Event Planners for hire in Aurora, IL
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 Aurora, IL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Leadership7%Education level
Bachelor's degree50%High school diploma or GED16%Master's degree12%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years10%6-10 years24%Current company
BW Studio + EventsAce Hardware
Addison Group
Time at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years35%2-5 years30%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $61,030 yearly
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Event Planner - Director of Fellowship and Hospitality - Director of Admissions
Oswego, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSchedule ManagementRegional Marketing Manager
Aurora, Illinois
Skills
Strategic PlanningRecruitingMarketingBrandingEmail MarketingEmail Marketing CampaignsFounding Operations & Event Production Director
Naperville, Illinois
Skills
LeadershipJiraIssue TrackingProject Management SoftwareDigital Project Management BoardsDefect Tracking ToolsEvent Planner/Finance Manager
Montgomery, Illinois
Skills
Organizing EventsEvent CoordinationCustomer ServiceEvent PlanningClient ServicesAccountingMarketing & Events Coordinator – Ace Retail Training
Oswego, Illinois
Skills
Project ManagementManaging ProjectsData ReportingAsset ManagementDigital Resource ManagementDigital Asset ManagementAdult Ministries Administrative Assistant
Montgomery, Illinois
Skills
Communication SkillsOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent PlanningEvents ManagementVendor Management
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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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for an event planner?
Common licenses or certifications for event planners include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to event planners?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event planners include: event coordinator, event planner/finance manager and event planner - director of fellowship and hospitality - director of admissions.
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 Aurora, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event planner?
Most event planners have 17 years of professional experience.
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