Event Planners for hire in Rochester, NY
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 Rochester, NY to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Time Management
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 51%
- Associate's degree
- 26%
- Master's degree
- 15%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
Current company
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
Wegmans Food Markets
Paychex, Inc
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 30%
- 2-5 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Oct 28, 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Rochester, NY: $70,260 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,904 – $133,765 yearly
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Event Planner & Dessert Designer
Penfield, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationCorporate Events Director
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFINRA LicenseCMPDriver's LicenseSeries 6Event PlanningSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningCasual Dining ExperienceEvents Manager
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPRServsafe Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceTLSPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsCatering Sales Manager
Webster, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDReal Estate LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent PlanningEvents ManagementGroup Sales Manager
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent PlanningEvents ManagementEvents Coordinator
Webster, New York State
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareWarehouse 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 148 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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for event planners?
Common licenses or certifications for event planners include: Driver's License, CPR and AED.
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 planner/coordinator and event planner & dessert designer.
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 Rochester, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event planner?
Most event planners have 19 years of professional experience.
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