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
Communication Skills9%Leadership8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree46%Master's degree20%High school diploma or GED15%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years4%Current company
Meme Made ItMetro Cuisine CateringSSA Group
Time at current job
Less than a year3%1-2 years26%2-5 years49%
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Last updated: Aug 14, 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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Traveling Events Manager
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
B2CLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizing EventsEvent Coordinator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSenior Scheduler
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
ACI CertificationPMPCertified Construction ManagerCOTASkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementProduct ManagementEvent Planner/Coordinator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseSkills
Presentation SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsEvent Planner, Experiential
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Real Estate LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsB2CManagementSales Team ManagementSales LeadershipCatering and Restaurant Manager (3 years)
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis 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 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 an Event Planner include: communication skills, leadership 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 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 12 years of professional experience.
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