Responsibilities

• Event stewards work with team members, event partners and vendors to prepare for a special event. At the time of the event, an event steward serves as a liaison between the client and other guests, ensuring that the event's timeline progresses smoothly. She handles any issues throughout the event in an expedient, positive manner.
  
  

Qualifications

• Event stewards must have strong communication and customer service skills. Event stewards must also be flexible, as special occasions often require unusual work hours and long shifts. Attention to detail and strong organization skills are also essential for success at this position. Strong employment candidates also have experience in food service, hospitality, event planning or fundraising.
  
  

Education

• According to EducationPortal.com, most companies who are looking to hire an event manager require a bachelor's degree in marketing or business administration.
  
  

Job Outlook

• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for event planners will grow faster than the average of all occupations--approximately 16 percent from 2008 to 2018.
  
  

Compensation

• The BLS reports that as of May 2008, the median average salary for event stewards is between $41,000 and $49,000; specifics depend upon the employee's specialty within the industry.