Event Coordinator Jobs in Texas
Event Coordinator jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in corporate meetings and conferences, wedding and social events, conventions, and nonprofit fundraising across a market that ranges from entry-level assistants through senior directors. Houston, Dallas, and Austin drive the majority of openings, with large employers like AT&T, Dell Technologies, and the Marriott properties anchoring consistent demand. Corporate event production, association management, and venue-based coordination are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Meetings & Events Coordinator position works out of our Austin, TX location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management Division.
As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats.
This is a fully onsite role.
The Meetings & Events Coordinator will support corporate events and activities, including corporate meetings, conferences, and both internal and external trainings.
We are looking for a creative, resilient, and energetic professional with strong organizational skills to join the Cardiac Rhythm Management Meetings and Events team. In this role, you must be able to effectively balance the individual needs of clients and stakeholders with firm objectives. You will be responsible for many different aspects of an event from travel coordination to evaluating success afterwards. This role will require close work with the meetings and events team, other divisions within Abbott and outside vendors. It requires a collaborative and technologically savvy individual with a discerning eye for quality. He/she will ensure that all meetings and events meet diverse business needs and objectives, and are high quality, compliant and fiscally appropriate. This role covers US Domestic meetings and Events, and will require travel.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
- Support multiple, simultaneous complex events in a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinate and manage all event inventory and logistics including displays and signs, event presentations, sales and marketing collateral, etc.
- Take ownership and responsibility of our in-person events: be on-site to set up, align with the on-site team, tear down, clean site areas, problem-solve, and ensure high-quality customer experience.
- Coordinate internal processes & deliverables (ie procurement processes, documentation, transparency reporting).
- Secure and manage multiple vendors to plan the events in an effective manner.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Minimum of 2 years experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication capabilities required.
- Extremely organized with great attention to detail.
- Able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of applications.
- Proficient in office technology and software including MS Office Suite and Cvent, Monday.com.
- Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
- 30% Travel.
PREFERRED
- Experience in a Healthcare related company preferred.
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
INTRODUCTION
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Meetings & Events Coordinator position works out of our Austin, TX location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management Division.
As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats.
This is a fully onsite role.
The Meetings & Events Coordinator will support corporate events and activities, including corporate meetings, conferences, and both internal and external trainings.
We are looking for a creative, resilient, and energetic professional with strong organizational skills to join the Cardiac Rhythm Management Meetings and Events team. In this role, you must be able to effectively balance the individual needs of clients and stakeholders with firm objectives. You will be responsible for many different aspects of an event from travel coordination to evaluating success afterwards. This role will require close work with the meetings and events team, other divisions within Abbott and outside vendors. It requires a collaborative and technologically savvy individual with a discerning eye for quality. He/she will ensure that all meetings and events meet diverse business needs and objectives, and are high quality, compliant and fiscally appropriate. This role covers US Domestic meetings and Events, and will require travel.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
- Support multiple, simultaneous complex events in a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinate and manage all event inventory and logistics including displays and signs, event presentations, sales and marketing collateral, etc.
- Take ownership and responsibility of our in-person events: be on-site to set up, align with the on-site team, tear down, clean site areas, problem-solve, and ensure high-quality customer experience.
- Coordinate internal processes & deliverables (ie procurement processes, documentation, transparency reporting).
- Secure and manage multiple vendors to plan the events in an effective manner.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Minimum of 2 years experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication capabilities required.
- Extremely organized with great attention to detail.
- Able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of applications.
- Proficient in office technology and software including MS Office Suite and Cvent, Monday.com.
- Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
- 30% Travel.
PREFERRED
- Experience in a Healthcare related company preferred.
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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Event Coordinator Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- IDEA Public Schools3
- Auction2
- Life Time2
- Michaels2
- SCHREINER UNIVERSITY2
Top Industries Hiring
- Education9
- Retail3
- Technology & Software3
- Consumer Goods2
- Sports & Recreation2
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in event coordinator jobs across Texas.
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential preferred or required by most Texas employers
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality, communications, public relations, or a related field
- Two or more years of hands-on event planning or coordination experience
- Proficiency with event management software such as Cvent, Eventbrite, or Social Tables
- Strong vendor negotiation and contract management skills in Texas markets
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent events and deadlines under pressure
Event Coordinator Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a event coordinator in Texas?
Texas does not require a state-issued license to work as an event coordinator, so the path runs through education and credentials. Most Texas employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, communications, or marketing, combined with the Certified Meeting Professional designation offered through the Events Industry Council. Starting in a coordinator assistant or catering assistant role at a hotel, convention center, or corporate venue is the most direct way in.
How much do event coordinators make in Texas?
Event coordinators in Texas earn a median of about $57,470 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $34,990 for the lowest 10% to over $95,450 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire event coordinators in Texas?
Employers hiring event coordinators in Texas right now include IDEA Public Schools, Auction, and Life Time, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's deep concentration of corporate headquarters, convention centers, and hospitality groups keeps demand steady across both full-time staff roles and contract positions year-round.
Which Texas cities have the most event coordinator jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Houston have the most event coordinator openings in Texas. Houston and Dallas generate the bulk of corporate and association event demand given their dense concentrations of Fortune 500 headquarters and large convention facilities, while Austin's fast-growing tech sector and live-events scene drive strong and consistent hiring for coordinators across both corporate and entertainment verticals.
Are there remote event coordinator jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. About 4% of event coordinator openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how heavily the role depends on on-site venue management, vendor walkthroughs, and day-of execution. The parts of the role most likely to be handled remotely are budget tracking, vendor communications, and early-stage planning coordination.
How can I get hired as a event coordinator in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a hospitality or catering assistant role at one of Texas's major hotel brands or convention centers, where coordinators are trained from the ground up. Large Dallas and Houston convention properties, university event services departments, and nonprofit organizations regularly bring on event assistants with no prior experience. Earning a Certificate in Meeting Management through a Texas community college or pursuing student membership in Meeting Professionals International's Texas chapters builds a competitive edge early.
Where can I find and apply to event coordinator jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to event coordinator jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Texas employers. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to each position from the listing.
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