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 Skills
- 9%
- Leadership
- 8%
- Organizing Events
- 6%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 66%
- Master's degree
- 11%
- Associate's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
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T-Mobile Center
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Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Nov 7, 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kansas City, MO: $53,165 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,108 – $62,661 yearly
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Elite Event Planner
Mission, Kansas
Licenses & certifications
AEDCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementFloral Arrangement DesignEvent Planner
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementVendor ManagementSupplier Management ExperienceStrategic Event Architect
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Project CoordinationEvent CoordinationPMPSkills
Communication SkillsProgram ManagementSalesOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent PlanningEvent Coordinator
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingHeavy LiftingEvent Coordinator/Planner
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDCPRServsafe CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvents ManagementCustomer ServiceClient Relationship ManagementMARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Environmental LiteracyEnvironmental EducationSkills
Event MarketingMarketingOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent PlanningEvents 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 147 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 organizing events.
What licenses or certifications are common for event planners?
Common licenses or certifications for event planners include: Driver's License, CPR and Food Handler 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, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR and event coordinator/planner.
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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