event assistant
Event assistant implement and follow plans detailed by event managers and planners. They specialise in a part of the planning either the coordination of the catering, transportation, or the facilities.
Also called: special event assistant, events assistant, conference and event assistant, conference and event coordinator, event coordinator
- 16
- essential skills
- 22
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 3332
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- import export specialist in machine tools1 skill in common
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- spa attendant1 skill in common
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Essential skills
16- arrange special events
- confer with event staff
- coordinate catering
- maintain event records
- manage event structure installation
- meet deadlines
- monitor event activities
- negotiate contracts with event providers
- obtain event permits
- organise event participants' registration
- organise on-site amenities
- process commissioned instructions
- promote event
- review event bills
- select event providers
- solicit event publicity
Optional skills
22- contact event speakers
- contribute to the programmer's reflection process
- create event-specific menus
- forecast catering services
- identify customer requirements
- identify suppliers
- inspect event facilities
- liaise with advertising agencies
- liaise with event sponsors
- liaise with guest facilities providers
- liaise with local authorities
- liaise with managers
- liaise with transportation companies
- make logistical arrangements
- manage budgets
- negotiate buying conditions
- organise facilities for office personnel
- organise travel arrangements for staff
- process booking
- project management
- quote prices
- visit suppliers
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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