Event Staff for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Leadership11%Organizational Skills10%Education level
Bachelor's degree45%Associate's degree27%High school diploma or GED20%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years6%6-10 years18%Current company
16 on Center360 CHICAGOBangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park
Time at current job
Less than 1 year17%1-2 years25%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Jul 17, 2026
Event Staff: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $35,850 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,400 – $48,352 yearly
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Brand 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 Builder
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationScissor Lift CertificationAsbestos CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsEvent Bartender
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsBanquet ExperienceEvent Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
SHRM Certified ProfessionalDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeProfessional in Human ResourcesFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceZo Ambassador / Meeting Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSSkills
Presentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceDJ / Event Staff
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Fast Casual ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational Skills
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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 84 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 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 manager, DJ / event staff and event builder.
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 30 years of professional experience.
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