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LIMRA AND LOMA

Senior Event Planner

Windsor, CT · On-site

Event planning responsibilities include providing outstanding customer service and organizing ... Hotel/venue site visits when needed to evaluate the property and meeting space * Direct contact for ...

BCD

Senior Event Planner

Beaverton, OR

... and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee ... Senior Event Planner is between $70,000 - $100,000. The actual pay depends on your skills ...

BCD Travel

Senior Event Planner

Beaverton, OR

... and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee ... Senior Event Planner is between $70,000 - $100,000. The actual pay depends on your skills ...

Destination Sitters

Hotel & Event Babysitter

Goleta, CA · On-site

$20 - $23.50/hr

Destination Sitters, LLC is a national hotel and event babysitting company that is trusted and used by the finest hotels, convention centers, and wedding/event planners around the country. We also ...

BCD Travel

Senior Event Planner

Beaverton, OR · On-site

... and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee ... Senior Event Planner is between $70,000 - $100,000. The actual pay depends on your skills ...

Bridge Point

Task Force Hotel Event Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

The Convention Services Manager oversees all aspects of group events hosted at the hotel, from initial planning through post-event follow-up. This role serves as the primary liaison between clients ...

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How much do hotel event planner jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for hotel event planner in the United States is $30.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $35.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Hotel Event Planner do?

A Hotel Event Planner is responsible for organizing and coordinating events held at a hotel, such as weddings, conferences, meetings, and banquets. Their duties include working with clients to understand their needs, creating event proposals, managing logistics, and ensuring all details are executed smoothly. They also coordinate with hotel staff, vendors, and service providers to deliver a successful event. Hotel Event Planners often handle budgeting, timelines, and troubleshooting on the day of the event to ensure client satisfaction.

What are some common challenges Hotel Event Planners face when coordinating large-scale events, and how can they be overcome?

Hotel Event Planners often encounter challenges such as last-minute changes from clients, coordinating multiple vendors, and managing tight timelines, especially for large-scale events. To overcome these, strong organizational skills and proactive communication are essential. Building solid relationships with hotel staff, vendors, and clients helps ensure everyone is aligned and can quickly address any unforeseen issues. Utilizing event management software and checklists can also streamline logistics and reduce the risk of oversight.

What is the difference between Hotel Event Planner vs Catering Manager?

AspectHotel Event PlannerCatering Manager
CredentialsEvent planning certifications, hospitality experienceCatering or culinary certifications, hospitality background
Work EnvironmentHotels, resorts, conference centersHotels, banquet halls, catering companies
Industry UsageOrganizes events within hotel propertiesManages food service for events, often within hotels
Primary FocusEvent logistics, coordination, client needsFood quality, service, staff management

While both roles operate within the hospitality industry and require similar credentials, the Hotel Event Planner focuses on coordinating entire events at hotels, including logistics and client relations. The Catering Manager specializes in managing food services and catering operations, often within the same hotel setting. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right career path based on their skills and interests.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Hotel Event Planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hotel Event Planner, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in hospitality or event management—often supported by a related degree or certification. Familiarity with event management software, booking platforms, and budgeting tools is typically required. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities help you build client relationships and manage vendor coordination seamlessly. These skills ensure successful event execution, client satisfaction, and the ability to handle unexpected challenges in a dynamic hospitality environment.
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Meeting & Event Planner - NCAA Conference Center

Shorts Travel Management

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Description

Short's Travel Management, a leading provider of NCAA Athletic travel for collegiate athletics has a immediate opening for an experienced Meeting & Event Planner with its team at the NCAA Conference Center. We have a great team culture where we genuinely enjoy who we work with. So if you have event planning experience, this may be a great fit for you!


This position is onsite in Indianapolis, IN.


This role is responsible for managing all aspects of NCAA meetings and events, including contracting, planning, executing and reconciliation. This position will be responsible for working with clients and client groups to organize and coordinate logistics for internal meetings and events.


Essential Functions:

  • Demonstrates proficient meeting and event planning knowledge, skills and abilities specifically as it relates to the contracting, planning and execution of all designated meetings.
  • Successfully plans events including space allocation, room sets, catering and audio-visual needs at hotels. Some on-site event management required.
  • Learns and manages fully all areas of Short's Travel's proprietary systems including meeting requests, hotel inventory, rooming lists and registration.
  • Collaborates in overseeing NCAA Conference Center, plans internal meetings and works closely with vendors.
  • Utilizes exceptional customer service capabilities: above average listening, negotiating and communication skills, creative thinking and problem solving, detail oriented with excellent follow through.
  • Builds strong, productive relationships with NCAA staff, in house catering, audio visual and set up vendors, external hotel vendors, hotel sales managers, national sales offices, etc. to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Demonstrates the ability to be a good team player: cross-trained or available for cross utilization, dependable and reliable, is flexible with the ability to multi-task.
  • We are a team at Short's Travel Management and as such, you may be expected to assist in other departments or handle tasks outside of your typical position scope for the benefit of our clients or company.

Compensation & Available Benefits:

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid Time Off

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience AND
  • 5 years previous experience in event or meeting management, hotel event services
  • CMP designation a plus.
  • Strong experience in hotel negotiations required.
  • Flexibility to travel and/or work a flexible schedule (i.e. non-traditional hours) as needed.


Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Teams, Smartsheet, Delphi.fdc and Vivien
  • Proven aptitude for technology and/or software solutions and analytical skills required


Short's Travel Management (STM) is a family-owned, women-owned, private corporation. We are sports travel experts specializing in team travel, recruiting travel, group hotels, bus charters and air charters servicing hundreds of athletic departments each year. We move more student athletes than any other travel management company. STM's mission is to enhance the experience of getting there, being there, and coming home. When you win, we all win!


The STM team strives to drive innovation, provide excellent service, and display teamwork, passion and dedication throughout the lifetime of our relationships. STM works with clients to customize travel programs to create efficiencies and maximize the value of our products and services.

Short's Travel Management is an EOE employer.


This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.


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