About Entry Level Event Planner Jobs

An event planner is responsible for coordinating events and parties without any issues. Event planning can be a difficult task to follow if you are not dedicated to handling all details that are associated with throwing an event. Entry-level event planners work on events such as conferences, weddings, concerts, and other social gatherings.

Internship          

The National Association of Event Planners has internship opportunities available for graduates or students. The Association places entry-level planners in positions with various event-planning gatherings. The intern will learn the steps that it takes to ensure a successful party or event; they work as an assistant to a seasoned event planner.

Training Assistant

A training assistant is a position in which a student is being educated on event planning, and training is involved with learning. This entry-level position requires basic tasks, such as sending out invitations and confirming guest. Although this is a beginner’s level of event planning, the training assistant is expected to be organized with great people skills; these are some of the tools that are necessary in the event-planning field, whether a beginner or advanced. A training assistant can also land you a position as a trainer if you learn your job well.

Travel Coordinator

A travel coordinator is an event planner that may work with a corporation where there are certain staff members that deal with events that are for customers that are planning a trip. Travel coordinators are expected to have knowledge of transportation, lodging, and local attractions for guest. A travel coordinator can be employed in a corporate setting or at a travel agency. The coordinator has more of a responsibility than a traditional event planner; a travel coordinator is in charge of making sure that visitors have an exciting and successful trip on their vacation.