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Senior Conference Planner (E2883)

New York, NY · On-site

... the event/conference * Provide guidance to conference Steering Committee on all aspects of ... Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) Upon Hire Pref Skills and Requirements * Superior project ...

Integrated Resources INC

EVENT PLANNER

Foster City, CA · On-site

Conference planning * Familiarity with planner/vendor relations, etc. Qualifications 3-5 years of related experience and a BS or BA degree in marketing or equivalent. Experience in event planning ...

The TMC Group

Event Planner

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$90K - $110K/yr

Support onsite execution and travel as needed What We're Looking For * 5+ years of experience in event planning, meetings, or conference management * Experience managing complex, multi-faceted events

Fast Enterprises

Conference Planner

Centennial, CO · On-site

$60K/yr

Travel, events, and conference support tasks will extend outside of a normal working schedule. Responsibilities As a Conference Planner, you will be involved in every aspect of planning and executing ...

Fast Enterprises

Conference Planner

Centennial, CO · On-site

Travel, events, and conference support tasks will extend outside of a normal working schedule. Responsibilities As a Conference Planner, you will be involved in every aspect of planning and executing ...

Fast Enterprises

Conference Planner

Centennial, CO · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Travel, events, and conference support tasks will extend outside of a normal working schedule. As a Conference Planner, you will be involved in every aspect of planning and executing conferences.

Fast Enterprises

Conference Planner

Centennial, CO · On-site

Travel, events, and conference support tasks will extend outside of a normal working schedule. Responsibilities As a Conference Planner, you will be involved in every aspect of planning and executing ...

AICPA

Conference & Event Operations Manager

Durham, NC · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Create conference event orders and event space layouts, including specialized areas and exhibits ... Reconcile final billing and prepare post-event analysis to support future planning and process ...

K2services

Senior Event Planner

Boston, MA · On-site

This role demands an expert in all aspects of events, meetings, and conference planning, including ... or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local ...

Opensity Solutions

Senior Event Planner

Boston, MA · On-site

This role demands an expert in all aspects of events, meetings, and conference planning, including ... or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local ...

Disability Allies

Event Planner

Hoboken, NJ · On-site

The Event Planner reports to the Director and is responsible for the planning and organization of ... military status in any of its activities of operations. These activities include, but are not ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for military conference event planner in the United States is $30.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.00 and $34.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Military Conference Event Planner vs Corporate Event Coordinator?

AspectMilitary Conference Event PlannerCorporate Event Coordinator
CredentialsEvent planning certifications, security clearancesEvent planning certifications, industry-specific knowledge
Work EnvironmentMilitary bases, government facilitiesCorporate offices, conference centers
Employer & IndustryMilitary, government agenciesPrivate corporations, businesses

The Military Conference Event Planner specializes in organizing military-related conferences, often requiring security clearances and familiarity with military protocols. In contrast, the Corporate Event Coordinator manages business events across various industries, focusing on corporate branding and client engagement. Both roles demand strong organizational skills and event planning certifications, but they differ mainly in work environment and industry focus.

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Infographic showing various Military Conference Event Planner job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,051 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Senior Conference Planner (E2883)

New York, NY • On-site

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Job description

Job Summary
The role serves as the subject matter expert on all aspects of conference/meeting planning and on the
IEEE and ComSoc policies and procedures pertaining to conferences.
The Senior Conference Planner works with the volunteer organizers and committee members on all
aspects of conference planning and management including site selection, contract negotiation and
submission, budget development and management, program planning, speaker relations, and
conference marketing.
This individual is accountable for ensuring that ComSoc's sponsored conferences are financially
sustainable, topically engaging, and logistically well managed.
This position reports to the Conferences Director and has no direct reports. The incumbent in this role
must be able to work under minimal guidance, be adaptable and flexible, and able to navigate complex
challenges and offers ideas or solutions to solving these issues. Understanding of academic conferences
is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage portfolio of conferences as identified by the Conferences Director
  • Develop and maintain a project management plan to include all tasks associated with the planning of a successful conference
  • Negotiate key contractual terms; manage room block; food and beverage needs, exhibit area, and registration process
  • Research and collect information on potential conference venues and present to Organizing Committee with recommendation
  • Serve as lead conference planner and main point of contact to volunteers, vendors and other ComSoc staff for entirety of conference
  • Support the Technical Program Committee on the management and production of the conference program from the abstract submission phase to the final program output.
  • Collaborate with the ComSoc Marketing and ICT teams on the development and maintenance of the conference website, and conference collaterals such as Call for Papers, sponsorship brochure, and signage
  • Ensure fulfillment of obligations of IEEE conference/finance staff while managing the overall costs of the event/conference
  • Provide guidance to conference Steering Committee on all aspects of conference management; assist with the strategy and navigate the future directions with the conference's steering committee
  • Maintain important conference statistics such as submission and registration data for trend analysis and future conference planning
  • Serve as staff support at select conferences as needed
  • Support Conferences Director on projects as needed
Education
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Bachelor of Arts degree Req
Work Experience
  • 4-7 years Conference/event planning management experience Req
  • Global experience Pref
Licenses and Certifications
  • Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) Upon Hire Pref
Skills and Requirements
  • Superior project management skills; must have the ability to handle the organization of multiple conferences simultaneously
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills
  • Strong budget management skills
  • Strong skills in Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite; Project management software (MS Project, SmartSheets) skills and conference-specific software (Cvent, EDAS, Whova) skills a plus
  • Must be able to effectively manage across volunteers and staff
  • Demonstrated performance in a fast paced, constantly changing environment
  • Ability to travel; both domestic and international - Requires 25-35% travel (primarily international)
Other Requirements:
As defined in IEEE Policies, individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT), J, H, L, or O status.
For information on work demands and conditions required for this position, please consult the reference document, ADA Requirements. This position is classified under Category II - Mobile Positions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Disclaimer: This job description is proprietary to IEEE. It outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

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