Event Coordinators for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills10%Communication Skills9%Leadership8%Education level
Bachelor's degree63%Associate's degree16%High school diploma or GED12%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years6%6-10 years24%Current company
WaiveguideAdler UniversityBlue Plate CateringTime at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years18%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Aug 23, 2026
Event Coordinator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $56,928 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,504 – $74,494 yearly
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Assistant Manager & Event Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDCDLServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CGoogle Ads Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceBusiness CoachingBambooEvent Planner
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCertified Coding AssociateGuard CardFood Safety CertificationCertified Notary PublicPassenger Endorsement+13 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceVehicle SpottingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMarketing, Meeting, & Event Manager (Independent Contractor)
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsEvent Coordinator / Producer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsEvent Manager/Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementBarista ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsMarketing Consultant & Event Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGoogle Analytics CertificationDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Presentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceCanva
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What's the average time to fill an event coordinator role?
The average time to fill an event coordinator role is 65 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do event coordinators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an event coordinator include: organizational skills, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for an event coordinator?
Common licenses or certifications for event coordinators include: Driver's License, Servsafe and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to event coordinators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event coordinators include: event planner, event coordinator, manager and marketing consultant & event coordinator.
What level of education is common for an event coordinator?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an event coordinator in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event coordinator?
Most event coordinators have 27 years of professional experience.
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