Event Managers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Event Coordination6%Communication Skills6%Education level
Bachelor's degree73%Master's degree20%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
95 Percent GroupAmazon
American Dental Association (ADA)Time at current job
2-5 years56%1-2 years44%
Browse Indeed's database of 30,469 profiles for Event Managers in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 11, 2026
Event Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $69,762 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,105 – $101,169 yearly
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Regional Events and Amenities Senior Manager.
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseMotorcycle LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSenior Event Sales Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent PlanningEvents ManagementMicros POSEvent Production Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFilmingEvent Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
SHRM Certified ProfessionalDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeProfessional in Human ResourcesFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceCreative Project Manager
Chicago, Illinois
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Google Analytics CertificationGoogle Adwords CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAdobe PremiereConference Senior Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois
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Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsStrategic PlanningTime ManagementLeadershipSpanishEnglish
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What's the average time to fill an event manager role?
The average time to fill an event manager role is 59 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do event managers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an event manager include: leadership, event coordination and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for event managers?
Common licenses or certifications for event managers include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to event managers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event managers include: event production manager, senior event sales manager and regional events and amenities senior manager.
What level of education is common for an event manager?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an event manager in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event manager?
Most event managers have 18 years of professional experience.
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