Event Coordinators for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills9%Communication Skills8%Leadership8%Education level
Bachelor's degree70%Master's degree11%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years6%6-10 years32%Current company
Waiveguide360 Live Media, a Smithbucklin CompanyAbbingtonTime at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years15%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Event Coordinator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $56,871 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,401 – $74,521 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 CoachingBambooMarketing, 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
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseEsthetician LicenseCosmetology LicenseSenior Professional in Human ResourcesFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceBusiness CoachingMarketing Consultant & Event Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGoogle Analytics CertificationDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Presentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceCanvaStudent Services & Event Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
LeadershipManagementHospitalitySr. Event Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationSocial Media PlatformsSkills
Strategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsProject CoordinationProposal Writing
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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 66 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, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.
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, marketing consultant & event coordinator and event production support.
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 19 years of professional experience.
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