Events Coordinator

Events Coordinators plan, organise, promote and run events, conferences and functions for a variety of organisations, communities and groups.

What you would do:

• develop concepts for an event
• create plans and documentation for the event
• create a budget for the event
• find and organise event contractors, staff and volunteers
• book the venue or venues, and event equipment
• promote and market the event to media and relevant groups
• oversee the running of the event
• deal with enquiries about the event
• organise funding, sponsorship and ticketing for the event

You need to be:

• knowledgeable of the venues, contractors and suppliers used by the events industry
• knowledgeable of relevant health and safety requirements
• knowledgeable of the entertainment and hospitality industries
• a good communicator with people skills
• a good negotiator with public relations skills
• excellent at time management and organising
• a good decision maker
• skilled in managing finances and budgets
• creative, imaginative and innovative
• able to manage large projects
• able to work to strict deadlines

You will require:

• certificate III in Meetings and Events

Improve your chances by:

• taking tourism, media studies and business studies subjects  
• completing year 11

What you will earn:

Salaries generally range from $45,000 to $56,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Long Term Possibilities:

• Marketing Officer
• Advertising Account Executive
• Catering Manager