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How much do conference event planner jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for conference event planner in Washington, DC is $34.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.32 and $38.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a conference event planner do?

A Conference Event Planner is responsible for organizing and coordinating all aspects of conferences and large meetings. This includes selecting venues, arranging accommodations, managing budgets, coordinating schedules, and overseeing logistics such as catering, transportation, and audio-visual needs. They work closely with clients to understand event objectives and ensure the conference runs smoothly from start to finish. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a conference event planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Conference Event Planner, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in event logistics, typically supported by a degree in hospitality or event management. Proficiency with event management software, budgeting tools, and registration platforms is often required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability help you manage stakeholders and handle unexpected challenges. These skills ensure successful, seamless events that meet client goals and provide positive experiences for attendees.

What are some common challenges faced by conference event planners during event execution, and how can they be managed?

Conference Event Planners often encounter challenges such as last-minute schedule changes, technical difficulties, and vendor delays on event days. Successfully managing these requires strong problem-solving skills, flexibility, and clear communication with all stakeholders. Planners frequently prepare contingency plans and maintain close coordination with venue staff, speakers, and vendors to address issues swiftly. Building a strong, responsive team and using event management software can also help streamline communication and mitigate potential disruptions.

What is the difference between Conference Event Planner vs Meeting Coordinator?

AspectConference Event PlannerMeeting Coordinator
CredentialsEvent planning certifications, hospitality or tourism degreesEvent planning or hospitality certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentLarge-scale conferences, conventions, industry eventsBusiness meetings, smaller corporate or organizational events
Employer & IndustryEvent planning companies, hotels, conference centersCorporations, associations, non-profits
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on large events, logistics, and attendee managementFocus on coordinating meetings, agendas, and logistics

While both roles involve event coordination, Conference Event Planners focus on large-scale conferences and industry events, managing extensive logistics and attendee experiences. Meeting Coordinators typically handle smaller, corporate meetings, emphasizing scheduling and meeting-specific arrangements. The roles share similar credentials and work environments but differ mainly in event size and scope.

How to become a conference event planner?

To become a conference event planner, individuals typically need a bachelor's degree in hospitality, event management, or a related field. Gaining experience through internships or entry-level positions, developing strong organizational and communication skills, and becoming familiar with event planning software are also important steps in pursuing this career.

Is there a demand for conference event planners?

The demand for conference event planners remains steady as organizations continue to host meetings, conferences, and corporate events. Growth in the industry is driven by the need for specialized skills in logistics, vendor management, and event technology, with opportunities often increasing in sectors like corporate, nonprofit, and association events.

What kind of conference event planners make the most money?

Senior-level conference event planners with extensive experience, specialized skills, and certifications tend to earn the highest salaries. Planners working for large corporations, high-profile events, or in major metropolitan areas generally have higher earning potential due to the scale and complexity of their events.
Infographic showing various Conference Event Planner job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,544 per year, or $34.9 per hour.

Conference/Event Planner - Transition and Economic Development (HR | Exempt) [007G007Y1]

ProSidian Consulting

Washington, DC โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices.ย  ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management.ย  We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.ย 
Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.ย  Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value.ย 
ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.ย  Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Conference/Event Planner - Transition and Economic Development headquartered near Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland Area to support an engagement for Government - Federal (USA) Sector Clients.

This HR | Exempt position currently best aligns with the Conference/Event Planner Labor Category and ideal candidates exhibit the ability to visualize, analyze, and convert data and experiences to meet performance challenges while confidently engaging in productive "Jugaad" and dialogue targeting mission success.ย  ProSidian Team Members work to provide a broad range of general management and business support services, including program and project management; governance and strategic integration; policy analysis; curriculum and training; and data analytics and evaluation for Veterans Benefits Administration, Transition, and Economic Development requirements.ย  Work in this environment helps promote, advance, and instill a culture of civilian readiness for service members, Veterans, and their families by providing early access to VA benefits and resources as well as access to a network of partner organizations working together to accelerate their economic empowerment and well-being.

Conference/Event Planner - Transition and Economic Development Candidates shall work to support requirements for Technical General Support Services (GSSC) related to Environmental Consulting Services (NAICS: 541690), Scientific and Technical Consulting Services - Energy (NAICS: 541690), and Professional Scientific Technical Consulting Services (NAICS: 591690) and Prepares reports and other program documentation, prepares graphics presentations, plans and coordinates meetings/conferences, performs data entry, filing, and reproduction. Applies familiarity with specialized and technical terminology to proofread and edit documents

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Qualifications

The Conference/Event Planner - Transition and Economic Development shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position.ย  Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct.ย  The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

Minimum Education for The position as a Conference/Event Planner: HS Diploma for Conference/Event Planner: HS Diploma | Positions as Conference/Event Planner in this environment require 3 years Minimum Experience providing services and working in structured environs as a Administrative Assistantย  specifically related to Transition and Economic Development and Strategic Support for Specialized areas such of Govt. Policy and operational programmatic efforts related to the transition of Service members from military service to civilian life. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Transition and Economic Development (TED) supports VA's mission by helping you and your family navigate VA benefits and services, use partner resources, and get the support you need. We are here to help you achieve and sustain your career goals, find economic success, and maintain your physical and mental well-being throughout your military life cycle.ย  The client organization consistently evaluates pending and enacted legislative, policy, and leadership-directed program requirements against the existing organizational structure to consider any changes necessary to maintain an adaptable, efficient, and accountable organization structure.ย  Therefore professional background and experience in this environment is important.ย 

TRAVEL:ย  Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements.ย  Travel is coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.

LOCATION:ย  Work shall be conducted at or in proximity to Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland Area

  • U.S.ย  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
  • All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office.
  • Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply
  • May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement
  • Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance.

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Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
  • Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
  • Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
  • Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
  • Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
  • Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
  • Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
  • Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools -ย  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
  • Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
  • Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
  • Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

  • Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
  • Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
  • Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
  • Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
  • Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
  • Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
  • Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
  • ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
  • Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
  • Flexible Spending Account: FSAsย  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
  • Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the "I Hire Military" Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL"ย  - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

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About ProSidian Consulting

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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