Event Managers for hire in Columbia, MO
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Communication Skills11%Leadership9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree53%High school diploma or GED19%Associate's degree13%Years of experience
Less than a year2%3-5 years10%6-10 years22%Current company
The Broadway Columbia, a DoubleTree by HiltonAmerican Dining Creations
Catering St LouisTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years19%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Event Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $69,610 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,594 – $77,413 yearly
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Program/Project Support Coordinator - Project Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
SHRM Certified ProfessionalChild Development Associate CertificationDriver's LicenseEMT-BHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementMarketing Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CDLCertified Notary PublicReal Estate LicenseDriver's LicenseCDL aClass E+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsSupervising ExperienceGeneral Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceFinancial ConceptsCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementWriting Grant ProposalsMarketing & Event Sales Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingStrategic PlanningFront of House/Box Office Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Supervising ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareAdobe PhotoshopFront Desk Agent
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementCustomer Service
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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 56 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: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an event manager?
Common licenses or certifications for event managers include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to event managers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event managers include: operations manager, front desk agent and marketing 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 Columbia, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event manager?
Most event managers have 16 years of professional experience.
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