Event Managers for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership10%Organizational Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree71%High school diploma or GED11%Master's degree11%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years14%6-10 years26%Current company
FreelanceAline Bichara EventsAthenaTime at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years15%2-5 years63%
Browse Indeed's database of 13,252 profiles for Event Managers in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Event Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $73,627 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,062 – $96,695 yearly
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Event Coordinator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationTIPSDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsEVENT & TRAVEL COORDINATION MANAGER
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAgency ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationAssistant Catering Sales Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsSalesEvent Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsProject Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsEvent Sales Manager (Remote / Part-Time)
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship BuildingSalesResearch
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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: communication skills, leadership 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 CPR.
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, EVENT & TRAVEL COORDINATION MANAGER and convention services manager / event planner.
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 San Diego, CA, 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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