Event Planners for hire in Akron, OH
Find event planners who organize and coordinate various occasions, including weddings, corporate events and parties, utilizing skills such as budgeting, vendor negotiations and client communication to ensure a successful and memorable experience. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Akron, OH to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree54%High school diploma or GED20%Master's degree17%Years of experience
More than 10 years68%6-10 years16%3-5 years12%Current company
Cleveland Museum of ArtR D Abbott CompanyAllied Universal Event Services
Time at current job
2-5 years39%More than 5 years24%1-2 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 399 profiles for Event Planners in Akron, OH
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Akron, OH: $49,183 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $30,655 – $78,909 yearly
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Akron, Ohio
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Hubspot Inbound Marketing CertificationGoogle Analytics CertificationDriver's LicenseGoogle Ads CertificationSkills
Product ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsGoogle Ad ManagerPrivate Event Manager / FOH Service Manager
Tallmadge, Ohio
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AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeSkills
SalesClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship BuildingClient Rapport BuildingClient Relationship DevelopmentClient ManagementFOH Manager
Akron, Ohio
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Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceMicrosoft WordCorporate Event Planner
Stow, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsVendor ManagementDirector of Events
Stow, Ohio
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TIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent Coordinator
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsOTRTime ManagementPublic Speaking
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What's the average time to fill an event planner role?
The average time to fill an event planner role is 100 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do event planners tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an event planner include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an event planner?
Common licenses or certifications for event planners include: Driver's License, Servsafe and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to event planners?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event planners include: administrative assistant/meeting planner, event operations and logistics management and director of events.
What level of education is common for an event planner?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an event planner in Akron, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event planner?
Most event planners have 18 years of professional experience.
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