Planning jobs are perfect for individuals who enjoy working in a high-energy environment, as the clients will always expect to be treated as if their event is of the highest priority. Additionally, because an Event Coordinator may be responsible for drafting contracts, composing invitations, and acting as liaison between the client and their guests, excellent written and verbal communication skills are an absolute must. In short, event planning jobs are best for a person who is truly well-rounded- good at working with people, but also good at working alone, without supervision; interested in the design aspects of an event, but also able to manage the technical details of selecting and scheduling appropriate vendors; able to promote and market an event directly to their target market, but also willing to work behind the scenes to ensure that the event runs smoothly from start to finish and exceeds the clients expectations.
In terms of education, it is generally expected that a candidate for the position of Event Coordinator or Planner have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in marketing, business, communications, or a related field. Major Coursework in English or Journalism is also often considered highly desirable by prospective employers as excellent communication is such a large part of being a successful Event Coordinator. A person who plans on someday obtaining planning jobs might initially consider entry level customer service positions in their target industry (e.g. Hospitality, corporate headquarters, travel and tourism, non-profit, etc) so as to establish a good track-record within that field, which thus enables them to obtain higher level positions in the future.
It is not unheard of for candidates to volunteer to work at events or charitable functions just to obtain experience and to showcase their work-ethic prior to applying for actual Event planning jobs. This allows prospective employers to see a candidate in action before any committed offer of employment is extended. These candidates are often in the strongest position for receiving a full-time job offer. Event Coordinator Planning careers are an excellent choice for outgoing, organized, detail oriented individuals with great written and verbal communication skills and who enjoy seeing a project through from beginning to end. With the right education and experience in the target industry, event planning jobs can be an enjoyable and rewarding career.
