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Event Planner jobs are open across hospitality, corporate, nonprofit, and higher education, at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior director, with specializations in weddings, conferences, and experiential marketing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Title: Event Planner (Contract)
Reports To: President/CEO
Job Type: Contract
The Link & Option Center, Inc. is a Joint Commission–accredited outpatient State Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) serving the far Southside community and designated to serve the Southland region with locations in South Holland and Hazel Crest, Illinois. Founded in 1994, The Link & Option Center, Inc., provides comprehensive behavioral health services including assessment, psychiatry, therapy, crisis services, case management, and care coordination.
The Link & Option Center, Inc., is committed to delivering culturally competent, person-centered care that addresses both behavioral health needs and the social determinants impacting overall well-being. Through early identification, prevention, and treatment, The Link & Option Center, Inc., strives to improve the quality of life and strengthen the communities it serves.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Event Planner will plan, execute and ensure that the event runs smoothly and meets the expectations of The Link & Option Center, Inc. This role will understand the operational delivery of events by working with the President/CEO and Project Manager regularly and being on hand to step in and assist where necessary.
This person will understand the Culture of The Link & Option Center, Inc., and what is expected to achieve while undertaking events.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Help to develop an event concept that maximizes the occasion for exposure, enjoyment, and fundraising. Help to set pricing for sponsorships.
- Work with designated client representatives to identify and plan recruitment strategy for honorees, if appropriate, and event leadership.
- Work with designated client representatives to coordinate and maximize the volunteer efforts of event leadership.
- Work with event leadership to develop and implement the sales strategy to recruit a committee of sponsors.
- Work with designated client representatives to prepare and distribute solicitation outreach, including customized electronic outreach, of key event leadership, as requested.
- Complete past donor analysis, review prospect lists, and assist with new list development as required and requested.
- Work with designated client representatives to develop and implement a targeted and personalized donor renewal strategy.
- Coordinate and assist, as requested, with the distribution of electronic or physical (if applicable) event materials to an existing donor and prospect list.
- Work with designated client representatives to assist, as requested, with all physical arrangements of the event (if applicable), including, but not limited to, finding a mutually agreeable date and managing venue, A/V company, décor, photographer, set-up, and food and beverage. Serve as the primary contact for selected vendors as requested.
- Explore, if appropriate, event revenue enhancements and assist in the development of chosen format for successful implementation.
- Develop, as requested, an event minute-by-minute timeline (run-of-show). Work with designated client representatives to design and implement the program, including any arrangements necessary for individual participants, honored guests, entertainers, or guest speakers.
- Work with designated client representatives to capture donor fulfillment information, including, but not limited to, preferred listings and logos.
- Work with designated client representatives to coordinate the distribution of event information and instructions to all donors.
- Work with designated client representatives to determine seating assignments (if applicable) and coordinate the distribution of reservation information to all donors.
- Handle on-site coordination of the event (if applicable), including will-call, seating, entertainment, and basic minute-by-minute implementation. If the extent of the minute-by-minute implementation (run-of-show) is more complicated, a mutually agreeable production manager will be retained at an additional expense and billed to client.
- Administer collection of event receipts as requested and forward all funds to client, or as otherwise directed. Prepare and distribute financial reports as requested.
- Assist, as requested, with simple graphic design of supplemental pieces, including, but not limited to, solicitation reply form, attendee seating materials, and donor cards. These supplemental pieces would use finalized design concept assets provided by the client. Additional charges will apply based on the extent of use. Overall event graphic design concept is not provided.
- Be approachable and a Team Player with the agency and your team.
- Work well on your own when given necessary directives.
- Have a real eye for detail, the ability to solve problems on the go and be flexible to changing needs of the agency.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in event planner jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, communications, or a related field
- Proficiency in event management software such as Cvent or Eventbrite
- Demonstrated experience coordinating events from 50 to 500-plus attendees
- Strong vendor negotiation and contract management skills
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential preferred for senior roles
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent events and meet firm deadlines
Tips for Your Event Planner Job Search
Quantify your events on your resume
Hiring managers want to see scope, not just titles. List attendee counts, budget sizes, and the number of vendors you coordinated per event. Numbers turn vague experience into something a recruiter can picture and compare against their needs.
Build a portfolio before applying
Event planning is a visual field. Compile run-of-show documents, floor plans, vendor contracts, and photos from past events into a shareable PDF or online folder. Interviewers ask for work samples, and having them ready signals you take the role seriously.
Target job titles beyond event planner
Many openings for this work are posted as meeting planner, event coordinator, conference services manager, or experiential marketing specialist. Search all of these when scanning openings so you don't miss roles that match your skill set but use different language.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists event planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a logistics scenario for interviews
Most event planner interviews include a scenario question about a vendor cancellation, a venue problem, or a budget cut mid-event. Walk through a real example from your experience: what went wrong, what you decided, and what the outcome was for the client or attendee.
Negotiate based on event complexity
When discussing compensation, tie your ask to the complexity of events you've managed, not just years of experience. An annual gala with 500 attendees and 30 vendors is a stronger anchor than seniority alone, and it shifts the conversation toward your specific value.
Event Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most event planners?
Martin's Caterers, Baird, and Law Mom are hiring the most event planners right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Maryland, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Corporate, hospitality, and nonprofit employers consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many event planner jobs are remote?
About 13% of event planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote roles concentrated in planning, coordination, and vendor communication work rather than on-site execution. In-person attendance is still required for setup, day-of management, and client-facing roles at physical venues.
How do you become an event planner?
Start by earning a degree in hospitality management, communications, or marketing, then gain hands-on experience through internships, volunteer coordination roles, or assisting at catering companies and venues. Build a portfolio of real events you've helped run, pursue the Certified Meeting Professional credential once you have qualifying experience, and take on progressively larger events to demonstrate your range.
Can you get hired as an event planner with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level event coordinator roles often require only a relevant degree and demonstrated organizational ability. Volunteer work for nonprofit galas, campus events, or community fundraisers counts as real experience and gives you portfolio material. Highlight transferable skills like vendor communication, budget tracking, and logistics from any prior role, and apply to coordinator positions at hotels, convention centers, or event agencies that train new staff.
What does the event planner interview process look like?
Most event planner interviews include an initial phone screen focused on your event experience and availability, followed by one or two rounds with the hiring manager and sometimes a client-facing stakeholder. Expect behavioral questions about handling vendor problems, tight budgets, or last-minute changes. Some employers ask you to walk through a past event end-to-end or present a sample run-of-show document as a practical exercise.
Where can I find and apply to event planner jobs?
You can find and apply to event planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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