# Competences — event assistant

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/84931290-ad27-45ad-b611-9556c5facbdb).

## Essential

- **arrange special events** (skill/competence)
- **confer with event staff** (skill/competence)
- **coordinate catering** (skill/competence)
- **maintain event records** (skill/competence)
- **manage event structure installation** (skill/competence)
- **meet deadlines** (skill/competence)
- **monitor event activities** (skill/competence)
- **negotiate contracts with event providers** (skill/competence)
- **obtain event permits** (skill/competence)
- **organise event participants' registration** (skill/competence)
- **organise on-site amenities** (skill/competence)
- **process commissioned instructions** (skill/competence)
- **promote event** (skill/competence)
- **review event bills** (skill/competence)
- **select event providers** (skill/competence)
- **solicit event publicity** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- contact event speakers (skill/competence)
- contribute to the programmer's reflection process (skill/competence)
- create event-specific menus (skill/competence)
- forecast catering services (skill/competence)
- identify customer requirements (skill/competence)
- identify suppliers (skill/competence)
- inspect event facilities (skill/competence)
- liaise with advertising agencies (skill/competence)
- liaise with event sponsors (skill/competence)
- liaise with guest facilities providers (skill/competence)
- liaise with local authorities (skill/competence)
- liaise with managers (skill/competence)
- liaise with transportation companies (skill/competence)
- make logistical arrangements (skill/competence)
- manage budgets (skill/competence)
- negotiate buying conditions (skill/competence)
- organise facilities for office personnel (skill/competence)
- organise travel arrangements for staff (skill/competence)
- process booking (skill/competence)
- project management (knowledge)
- quote prices (skill/competence)
- visit suppliers (skill/competence)
