Event Planners for hire in Buffalo, NY
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 Buffalo, NY to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 57%
- Master's degree
- 29%
- Associate's degree
- 6%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
CiCi's
WELLS FARGO CENTER
Rochester Marriott Airport
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
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Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $55,389 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,222 – $69,375 yearly
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Special Events Coordinator
West Seneca, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizing EventsMarketing Consultant
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
UX Design CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Presentation SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSALES MANAGER
West Seneca, New York State
Licenses & certifications
PMPSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipDirector of Events
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Licensed PharmacistAEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPharmacy Technician LicenseTIPS+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperiencePresentation SkillsDistrict Sales Representative
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationSkills
LeadershipPresentation SkillsOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent PlanningEvents ManagementExec. Assistant
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Certified Project ManagerDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis Skills
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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 146 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: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for event planners?
Common licenses or certifications for event planners include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to event planners?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event planners include: special events events manager, social media assistant and special events coordinator.
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 Buffalo, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event planner?
Most event planners have 13 years of professional experience.
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