Event Planners for hire in Kansas City, MO
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 Kansas City, MO to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership9%Time Management9%Education level
Bachelor's degree61%High school diploma or GED17%Associate's degree15%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years12%6-10 years30%Current company
Herzog FoundationOverland Park Convention Center810 EntertainmentTime at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years21%2-5 years41%
Browse Indeed's database of 630 profiles for Event Planners in Kansas City, MO
Last updated: Aug 13, 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kansas City, MO: $54,523 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,498 – $62,586 yearly
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Bartender
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceMember Engagement Lead
Independence, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Event CoordinationDriver's LicenseOrganizing EventsCommunicationsEvents ManagementEvent PlanningSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsEvent creator
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCertified Apartment ManagerDriver's LicenseCertified Property ManagerCPRSkills
Assistant Manager ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft Outlook CalendarProperty LeasingStrategic Event Architect
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Project CoordinationEvent CoordinationPMPSkills
Communication SkillsProgram ManagementSalesOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent PlanningEvent Associate 1
North Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizing EventsElite Event Planner
Mission, Kansas
Licenses & certifications
AEDCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceTime Management
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for an Event Planner?
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: event operations manager, event associate 1 and event creator.
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 Kansas City, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an Event Planner?
Most event planners have 15 years of professional experience.
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