Event Planners for hire in Columbus, OH
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 Columbus, OH to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree47%Master's degree18%High school diploma or GED16%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years10%Current company
Meme Made ItSelf employed
The Ohio State University
Time at current job
Less than a year7%1-2 years17%2-5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 525 profiles for Event Planners in Columbus, OH
Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $61,697 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,717 – $72,206 yearly
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Special Event Bartender
Grove City, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsOffice ManagementEvent Planner/Coordinator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseSkills
Presentation SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsTraveling Events Manager
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
B2CLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizing EventsCatering and Restaurant Manager (3 years)
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceEvent Planner, Experiential
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Real Estate LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsB2CManagementSales Team ManagementSales LeadershipEvents Manager
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Certified Project ManagerTIPSDriver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperiencePresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising Experience
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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 94 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 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 planner and coordinator, event planner, experiential and event planner/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 Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event planner?
Most event planners have 16 years of professional experience.
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