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 Skills
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Leadership
- 7%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 59%
- Master's degree
- 16%
- Associate's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Computershare, Inc
Diehl Metering
AbbVie
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 13%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $61,588 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Event Manager, Event Coordinator
Warrenville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFirst Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationPharmacy Technician LicenseParaprofessional Certification+5 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationMarketing & Events Coordinator – Ace Retail Training
Oswego, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceProject ManagementManaging ProjectsSenior Practice Group & Events Coordinator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsVendor ManagementSupplier Management ExperienceEVENTS MARKETING MANAGER
Aurora, Illinois
Skills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent PlanningEvents ManagementEvent Coordinator
Oswego, Illinois
Skills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizing EventsCventEvent CoordinationEvent PlanningEvent Planning Manager
Warrenville, Illinois
Skills
LeadershipOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent PlanningEvents ManagementClient Relationship 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 148 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 event planners?
Common licenses or certifications for event planners include: Driver's License, Servsafe Certification 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: event manager, event coordinator, EVENTS MARKETING MANAGER and marketing & events coordinator – ace retail training.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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