Event Managers for hire in Portland, OR
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills11%Time Management7%Education level
Bachelor's degree49%High school diploma or GED28%Master's degree19%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years14%More than 10 years80%Current company
Consulting & Nonprofit Event Experience(Freelance)AcumedTime at current job
Less than a year3%1-2 years36%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Event Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $73,415 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,356 – $95,639 yearly
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Beaverton, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPS+2 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLatte ArtVenue Beverage ServiceManager
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Series 63Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitFood Safety CertificationMAST PermitServsafe Food Handler Certification+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceEvent Coordinator
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Digital Marketing CertificationAdobe PhotoshopAEDBartender LicenseGIA CertificationCPR+1 moreSkills
Microsoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareAdobe PhotoshopAdobe FlashSocial Media PlatformsMicrosoft PowerpointGroup Events Manager
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHigh-End SalesStrategic PlanningServer/Bartender/Front of House Manager
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationRNTIPSDriver's License+5 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWaiter/Bartender
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationOLCC Service PermitServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipPresentation Skills
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for an event manager?
Common licenses or certifications for event managers include: Driver's License, OLCC Service Permit 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: event coordinator, group events manager and reservations coordinator (remote, part-time).
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 Portland, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event manager?
Most event managers have 25 years of professional experience.
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