Event Planners for hire in San Jose, 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 Jose, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree77%Associate's degree9%Master's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Bon Appetit1440 Multiversity
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Time at current job
2-5 years50%1-2 years38%Less than a year13%
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Last updated: Oct 4, 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $62,411 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,792 – $83,244 yearly
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Business Event Manager
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRServsafeSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent PlanningEvents ManagementCatering and Events Manager
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL a+3 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsClient and Event Operation Associate
Santa Clara, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceProposal WritingEvent Coordinator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipProduct ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFreelance Events Planner
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsPhotographyPOSEvent & Marketing Coordinator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for event planners?
Common licenses or certifications for event planners include: Driver's License, Servsafe and Food Handler 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 & marketing coordinator, sr events and catering coordinator and catering & events 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 San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event planner?
Most event planners have 12 years of professional experience.
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