Event Managers for hire in Grand Rapids, MI
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Leadership9%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
Bachelor's degree62%High school diploma or GED21%Associate's degree11%Years of experience
3-5 years10%6-10 years24%More than 10 years66%Current company
AD SolutionsAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority IncorporatedAssociated Builders & ContractorsTime at current job
1-2 years17%2-5 years56%More than 5 years28%
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Last updated: Jul 17, 2026
Event Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Grand Rapids, MI: $46,430 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,243 – $66,858 yearly
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Marketing and Event Manager
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceBarista ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCatering Sales & Event Manager
Jenison, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Certified Salesforce AdministratorSalesforce CertificationCRM System ProficiencySalesforce CloudDriver's LicenseTIPSSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceEvent Coordinator
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Child Welfare Services ExperienceCourt Setting ExperienceChild WelfareTIPSDriver's LicenseAdoption and Foster Care Client AdvocacySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperiencePublic SpeakingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCatering Supervisor
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitFood Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsPresentation SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceStrategic PlanningSales Manager
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeForklift CertificationSkills
Presentation SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceEvent Producer
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationTIPSCertified ArboristServsafeSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceHeavy LiftingAmerican CuisineBarista 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 52 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 TIPS.
What are some job titles related to event managers?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event managers include: assistant manager, event lead and catering sales & event 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 Grand Rapids, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event manager?
Most event managers have 22 years of professional experience.
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