Director of Event Planning Salary in Columbus, OH

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How much does a Director of Event Planning make in Columbus, OH? The average Director of Event Planning salary in Columbus, OH is $143,492 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $126,806 and $162,540. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Event Planner (Funeral Director/Cemetery)

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services - Hayward , CA

... Event planning experience · Understanding of the order of Christian funerals · Able to conduct ... Valid funeral director license and/or the ability to obtain a license in the state of ...

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Director of Catering & Events

Domenico Winery - San Carlos , CA

Your mission will be to inspire and guide a talented group of catering sales managers, event ... Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategies to optimize team performance, drive sales ...

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Director/Sr. Director of Development & Events

Washington Policy Center - Seattle , WA

Salary: $75,000 - $125,000 Annual The Director/Sr. Director of Development and Events at Washington ... Event Planning and Execution: * Oversee all aspects of event planning, including logistics ...

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Event Planner

Red Carrot - Alexandria , VA

... as directed. * Maintain an organized inventory of all materials. * Venue teardown. * Other requirements as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Must Haves: * 2+ years of government event planning experience

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Director of Engagement

SPUR - San Francisco , CA

Experience in program and event design, management and facilitation. * Experience in educational ... Demonstrated passion for urban planning & public policy, whether through academic, personal or ...

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Event & Reconciliation PM- Meetings & Incentives- Hybrid

Direct Travel - Emeryville , CA

... with Direct Travel! The Program Reconciliation Manager serves as a primary and expert resource ... Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Business, Hospitality, Event Planning, or a combination of ...

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What does a Director of Event Planning do?

Common responsibilities of a Director of Event Planning

Develops working relationships with outside vendors and establishes prices and service agreements to enhance the event experience and to increase additional revenue opportunities for the property.

July 23, 2022

Manages customer budgets to maximize revenue and meet customer needs.

November 18, 2022

Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

December 11, 2022

Reviews and makes suggestions and inquiries regarding the hotel's room and space inventory for all opportunities that have been turned over.

December 26, 2022

Leads Event Management Team.

January 03, 2023

Meets with Event Team to review scheduled events and troubleshoot potential problems/conflicts.

January 11, 2023

Communicates vision for service delivery in Event Management to ensure guest is serviced from arrival to departure .

March 10, 2023

Select and Recruit Talent.

March 26, 2023

Assure timely and accurate group information is distributed throughout the hotel.

May 07, 2023

Works with Human Resources to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal (OSHA, Health Department) regulations.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Director of Event Planning in Columbus, OH

Average Base Salary

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126806

162540

143492

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

139603

187600

160506

What is the average salary for Director of Event Planning in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of Event Planning in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Director of Event Planning ranges from $126,806 to $162,540 with the average base salary of $143,492. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $139,603 to $187,600 with the average total cash compensation of $160,506.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$143,492	$126,806 - $162,540
Bonus	$17,014	$12,797 - $25,060
Total Pay	$160,506	$139,603 - $187,600

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Director of Event Planning Salary Near Columbus, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Newark, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,015 - $161,525	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,597 - $157,144	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,446 - $153,105	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Mansfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,166 - $159,155	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Dayton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,270 - $160,570	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Lima, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,899 - $156,250	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH

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About Columbus, Ohio

The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus metropolitan area, including Alum Creek, Big Walnut Creek, and Darby Creek. Columbus is considered to have relatively flat topography thanks to a large glacier that covered most of Ohio during the Wisconsin Ice Age. However, there are sizable differences in elevation through the area, with the high point of Franklin County being 1,132 ft (345 m) above sea level near New Albany, and the low point being 670 ft (200 m) where the Scioto River leaves...

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