Event Planners for hire in Madison, WI

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 Madison, WI to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership9%
    Time Management8%
    Communication Skills8%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree61%
    Associate's degree18%
    High school diploma or GED14%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years2%
    6-10 years22%
  • Current company

    Coachman’s Golf Resort
    (FREELANCE)
    Alliance of Crop, Soil and Environmental Science Societies (ACSESS)
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year12%
    1-2 years26%
    2-5 years37%

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Last updated: Aug 4, 2026

Event Planner: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Madison, WI: $34,210 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $25,318$46,225 yearly

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  • Event Planner

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Certification in Infection Prevention & ControlFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseInfection Control Certification

    Skills

    Personal Assistant ExperienceChoreography DirectionOriginal Choreography CreationChoreography for Live PerformancesDancingChoreography
  • Bilingual Career Planner

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsService Technician Experience
  • Event Coordinator

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    HorticultureDriver's LicenseCPRServsafePesticide Applicator's License

    Skills

    Personal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportOrganizing Events
  • Catering Sales Manager

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseDriver's LicenseFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipSupervising ExperienceBanquet ExperienceEvent MarketingMeeting FacilitationMicros POS
  • Event Manager

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipPresentation SkillsTime Management
  • Event Planner/Coordinator & Social media Content Developer

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Analysis SkillsLife Insurance LicenseAnalytics

    Skills

    Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsMicrosoft Outlook CalendarOrganizational Skills

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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: leadership, time management and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for an event planner?

Common licenses or certifications for event planners include: Driver's License, Servsafe and CPR.

What are some job titles related to event planners?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event planners include: catering sales manager, event manager and membership 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 Madison, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an event planner?

Most event planners have 20 years of professional experience.

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