Event Planners for hire in Portland, OR
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 Portland, OR to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Communication Skills10%Leadership8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree52%High school diploma or GED26%Associate's degree11%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years14%More than 10 years80%Current company
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Less than a year15%1-2 years24%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Aug 13, 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $59,001 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,654 – $85,629 yearly
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Group Events Manager
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHigh-End SalesStrategic PlanningEvent Coordinator
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Digital Marketing CertificationAdobe PhotoshopAEDBartender LicenseGIA CertificationCPRSkills
Microsoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareAdobe PhotoshopAdobe FlashSocial Media PlatformsMicrosoft PowerpointEvent Coordinator
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCustomer ServiceEvent Management
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseFilmFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceProject ManagementManaging ProjectsBanquet Manager
Milwaukie, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicOLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Outlook CalendarProgram Manager Groups M&E Events
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationPMPDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsStrategic PlanningBudget ManagementBudgetingCventManagement
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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 OLCC Service Permit.
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, group events manager and convention services 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 Portland, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an Event Planner?
Most event planners have 16 years of professional experience.
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