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An Event Planner plans and facilitate logistics for all functions of an event. Their role is to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout all event phases, troubleshoot and handle any issues that arise on the event day, and oversee client expectations from conception through post-event. Their responsibilities are to maintain and build a comprehensive database of industry contacts, vendors and venues, conduct on-site preparations, production and function breakdowns, research resources, lead pre-event meetings when necessary to help staff make decisions about event design, coordinate with internal staff, clients, vendors and others to establish needs for events, and serve as a liaison...

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Avg Pay: $45K
Jobs: 634
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Avg Pay: $61K
Jobs: 3,149

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  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Psychology
    The number of occurrences matches with Event Planner in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,580Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Associate Degree in Associate of Arts
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    Avg. Duration:30 monthsAvg. Fees:$18,910Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Urban Studies
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$36,394Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Event Planner and Other Important Info

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7.6 years
$53K
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4.21 years
Entry
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3
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