Event Managers for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills9%Education level
Bachelor's degree50%Master's degree24%High school diploma or GED13%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years30%Current company
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Time at current job
1-2 years30%2-5 years30%More than 5 years30%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,108 profiles for Event Managers in Columbia, SC
Last updated: Oct 22, 2026
Event Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $57,701 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,619 – $90,921 yearly
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Event Staff
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Personal Lines LicenseProperty & Casualty LicenseDriver's LicenseReal Estate BrokerCommercial Lines LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceResi Digital Market Specialist
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsMarketing Consultant
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementEVENT MANAGER
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitMAST PermitDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementEvent Manager
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeTime ManagementPresentation SkillsMarketing Strategist, Experiential Production, Social Media Influencer/Brand Endorser
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseBroadcast JournalismSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementWorking in Professional CommunicationsMicrophones
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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 60 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 event managers?
Common licenses or certifications for event managers include: Driver's License, CPR 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: senior program manager / casualty & ceremonial operations director, marketing consultant and marketing strategist, experiential production, social media influencer/brand endorser.
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 24 years of professional experience.
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