18 Conference planner jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Conference Planner Jobs in 2026

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The qualifications that you need to become a conference planner include event planning experience and relevant degrees or certifications. You can start this career by earning a bachelor's degree in hospitality management or a related field. You can also obtain a certificate in event planning. While most employers do not require professional certification, you can pursue accreditation to add to your CV. For example, you can become a Certified Meeting Professional by taking an exam from the Convention Industry Council. This job requires organizational skills and the ability to coordinate with different people involved in the conference or meeting.

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Top Types Of Conference Planner Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Conference Planner positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Virtual Event Planner

    Salary range: $50,000 - $73,500

    As a virtual event planner, your duties focus on helping clients plan meetings, events, or celebrations. This is a remote position in which your responsibilities depend on the type of events you plan and the needs of each client. You provide an initial online consultation with clients to determine their needs and budget. You then design the party, wedding, meeting, or celebration, and coordinate with vendors to provide services. You also handle schedule planning. Some virtual event planners work online but go to the venue during the event, while others work solely online.

  • Remote Corporate Event Planner

    Salary range: $50,000 - $84,000

    Remote Corporate Event Planner is a typical job search query Most salaries for Remote Corporate Event Planner jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $84,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Remote Corporate Event Planner job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Golf Event Planner

    Salary range: $50,000 - $73,500

    Golf Event Planner is a typical job search query Most salaries for Golf Event Planner jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $73,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Golf Event Planner job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Remote Event Planning

    Salary range: $50,000 - $73,500

    Remote Event Planning is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Remote Event Planning jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $73,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote Event Planning job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Government Event Planning

    Salary range: $54,000 - $89,500

    Government Event Planning is a typical job search query Most salaries for Government Event Planning jobs pay between $54,000 (25th percentile) and $89,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Government Event Planning job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Remote Meeting Planner

    Salary range: $54,000 - $74,000

    As a remote meeting planner, your responsibilities are to schedule meetings, events, and presentations for a company and its executives. In this position, you work from home and use virtual software to help plan conferences and connect with customers or other businesses. You may also travel to special events as needed for in-person support. Remote meeting planners are similar to remote secretaries, but they focus specifically on coordinating meetings rather than performing general administrative duties. These roles are most common at larger companies, particularly organizations that require employees to travel often and need a professional to coordinate activities and ensure trips are efficient and productive. Given its similarity to secretarial roles, this job may be advertised under that title.

  • Event

    Salary range: $30,000 - $40,000

    Event is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Event jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $40,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Event job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Non Profit Event Planning

    Salary range: $54,000 - $89,500

    Non Profit Event Planning is a common job search query. Most salaries for Non Profit Event Planning jobs pay between $54,000 (25th percentile) and $89,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Non Profit Event Planning job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • International Event Planner

    Salary range: $50,000 - $73,500

    International Event Planner is a typical job search query Most salaries for International Event Planner jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $73,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for International Event Planner job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Corporate Event Planning

    Salary range: $50,000 - $84,000

    Corporate Event Planning is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Corporate Event Planning jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $84,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Corporate Event Planning job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.