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
- Leadership
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 77%
- Master's degree
- 14%
- Associate's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Topgolf
Westin Michigan Avenue
AbbVie
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 44%
- Less than a year
- 22%
- 1-2 years
- 22%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,603 profiles for Event Planners in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 24, 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $58,305 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,519 – $88,254 yearly
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Event Host
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceCompliance with Parental InstructionsEvent Project Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCventZoomEvent Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
SHRM Certified ProfessionalDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationProfessional in Human ResourcesFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceConference Senior Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsStrategic PlanningTime ManagementLeadershipSpanishEnglishEvent Sales Manager
Forest Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsSocial Media MarketingMarketingContract ManagementBudget ManagementSr. Event Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationSocial Media PlatformsSocial Media MarketingSocial Media CommunicationSkills
Strategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsProject CoordinationProposal Writing
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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: 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 Servsafe 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, professional relations & event manager and event sales manager.
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 Chicago, 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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