The secret to a successful event is ensuring you’ve covered all the details. When you apply for a job, your event coordinator cover letter needs to include all the right details to get you an interview.

To be considered for top event coordinator jobs, your cover letter must demonstrate your skills, experience, and expertise in multi-tasking and covering all the details. For tips on communicating why you’re the best person for the job, take a look at this sample cover letter for an event coordinator.

You’ll notice that our sample cover letter is simple and specific. Hiring managers don’t have much time for long stories or fluff. Get to the point early to convey that you have the background the employer has asked for. Make sure your cover letter is also easy to read, using bullet points to list the types of events you’ve coordinated or for backing up your specific achievements with numbers. In the sample, “exceeding revenue goals by up to 375%” and “attracting capacity crowds of 5,000+ at events” does just that.

Event Coordinator Cover Letter

Alexander Marshall

Chicago, IL | (555) 555-5555 | alexander@email.com | www.portfolio.amarshall.com

Month XX, 20XX

Ms. Stephanie Rice
HR Manager
Company One
55 Chester Ave.
Chicago, IL 55555


Re: Event Coordinator Job Posting

Dear Ms. Rice:

I have 15 years of event management experience that matches the qualifications outlined in your event coordinator job posting. I am very interested in the opportunity.

I currently am an event coordinator at Company Two, one of Chicago’s leading event management firms. In this multifaceted position, I work closely with clients to manage fundraisers, grand openings, corporate meetings, tradeshows, product launches, galas, festivals, sales rallies, “meet-and-greet” gatherings for prospective new accounts, and a host of other special events.

My unwavering focus coordinating memorable and “buzz-generating” events has resulted in:

  • Exceeding revenue goals by up to 375%
  • Producing record-setting gains in donors/major gifts¾up to $4.2M raised per event
  • Rapidly increasing store traffic and customer base
  • Attracting capacity crowds of 5,000+ at events
  • Strengthening brand identity and customer loyalty

The enclosed résumé provides more details of events I have coordinated for sectors, including:

  • Hospitality Groups
  • Restaurant Chains
  • Consumer Packaged Goods
  • Nonprofits
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Software and Technology
  • Higher Education
  • Supermarket Chains
  • Healthcare
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Insurance
  • Car Dealerships

I appreciate your time and consideration and look forward to speaking with you further about the event coordinator position. Please call me at (555) 555-5555 or email alexander@email.com to set up a meeting.

Sincerely,

Alexander Marshall

 

Monster has more tips to help you write your cover letter, along with resume writing tips for event coordinators.

Here’s a detail about event coordinating that is full of good news—the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects jobs in the event planning industry will grow by 7% over the next 10 years.

Monster’s research shows the median income for an event coordinator is $25.97 an hour. It’s easy to see what an event coordinator’s average pay is in your area by using Monster’s Salary Tool.

Some areas of the U.S. have a higher demand for event coordinators. The top five event coordinator job locations are:

You can also take a look at all event coordinator jobs on Monster to see what’s available across the country.

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