Event Staff for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Leadership
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 65%
- Master's degree
- 18%
- High school diploma or GED
- 10%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Topgolf
WESTIN HOTEL
Loews Hotels & Co
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 57%
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
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Last updated: Oct 24, 2026
Event Staff: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $35,502 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,400 – $50,896 yearly
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Event Host
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceCompliance with Parental InstructionsAssistant Manager & Event Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDCDLServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CGoogle Ads Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipBambooPresentation SkillsTime ManagementCrew Lead
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingGardeningEvent Sales Manager
Forest Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsSocial Media MarketingMarketingContract ManagementBudget ManagementSr. Event Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationSocial Media PlatformsSocial Media MarketingSocial Media CommunicationSkills
Strategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsProject CoordinationProposal WritingSr Event Planner
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
Strategic PlanningPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementResearch
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What's the average time to fill an event staff role?
The average time to fill an event staff role is 83 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do event staff tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an event staff include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for event staff?
Common licenses or certifications for event staff include: Driver's License, CPR and Servsafe Certification.
What are some job titles related to event staff?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event staff include: event coordinator, event sales manager and national event coordinator.
What level of education is common for an event staff?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an event staff in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event staff?
Most event staff have 12 years of professional experience.
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