| Detail | For this role |
|---|---|
| Department | Hospitality |
| Level | Entry level |
| Reports to | Event Manager |
| Direct reports | None |
| Experience | Fresher or up to 3 years |
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Job title: Event Coordinator
Department: Hospitality
Reports to: Event Manager
Location: [City], [office, branch or site]
About the role
An Event Coordinator handles the on ground coordination that makes an event happen. They chase vendors, manage setup, check details against the plan and keep things moving on event day. The role reports to the Event Manager. A good Event Coordinator is everywhere at once on site, keeps vendors and crew on schedule, catches missing details before anyone notices and lets the event manager focus on the client while the ground work runs smoothly.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate vendors, crew and deliveries against the event plan and timeline.
- Manage setup, layout and readiness of the venue before the event.
- Check every detail on site against the run sheet before guests arrive.
- Track deliveries, materials and equipment arriving at the venue on time.
- Support the event manager on the day and handle small issues.
- Coordinate transport, passes and logistics for crew and materials.
- Manage teardown and return of equipment after the event.
- Keep vendor and crew contact lists and confirm attendance.
- Help prepare event materials, signage and guest items before the day.
- Note issues during the event for the post event review.
Requirements
- Degree or diploma in event management
- Event coordination exposure
- Good coordination skills
- Fresher or up to 3 years
KRAs and KPIs for a Event Coordinator
Key result areas for the appraisal form, each with a KPI you can measure every month or quarter.
| Key result area | How to measure it |
|---|---|
| Setup readiness | Venue set to the plan and time before every event |
| Vendor coordination | Vendors and crew on site and ready to the schedule |
| Detail checks | Run sheet details checked with no major miss on the day |
| Logistics | Deliveries and equipment tracked and in place on time |
| Teardown | Teardown and equipment return completed without loss |
Skills and tools
Tools used day to day: MS Excel, Event checklists, Communication tools, Vendor lists, Run sheet.
Reporting line and career path
Next roles: Event Executive, Event Planner, Event Manager
Interview questions for a Event Coordinator
- How do you keep vendors on schedule during setup?
- How do you check a venue is ready before guests arrive?
- How do you handle a delivery that is running late?
- How do you manage teardown so nothing is lost?
- How do you support the event manager on a busy event day?
- How do you keep track of many tasks at once?
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What does an Event Coordinator do?
An Event Coordinator handles the on ground coordination that makes an event happen. They chase vendors and crew, manage setup, check details against the run sheet and keep things moving on event day. They manage logistics and teardown, supporting the event manager and reporting to them.
What is the difference between an Event Coordinator and an Event Planner?
An Event Planner builds the plan, timeline and budget before the event. An Event Coordinator executes the ground work: vendors, setup, logistics and checks on the day. The planner prepares the event; the coordinator makes sure it actually happens as planned on site.
What qualifications does an Event Coordinator need?
Most Event Coordinator roles ask for a degree or diploma in event management with some event exposure. Freshers are welcome. Strong coordination, multitasking, stamina for long event days and the ability to chase vendors and catch details matter most at this level.