Event manager
Event manager
Also known as
Conference manager, event coordinator, event planner, event logistics manager, visits and event manager, communications and event manager
AUT programmes
Work environment
- Usually work regular business hours but may work weekends or evenings
- Usually work in offices and at indoor and outdoor venues
- Need to be organised, solve problems and communicate well
Typical tasks
- Plan and run events for clients
- Book venues, staff and equipment
- Manage event budgets and spending
- Organise event schedules and activities
- Check event spaces meet requirements
- Deal with customer questions and concerns
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers
- Prepare financial reports for events
- Make sure events follow the rules
- Work with teams to run events
Salary information
| Lower | Most common | Upper |
| $50K | $58K-$91K | $118K |