Event Planners for hire in San Diego, CA
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 San Diego, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 71%
- High school diploma or GED
- 11%
- Associate's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
Current company
Hard Rock Hotel
Marriott International
Intuit
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 78%
- Less than a year
- 22%
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Last updated: Oct 29, 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $64,618 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,075 – $86,853 yearly
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Event Manager
La Mesa, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent PlanningEvent Coordinator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationTIPSDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsEvent Sales Coordinator
National City, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsEvent Services Coordinator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingPresentation SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsConvention Services Manager / Event Planner
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
LeadershipHospitality ManagementSkills
Strategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipKitchen Manager/Chef
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis 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 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, 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 Food Safety Certification.
What are some job titles related to event planners?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event planners include: event sales coordinator, catering sales manager and day of wedding coordinator.
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 San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event planner?
Most event planners have 18 years of professional experience.
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