Event Planning Careers

Alabama Event Planners

Event planning is an exciting and growing industry, as well as a unique career opportunity for anyone with a passion for the planning and organizing of events.

The Corporate Event Channel is a valuable information resource, not only for clients searching to hire an event, party, meeting or wedding planner but also for planners of events to present their event management companies and capabilities to the public.

It is also a great resource for companies that are searching for event planning solutions as well as for students that are considering a career in the event planning industry.

This site contains informative details about the seamless planning of events, event locations, arranged by states and cities as well as descriptions of different types of events and their crucial planning requirements.

You will also find an event planner database so you can find event planning companies in your local area that are available to assist you when planning an event of any kind.

The career section aims to inform potential students about their opportunities in the event planning business and how to apply successfully for an internship, a full-time job or even start your own business.

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Jobs available within the event planning field
So what types of opportunities are available for the prospective event planner? There are many. The following should help you consider the options and decide what area you are most interested in:

Event Planning Jobs - Event Planning Companies
These companies can be privately held or can be corporations who specialize in creating events for other companies or organizations. They have their own employees or contract workers to help create these events and generally work with multiple clients. Some event planning companies specialize in specific industries, such as airlines, high tech or retail. Others work within all industries.

Corporate Positions
Most businesses require some type of event planning throughout the year. Larger corporations, however, generally need a event planner on staff. These event planners handle all aspects of corporate event planning. These include planning meetings and conventions, selecting the location and venue, determining

what equipment is required, scheduling speakers for the event, arranging all signing, printed material and press releases. Sometimes they even handle publicity for the corporation. Some examples of corporate events are: trade shows, golf outings, seminars and conferences, holiday parties and appreciation banquets.

Government Positions
You can find event planners throughout government. They are employed by cities, counties, states and even the federal government. State colleges and universities also require event planners.

Non Profits and Associations
Positions are available within charitable organizations, industry associations, convention and visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, churches and religious affiliations to name a few.

Vendors or Suppliers
These are groups who sell services, goods and products to the event planners. There are many opportunities for a skilled event planner. These opportunities exist within florists, convention and visitor bureaus, hotels, caterers, restaurants, museums, theatres, stadiums, various venues, production companies and more.

Job Search
According to the Department of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for an event planning career shows above average growth through the year 2014. If you wish to do a job search online to determine what positions are currently available, we suggest using the following keywords in your searches:

* Special events manager
* Marketing event specialist
* Director of events
* Catering manager
* Meeting manager
* Event coordinator
* Meeting director
* Event promotion
* Conference manager
* Convention planner

Creativity, the ability to multi-task, and work efficiently under pressure are all requirements of a successful event planner. As an event planner, you will have a career that is not only rewarding; it is also fun to do.

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National Event Planners
The following companies typically work on larger events on a nationwide basis

Corporate Teamworks - Serves Nationwide
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We are your best choice! TEAM BUILDING Challenging games, rides, and competitions for team building efforts including games, challenges, rewards, prizes, food, and fun! COMPANY PICNICS Outdoor large venue picnics with complete corporate catering services. Choose barbecues, buffets, cook on site, burgers and hot dogs. CATERING AND EVENTS Detailed menus, scheduled events, and complete audio/video and live entertainment production. CORPORATE EVENTS Annual Company Picnics, Trade Shows, Christmas Parties, Casino Parties, and more. THEMED EVENTS for sales teams including challenges like Survivor, Sports themes, Carnival themes, Luaus, for fun, prizes, rewards. PROMOTIONAL EVENTS Grand Openings, party stores, company conventions, tradeshows. Corporate Teamworks has a corporate history impeccable for timeliness, challenging productions, planning, and follow through. Over 40 years of events production experience. No event is too large or too complex. Your event will be results oriented and memorable. EXTRAS Corporate travel, destination management, sales awards, mementos. TURN-KEY SERVICES Covering all areas for a successful event. Our job is complete by leaving you memories of a pleasant, rewarding, challenging, delicious, and fun event year after year.
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Everything Events & Entertainment - Serves Nationwide
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EE&E (Everything Events & Entertainment), a full-service event and entertainment company, produces & manages events and a wide-range of interactive experiences for corporations around the world. Our events feature flawless execution by seasoned event producers that deliver top-notch, once-in-a-lifetime events, productions and interactive experiences. More traditional, but high-end experiences include: Hi-tech scavenger hunts, game shows, casino nights and murder mysteries. And, with EE&E's action sports & stunt division, we offer a complete array of action/adventure activities from skydiving, bi-plane flying and NASCAR racing to stunt driving and complete extreme sports shows. We also provide all types of talent including acrobats, circus acts and more! Let us help plan a event for you that your guests will never forget!
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Audience Pleasers - Serves Nationwide
Click Here For Company Profile Audience Pleasers, a division of Special Event Associates, Inc., is one of the oldest and most respected full-service event planning companies in the US. Our company, established in 1970, has a staff of multi-talented entertainment professionals serving clients demanding high levels of service, expert advice/knowledge, and customized business and personal solutions. Our focus is to make your event memorable and special, and at the same time, to relieve you of the stress normally associated with planning an event so that you can really enjoy it.
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