Event Managers for hire in Portland, OR
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree69%Associate's degree11%Master's degree9%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years18%More than 10 years76%Current company
Consulting & Nonprofit Event Experience(Freelance)Art of Catering
Time at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years17%2-5 years49%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Event Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $75,110 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,520 – $99,814 yearly
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Event Manager & Marketing Specialist
Gladstone, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Temporary Teaching CertificateTeaching CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationEducator License with StipulationsDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsLeadershipEvent Manager
Vancouver, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementGroup Events Manager
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHigh-End SalesStrategic PlanningAdvancement Event and Outreach Manager
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CAPMFirst Aid CertificationCertified Project ManagerCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Marketing AnalyticsMarketingWebsite ManagementTeachingLesson PlanningProgram ManagementProduction Stage Manager
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseProfessional Scrum Master ICPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementComputer OperationNational Corporate Event Manager
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationTIPSSkills
LeadershipTeam LeadershipStaff TrainingMentoringTraining & DevelopmentTraining
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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 58 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, Food Handler Certification 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: group events manager, production stage manager and national corporate 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 Portland, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event manager?
Most event managers have 15 years of professional experience.
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