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Impact Association Management

Senior Meeting Planner

$58K - $72K/yr

Depending on the client, SMPs may work under the direction of a Meeting Director (MD). Typical meetings are 3-7 days in length, have 250-2,000+ attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, poster sessions ...

Thind Management

Hotel Meetings Director

Conroe, TX · On-site

Hotel Meetings Director Introduction Welcome to Thind Management, a family-owned management company ... Conduct banquet and catering facility tours and entertain clients to enhance the guest's meeting ...

American Academy of Ped

Meeting Planner

Itasca, IL · On-site

$63K - $66K/yr

Director, Meeting & Travel Services BASIC FUNCTIONS: Manage meeting services activities for assigned live and virtual American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) continuing medical education (CME) courses ...

Association Headquarters

Meeting Manager

Mount Laurel, NJ · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Direct Meeting Coordinator on: * Providing timely and accurate meeting status reports * Manage registrations for all meetings and events * Ensure the website is current and accurate for all meetings

Association Headquarters

Meeting Coordinator

Princeton, NJ · On-site

$21.75 - $28.50/hr

Logistics (direct bill applications, assistance with set up book production, compiling site proposal responses, post-meeting statistic data collection) * Duties as assigned (copies, scanning, filing ...

Wilmerhale

Meeting Coordinator

Boston, MA · On-site

$22.25 - $29.25/hr

Coordinates internal meetings and special events, working with event owners and contacts ... Director and Operations / Administrative group for local standards, budgeting and workflow.

Wilmerhale

Meeting Coordinator

Washington, DC

$23.25 - $30.50/hr

Coordinates internal meetings and special events, working with event owners and contacts ... Director and Operations / Administrative group for local standards, budgeting and workflow.

WilmerHale

Meeting Coordinator

Boston, MA · On-site

$67K - $84K/yr

... Director and Operations / Administrative group for local standards, budgeting and workflow ... Meeting coordination experience preferred. Education * B.A. degree preferred Why Join Us? * A ...

WilmerHale

Meeting Coordinator

Boston, MA

$67K - $84K/yr

... Director and Operations / Administrative group for local standards, budgeting and workflow ... Meeting coordination experience preferred. Education * B.A. degree preferred Why Join Us? * A ...

AO North America, Inc.

Be Seen First

Meeting Planner

King Of Prussia, PA · On-site

$62K - $65K/yr

Summary/objective Reporting directly to the Asst. Director, Meeting Planning. The Meeting Planner will lead all aspects of meeting logistics from initial planning through onsite execution and post ...

ISPOR

Associate, Meeting Planner

NJ · On-site

$55K/yr

Associate Director, Content Delivery & Design Employment Status: Full-Time, Exempt Job Grade: 04 ... The Associate, Meeting Content performs but is not limited to, the tasks as given below and ...

American Academy of Ped

Sr Meeting Planner

Itasca, IL · On-site

$52K - $72K/yr

Director, Meeting & Travel Services BASIC FUNCTION: Manage the meeting services activities and contract negotiations for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Leadership Conference, Advocacy ...

ISPOR

Associate, Meeting Planner

Lawrenceville, NJ · On-site

$55K/yr

Associate Director, Content Delivery & Design Employment Status: Full-Time, Exempt Job Grade: 04 ... The Associate, Meeting Content performs but is not limited to, the tasks as given below and ...

HSF Affiliates LLC

Manager, Meeting Planning

Irvine, CA · On-site

$120K - $125K/yr

Supervise and direct on-site staff, vendors, and partners to ensure flawless execution and ... Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation strongly preferred. Experience * Minimum of 8+ ...

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How much do meeting director jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for meeting director in the United States is $108,675.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $125,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Meeting Directors and how can they be managed effectively?

Meeting Directors often encounter challenges such as last-minute changes to event agendas, coordinating between multiple stakeholders, and ensuring seamless technical execution. Successfully managing these situations requires strong organizational skills, adaptability, and effective communication with vendors, speakers, and internal teams. Proactively building contingency plans and fostering close collaboration with audiovisual professionals and event coordinators can help Meeting Directors maintain smooth operations and deliver high-quality events.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Meeting Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Meeting Director, you need expertise in event planning, project management, budgeting, and a relevant degree or certification such as CMP (Certified Meeting Professional). Familiarity with event management software, registration platforms, and audiovisual systems is typically required. Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead and communicate effectively with diverse teams are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure seamless event execution, client satisfaction, and the ability to handle complex logistics under pressure.

What are Meeting Directors?

Meeting Directors are professionals responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing meetings, conferences, or events to ensure they run smoothly and achieve their objectives. They work closely with clients or stakeholders to understand the goals of the meeting and coordinate all logistical aspects, such as scheduling, venue selection, technical requirements, and on-site management. Meeting Directors often supervise a team and collaborate with vendors, ensuring that every detail aligns with the vision and expectations of the organizers. Their role is crucial in facilitating effective communication and engagement among participants, leading to successful outcomes.

What is the difference between Meeting Director vs Event Coordinator?

