Event Managers for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills10%Education level
Bachelor's degree60%High school diploma or GED22%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years10%Current company
Columbia Metropolitan Convention CenterEpitome of Elegance1208 Washington PlaceTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years20%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Event Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $55,039 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,142 – $97,272 yearly
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EVENT MANAGER
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitMAST PermitDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSales and Marketing Manager
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft Office SpecialistServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Presentation SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareEvent Planner
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseCaregiver CertificationCNAMicrosoft Office SpecialistOLCC Service PermitInsurance Producer License+19 moreSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipAssistant Manager/Leasing Consultant
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicCertified Payroll ProfessionalConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFundamental Payroll CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipPublic SpeakingAnalysis SkillsPrivate Event Planner
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsAssistant General Manager/General Manager
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPrivate EquityTime ManagementSupervising Experience
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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: 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 CPR.
What are some job titles related to event managers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event managers include: assistant event planner & social media coordinator, event planner and dual brand front office 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, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event manager?
Most event managers have 13 years of professional experience.
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