Event Planners for hire in Washington, DC
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 Washington, DC to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills8%Communication Skills8%Leadership7%Education level
Bachelor's degree70%Master's degree11%High school diploma or GED11%Years of experience
6-10 years28%More than 10 years72%Current company
Smithbucklin
AEIOAida’s Events, LLCTime at current job
Less than 1 year13%1-2 years10%2-5 years53%
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Last updated: Jul 24, 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $89,983 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,251 – $139,000 yearly
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Event Manager
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipMeetings Manager
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fitness InstructorCompTIA Security+Driver's LicenseSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceBilingualAssistant General Manager
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseMassage Therapy LicenseLicensed Massage TherapistSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsEvent/Project Manager, Americas Region
District Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOrganizing EventsEvent PlanningSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceMicrosoft Outlook CalendarSenior Meeting Planner
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Project ManagerParalegal CertificateSkills
Organizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent PlanningEvents ManagementTrade Show PlanningSourcingEvent Planner
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
CompTIA A+Skills
Communication SkillsVendor ManagementSupplier Management ExperienceVendor CoordinationVendor Relationship ManagementProject 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 95 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: organizational skills, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for an event planner?
Common licenses or certifications for event planners include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid 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 manager, assistant general manager and meetings 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 Washington, DC, 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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