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Event Co-ordinator
Event Coordinators work together with Event Managers to plan and co-ordinate functions, banquets, conferences and other major events.
Event Co-ordinators are responsible for liaising with clients, determing the client's need, doing quotations and discussing menus with the caterer or head chef, hiring casual staff to work on theday of the event, arranaging and hiringequipment and finding a suitable venue for the event.
It is possible that more than one event will coincide or one event in the morning and one in the evening. It is important that each event is treated as the most important event of the day.
Having strong communication and liaising skills is most important as an Event Co-ordinator will work with people both staff and clients all day.
For additional information you can have a look at some of the industry websites.
www.event-solutions.com
www.exsa.co.za
www.specialevents.com
www.fedhasa.co.za
www.miceclub.co.za
www.mpiweb.org
Useful Information
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Career Snapshot Event Co-ordinator |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
Work Outdoors |
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Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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