AspectMeeting DirectorEvent Coordinator
CredentialsOften requires experience in event planning, project management, or related fields; certifications like CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) are commonTypically needs experience in event planning; certifications like CSEP (Certified Special Events Professional) are beneficial
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in corporate, conference, or organizational settings overseeing meetings and large eventsWorks across various event types, including social, corporate, and community events
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by corporations, associations, and organizations to manage meetings and conferencesUsed by event planning companies, venues, and organizations for a wide range of events

While both roles involve event planning, a Meeting Director focuses on managing meetings and conferences within organizations, often requiring specific certifications and experience in corporate settings. An Event Coordinator has a broader scope, handling various event types across industries. The Meeting Director role is more specialized in large-scale meetings, whereas the Event Coordinator manages diverse events from social gatherings to corporate functions.

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Infographic showing various Meeting Director job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,675 per year, or $52.2 per hour.
Senior Meeting Planner

Senior Meeting Planner

Impact Association Management

Remote

$58K - $72K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

We are actively searching for a Senior Meeting Planner (SMP) to add to our team. If you have experience managing meetings, conferences, and webinars for associations or non-profits, are an amazing multi-tasker, thrive while working independently, learn new programs quickly, are ridiculously organized, and would list leading and implementing programs for increased attendance and revenue as some of your best skills, we want to hear from you!
We are excited to offer a flexible, remote-first work environment. Our employees work remotely across the country.
About Impact
Founded in 2006, we are an Association Management Company (AMC) that specializes in managing medium-sized associations led by volunteers. Our clients are associations in a wide variety of industries and range from local chapters to international organizations and professional societies. Learn more about us at ImpactAMC.com.
About this role
This is a unique opportunity to work with a number of association clients, providing full-scope event management services for small to mid-sized meetings and events.
The primary job of a SMP is to successfully execute all meetings included under the contracted scope of services for their clients. While an SMP's responsibilities can vary depending on a client's size and structure, they often act as a primary point of contact for the client and are responsible for fulfilling daily event-related needs and ensuring smooth functioning of their client teams. Depending on the client, SMPs may work under the direction of a Meeting Director (MD).
Typical meetings are 3-7 days in length, have 250-2,000+ attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, poster sessions, keynote and breakout sessions, and off-site receptions. This position will be full-service in nature, managing all aspects of the meeting process.
  • Event management:
    • Lead the full event lifecycle, including planning timelines, deadline tracking, and progress updates.
    • Manage all logistics and details for conferences, meetings, and events, including on-site execution and post-event activities (e.g., surveys, budget reconciliation).
    • Oversee continuing education programming, including CE tracking and submission, abstract submission, speaker, and moderator management.
    • Coordinate and support all event volunteers, including training.
    • Regularly update procedures and maintain accurate documentation for all work completed.
  • Marketing and communications:
    • Develop and execute marketing and communication plans to promote events and increase engagement.
    • Compile, format, and distribute content and documents for client events and communications.
    • Review and coordinate outgoing client mailings.
  • Technology:
    • Create, test, and manage event registration platforms.
    • Recommend, implement, and support technology tools used for meetings, communications, or content delivery.
    • Input and manage content across various platforms, including websites, databases, and learning systems.
  • Stakeholder and team management:
    • Support and guide meeting committees through regular communication, material preparation, and meeting facilitation.
    • Provide comprehensive speaker management, including communication, content collection, and on-site support.
    • Manage sponsor relationships, including outreach, materials, deliverables, and onsite needs.
    • Delegate and oversee work of assigned team members (e.g., Meeting Coordinators and Meeting Interns) when applicable.
    • Proactively keep their client teams up to date on work, priorities, and progress.
  • Strategic growth and execution:
    • Develop and implement strategies to increase attendance and revenue.
    • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to align event plans with client goals.

This job also requires travel as you will be expected to attend client events and professional development conferences throughout the year.
Pay range for this position: $58,000 - $72,000 annually
Requirements
Required experience:
  • Minimum of 5-8 years of full-scope, professional meeting management experience
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Preferred:
    • Experience working with/for professional and trade associations
    • International meeting planning experience
    • Experience with scientific conference management, including abstract submissions, review and organization, poster coordination, and support of scientific meeting programming.

Employees must be consistently available during Impact's core work hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm Central Time.
Benefits
Why work for Impact?
We offer a challenging and fun environment, an amazing team, and opportunities for advancement. We are a quickly growing company and value our employee's input, suggestions, and feedback. You will feel valued, motivated, challenged, and encouraged!
Benefits include:
A flexible work environment:
  • The opportunity to work remotely
  • Four hours of flex time each week
  • Optional half-day on Fridays once all hours are completed

Unique company holidays and time off:
  • Impact offices close for a full week of paid holiday time:
  • At the end of June for our annual "Summer Break"
  • Between Christmas Eve and New Years Day
  • All employees receive one day of paid PTO to use as a "floating holiday" each year

Continuous learning and growth:
  • Regular paid professional development opportunities
  • Opportunities for advancement and internal movement

Opportunities to connect with coworkers:
  • Monthly social events and regular team activities such as games, book clubs, informal chats, and more
  • Paid group volunteer opportunities with local organizations

Knowing you are valued member of the team:
  • Open and accessible communication with leadership
  • Encouraged company-wide recognition
  • An inclusive work environment

Additional benefits:
  • Paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid holidays, life insurance, short/long term disability, and wellness
  • Company-provided equipment and technology

See more about our benefits at ImpactAMC.com!
Impact embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, equity, anti-racism, and cultural competence among our leadership, staff, and members. We recognize that diverse teams make the strongest teams and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

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