Event Planners for hire in Newark, NJ
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 Newark, NJ to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Communication Skills9%Leadership8%Organizing Events5%Education level
Bachelor's degree64%Master's degree18%Associate's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years40%Current company
Morgan Stanley
BCD Travel – Morgan Stanley ContractBlack EnterpriseTime at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year25%2-5 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,179 profiles for Event Planners in Newark, NJ
Last updated: Oct 5, 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $59,154 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,741 – $78,209 yearly
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Catering Server
Westfield, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
AEDLeadershipFirst Aid CertificationCMPServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPS+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsEvent Coordinator
Nutley, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerBartender LicenseMAST PermitFirst Aid CertificationPMPCertified Project Manager+4 moreSkills
Barista ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementProduct ManagementLeadershipSenior Conference Planner
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementVP, Global Events, Travel & Alumni
Rutherford, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CMPSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementCorporate Hospitality & Event Operations
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningHost/Hostess ExperienceEvent Planner
Bayonne, New Jersey
Skills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPublic SpeakingStrategic Planning
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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 106 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, 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: corporate event planner, catering server and EVENT 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 Newark, NJ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event planner?
Most event planners have 17 years of professional experience.
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