86% |
| Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details. | 86% |
| Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements. | 86% |
| Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details. | 85% |
| Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise. | 82% |
| Negotiate contracts with such service providers and suppliers as hotels, convention centers, and speakers. | 81% |
| Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements. | 81% |
| Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements. | 80% |
| Hire, train, and supervise volunteers and support staff required for events. | 79% |
| Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved. | 79% |
| Direct administrative details, such as financial operations, dissemination of promotional materials, and responses to inquiries. | 76% |
| Organize registration of event participants. | 76% |
| Meet with sponsors and organizing committees to plan scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets, or to review administrative procedures and event progress. | 75% |
| Develop event topics and choose featured speakers. | 74% |
| Promote conference, convention and trades show services by performing tasks such as meeting with professional and trade associations, and producing brochures and other publications. | 70% |
| Read trade publications, attend seminars, and consult with other meeting professionals to keep abreast of meeting management standards and trends. | 66% |
| Design and implement efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships. | 61% |
| Obtain permits from fire and health departments to erect displays and exhibits and serve food at events. | 60% |
