{"id":11985,"date":"2017-07-17T07:00:05","date_gmt":"2017-07-17T12:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=11985"},"modified":"2017-07-17T07:00:05","modified_gmt":"2017-07-17T12:00:05","slug":"event-planners-vs-event-coordinators-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/event-planners-vs-event-coordinators-choose","title":{"rendered":"Event Planners VS. Event Coordinators \u2013 What Should You Choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Professional event planners work with the client to develop a customized event experience that meets their goals. As for event coordinators, the job description varies a bit. Whereas planners are focused on the event design, coordinators are responsible for running the show. Stay tuned to learn about the roles of event planners and coordinators, and find out which career you\u2019ll thrive in!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/event-planners-vs-event-coordinators-choose\/#Event_Planner_Job_Description\" >Event Planner Job Description<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/event-planners-vs-event-coordinators-choose\/#Event_Coordinator_Job_Description\" >Event Coordinator Job Description<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/event-planners-vs-event-coordinators-choose\/#Which_event_job_is_right_for_you\" >Which event job is right for you?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Event_Planner_Job_Description\"><\/span>Event Planner Job Description<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The job description of an event planner is all-encompassing: planners are responsible for the event design, decor, vendors, and overall client\/guest experience. Event planners ensure that everything goes according to plan. And if the occasion arises, that they&#8217;re ready to put out any fires with creative problem solving. When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/04\/4-bridal-clients-every-wedding-planner-will-meet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">working with clients<\/a>, certified event planners must develop a close relationship with them to learn what they want\u2014and more importantly, what they don\u2019t want!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17382\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-09-26T164755.353.jpg\" alt=\"tablesetting with numbers elegant event planning job\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-09-26T164755.353.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-09-26T164755.353-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As a professional event planner, your job is to build an event design that details attire, event decor, menu items, drink options, table settings, seating layout, and much more! When it comes to decor, there\u2019s no match for a trained <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/event-decor\/\">event decorator<\/a>. We highly suggest adding this specialization with your foundation event planner training. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/11\/use-event-decor-boost-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">earn a higher salary<\/a> when you&#8217;re the one-stop-shop for all your clients&#8217; needs!<\/p>\n<p>One of the key aspects that event planners must keep in mind is the guest experience. Your event can be decorated to the nines and look absolutely gorgeous&#8230;but if your guests have a bad time\u2026well, let\u2019s just say you won\u2019t be getting many referrals! So how does an event planner keep their guests happy? By focusing on the layout, scheduling, and activities of the event. In a nutshell, guests should be well-fed, entertained, and have everything they need nearby.<\/p>\n<p>Just as well, many event planners try their hand at planning milestone events. One of the biggest milestone events in a person&#8217;s life is his or her wedding. But wedding planning shouldn&#8217;t be taken lightly. This is one of the most important jobs in the event industry, simply because of the emotional weight of such an event. <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/09\/6-ways-not-start-career-wedding-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wedding planners<\/a> have to be spot-on when it comes to building the perfect wedding day for their clients. They can be responsible for a ceremony, reception, event decor, wedding attire, and entertainment. <em>Plus<\/em> the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2019\/08\/which-pre-wedding-parties-are-necessary-advice-becoming-a-wedding-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pre-wedding parties<\/a> leading up to the big day (stag and does, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>Needless to say, event planners have high expectations to live up to!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Event_Coordinator_Job_Description\"><\/span>Event Coordinator Job Description<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17386\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-09-26T165255.591.jpg\" alt=\"mini burger catering for an event coordinator\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-09-26T165255.591.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-09-26T165255.591-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in a career as an event coordinator, you\u2019ll likely be working in a more corporate setting. Although not all event coordinators are hired by companies, many work in-house to run events and fundraisers. Unlike a planner, event coordinators are less involved in the decor and design of an event. Instead, they are occupied with event scheduling and management.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s not to say coordinators can\u2019t be creative! As an event coordinator, clients rely on you to find and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/12\/how-to-find-the-perfect-vendors-for-your-event-career-in-event-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hire the perfect vendors for their event<\/a>. It&#8217;s your job to ensure the visual aspect of the event is appealing. You&#8217;ll direct and manage volunteers as well as schedule staff for set-up and take-down. During the event itself, you&#8217;ll still be dutifully overseeing event logistics. After all, coordinators are expected to host seamless events!<\/p>\n<p>Similar to a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/09\/become-corporate-event-planner-in-6-months-how\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">corporate event planner<\/a>, your events have to communicate a high level of professionalism\u2014that means no major hiccups! Could you imagine if your company&#8217;s most important clients weren\u2019t served the gourmet meal they were promised? Your mistakes could impact your company\u2019s reputation!<\/p>\n<p>So if you\u2019re looking for an event coordinator job, you\u2019ll need to show that you\u2019re a team player and have excellent time management skills!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_event_job_is_right_for_you\"><\/span>Which event job is right for you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on your personal preferences and career goals, you\u2019ll find that you\u2019re more suited to one role over the other.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17385\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-09-26T165134.940.jpg\" alt=\"tablescape for an event\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-09-26T165134.940.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-09-26T165134.940-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For example, if you\u2019re a creative individual who loves working with design and color, you\u2019re best suited to a career in event planning. You\u2019ll be able to meet tons of clients and form close relationships with new people. If you enjoy testing your creativity, you\u2019ll love creating unique event and wedding designs for every client you work with! Most planners <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/10\/work-from-home-event-planning-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">start their own event businesses<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n<p>But, if you like the idea of having a more stable work schedule, then becoming an event coordinator will fit your lifestyle. Although you\u2019ll still need to be flexible and work some odd hours (to oversee events, of course), your day-to-day will most likely be in an office setting. If you love organization and running a team, this is the job for you.<\/p>\n<p>Both event planners and event coordinators are similar in their job descriptions and only vary on a few main aspects. Each role will have you thinking on your feet and surveying your events. You need to be apt and ready to handle anything that comes your way\u2014whether it\u2019s an angry bride, a rude corporate client, or a fundraising fiasco!<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><b><i>Want the best of both worlds? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/event-and-wedding-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Check out what you\u2019ll learn on the path to becoming a certified event planner<\/a>!<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out how event planners and event coordinators differ in terms of their job duties, and discover which role is right for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":17383,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[354],"class_list":["post-11985","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Event Planners VS. 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