Event Managers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree64%Associate's degree16%High school diploma or GED11%Years of experience
3-5 years10%6-10 years30%More than 10 years60%Current company
360 Live Media, a Smithbucklin Company95 Percent GroupAdler UniversityTime at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years14%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: Aug 23, 2026
Event Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $69,370 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,667 – $100,955 yearly
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Event Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
SHRM Certified ProfessionalDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeProfessional in Human ResourcesFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceAssistant 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 SkillsServer and Bartender
Berwyn, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Upscale Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceServingFood Service ExperienceSr. Sous Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsDesktop SupportDesktop (Troubleshooting Support)Customer ServiceEvent Manager/Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementBarista ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication Skills
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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 54 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, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an event manager?
Common licenses or certifications for event managers include: Driver's License, Servsafe and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to event managers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event managers include: event planner, event coordinator, manager and event production support.
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 27 years of professional experience.
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