Event Staff for hire in Portland, OR
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Leadership
- 8%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 57%
- High school diploma or GED
- 30%
- Associate's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Allied Universal
KeyBank
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 14,327 profiles for Event Staff in Portland, OR
Last updated: Nov 10, 2026
Event Staff: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $35,353 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $28,671 – $43,592 yearly
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Event Manager
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipBanquet Manager
Milwaukie, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseCertified Notary PublicOLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementEvent Staff/Security
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationOLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPR+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSecurityEvent Planner
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CBCPOLCC Service PermitPower BIFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseTableau+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsProfessional EthicsMathEvent Assistant / Lead Coordinator
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitNon-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsBar ExperienceSales Associate
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningPresentation SkillsHeavy Lifting
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for event staff?
Common licenses or certifications for event staff include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and OLCC Service Permit.
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, server/banquet captain and event planner.
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 Portland, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event staff?
Most event staff have 11 years of professional experience.
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