Event Planners for hire in Chicago, 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 Chicago, IL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Host/Hostess Experience17%Organizational Skills11%Time Management11%Education level
Bachelor's degree100%Years of experience
More than 10 years100%Current company
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ROOF at The Wit HotelTime at current job
Less than a year33%2-5 years33%More than 5 years33%
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Last updated: Aug 11, 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $57,179 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,033 – $64,065 yearly
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Bartender
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceFreelance Event Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceServer
Bolingbrook, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationSkills
Barista ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent PlanningEvents Management
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What's the average time to fill Event Planner role?
The average time to fill Event Planner role is 98 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 Event Planner include: host/hostess experience, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for Event Planner?
Common licenses or certifications for event planners include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License 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: server, freelance event coordinator and bartender.
What level of education is common for Event Planner?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for Event Planner in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for Event Planner?
Most event planners have 30 years of professional experience.
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