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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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Leadership
- 8%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 67%
- Associate's degree
- 19%
- Master's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- Less than a year
- 10%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
KeyBank
TruGreen
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: Nov 8, 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $67,894 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,229 – $83,464 yearly
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Event Manager
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipBanquet Manager
Milwaukie, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseCertified Notary PublicOLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementSales Associate
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningPresentation SkillsHeavy LiftingEvent Planner
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CBCPOLCC Service PermitPower BIFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseTableau+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsProfessional EthicsMathPersonal Trainer
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAEDCoachingFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Public SpeakingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCaregivingChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenPractice Management & Client Experience Event Planner
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
American Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPOSPOS SystemsWordPressMicrosoft Excel
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for event planners?
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 manager, personal trainer and venue operations & event management.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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