Meeting, Conference and Event Planner

Aliases: Conference Co-Ordinator, Event Co-Ordinator

Industry/Sector(s): Tourism and Hospitality

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Meeting, Conference and Event Planner is expected to perform include:

Interacting with the customer to understand the type of event, meeting or conference being planned
Co-ordinating with relevant departments and service providers for organizing the event

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{2, 3}

It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling may be required
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system is not available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Preferable, diploma
Certified training for Meeting, Conference and Event Planner (programme aligned to THC/Q4401 job released by Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Familiar with different kinds of conferences that can be organized
Ability to organize any type of meeting and conference
Knowledge of requirements and planning process for outdoor event set-ups, catering, etc.
Skilled in organizing entertainment, film and fashion shows, etc.
Knowledge of customer billing procedures

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Creative
Attention to details
Good organizational skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Colleges and institutes offering diplomas across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://singhaniauniversity.co.in/downloads/Syllabus%20of%20Diploma%20and%20PG%20Diploma%20in%20Event%20Management.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ^{1, 4}

Event Manager

↑

Team Leader

↑

Meeting, Conference and Event Planner

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For candidates with experience - Rs 16,000 to Rs 33,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Generally, 2 years of experience required as Travel Consultant

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Event management organizations
Hotels
Banquets halls

KEYWORDS

Meeting, Conference and Event Planner
Conference Co-Ordinator
Event Co-Ordinator

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	1439.0101	Meeting, Conference and Event Planner
ISCO 2008	1439	Services managers not elsewhere classified
NIC 2008	82300	Organization of conventions and trade shows
QP Reference	THC/Q4401	Meeting, Conference and Event Planner
NSQF	Level 5	Not available

REFERENCES

1	http://www.nsdcindia.org/
2	http://socialjustice.gov.in/
3	http://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Event-Coordinator-exp-in-Exhibitions--Fleming-India-Management-Services-Pvt-Ltd--Pune-2-to-6-years-200516003255?src=seo_srp&sid=14697865776649&xp=5&qp=event%20coordinator&srcPage=s
4	http://www.nsdcindia.org/

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