Event Managers for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills11%Leadership10%Education level
Bachelor's degree43%High school diploma or GED37%Master's degree9%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%3-5 years10%6-10 years18%Current company
Holiday Inn Express and Suites
1208 Washington PlaceAmerican Heritage FinancialTime at current job
Less than 1 year19%1-2 years22%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Jul 16, 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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Sales 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 SoftwareLogistics Account Executive
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitMAST PermitDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsEnvironmental Services Lead
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Skills
Microsoft Outlook CalendarAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPrivate Event Planner
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsGeneral Manager
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafeMental Health First Aid (MHFA)Food Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOffice Manager
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseMedical LicenseCPRBLSSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPharmacy Technician ExperienceSupervising ExperiencePersonal Assistant 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 51 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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for an event manager?
Common licenses or certifications for event managers include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to event managers?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event managers include: general manager, office manager and environmental services lead.
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 18 years of professional experience.
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