event coordination
Organizing group gatherings
Event coordination is the work of organizing and managing the various elements of an event—venue, catering, scheduling, staffing, logistics.
The term covers everything from weddings to corporate conferences: She handles event coordination for the museum's annual gala.
Event coordinators ensure that all moving parts come together smoothly.
- team collaborationJoint effort among colleagues
- venue selectionChoosing an event location
- schedulingAssigning times to events
- equipment rentalLoaning tools for fee
- emergency protocolsPredetermined crisis response procedures
budgeting · security measures · attendance tracking · behind the scenes · lighting design · risk assessment · resource planning · catering · guest list · public relations · insurance coverage · promotional materials · organizing campaigns · conflict resolution · seating · community engagement · goal-setting · guests
- event planningagenda, timeline, RSVP, checklist, guest list
- program planningprogram guides
- recreation managementrecreation centers, community programs, public recreation, park services, youth programs
- arts administrationarts funding, artistic direction, box office, company management, development
- venue featuresstage, seating, tables, chairs, lighting
- theater administrationstage manager, general manager, managing director, artistic director, production manager
event coordinationchaos
Complete disorder and confusion
disorganization · pandemonium · bedlam · mayhem · disorder
event coordinationmismanagement
Incompetent handling of responsibilities