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
Leadership9%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
Bachelor's degree70%Master's degree17%High school diploma or GED9%Years of experience
Less than a year2%3-5 years2%6-10 years16%Current company
American Express Global Business Travel
Association for Talent Development (ATD)Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC)Time at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years19%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $90,785 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,158 – $141,715 yearly
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Meetings Manager
Falls Church, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationTIPSCPRServsafeSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent Operations Manager
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRServsafeSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementRelationship ManagementEvent/Project Manager, Americas Region
District Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOrganizing EventsEvent PlanningSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceMicrosoft Outlook CalendarMeetings Manager
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fitness InstructorCompTIA Security+Driver's LicenseSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceBilingualSenior Meeting Planner
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Project ManagerParalegal CertificateSkills
Organizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent PlanningEvents ManagementTrade Show PlanningSourcingEvent Planner
Arlington, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Microsoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCRM SoftwareCustomer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems (Technically Supported)Customer Relationship ManagementCRM System Proficiency
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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 100 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: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an event planner?
Common licenses or certifications for event planners include: Driver's License, PMP and CPR.
What are some job titles related to event planners?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event planners include: meetings manager, event operations manager and global senior event & tradeshow coordinator (global events lead).
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 11 years of professional experience.
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