Event Staff for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership10%Time Management9%Education level
Bachelor's degree55%Associate's degree20%High school diploma or GED18%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years12%6-10 years34%Current company
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Monterrey Security
16 on CenterTime at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years15%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Jul 30, 2026
Event Staff: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $35,444 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,400 – $47,811 yearly
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Event Staff
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCertified SommelierChildcare CertificationServsafeSkills
Time ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAdministrative ExperienceClerical ExperienceEvent Builder
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationScissor Lift CertificationAsbestos CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsOperations & Events Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceProduct ManagementTime ManagementBrand Ambassador/Event Setup/Merchandiser
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceEvent Staff
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperiencePresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsLead Event Specialist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Project ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Presentation SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsPublic Speaking
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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 85 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for an event staff?
Common licenses or certifications for event staff include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to event staff?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event staff include: event planner, event manager and operations & events manager.
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 23 years of professional experience.
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