Event Managers for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Organizational Skills8%Communication Skills7%Education level
Bachelor's degree60%Master's degree14%Associate's degree12%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years8%Current company
SSA Group
Metro Cuisine CateringAloft Columbus University DistrictTime at current job
Less than a year5%1-2 years21%2-5 years56%
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Last updated: Aug 14, 2026
Event Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $59,324 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,040 – $92,517 yearly
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Assistant General Manager
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationSix Sigma CertificationOSHA Safety CertificationFood Safety CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsCalifornia Labor LawHeavy LiftingProduct ManagementTraveling Events Manager
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
B2CLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizing EventsCatering Sales Manager
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipPresentation SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceEvent Coordinator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCatering and Restaurant Manager (3 years)
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceEvents Manager
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Certified Project ManagerTIPSDriver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperiencePresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising 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, organizational skills and communication 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: founder|board president, catering sales manager and event planner, experiential.
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 Columbus, OH, 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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