60 Director of events jobs in Columbus, OH


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The educational qualifications for a director of events position vary. A degree in hospitality, public relations, or event planning can help you stand out. If you oversee a staff, you may need a management degree or hospitality management experience. You may need to show a willingness to work on evenings and weekends and, in a corporate position, travel to other locations to host events. If you want to work for an events venue, you may be able to find entry-level positions as an assistant to the events director.

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Top Types Of Director Of Events Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Director Of Events positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Senior Event Manager

    Salary range: $84,500 - $145,000

    Senior Event Manager is a common job search query. Most salaries for Senior Event Manager jobs pay between $84,500 (25th percentile) and $145,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Senior Event Manager job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Director Of Catering

    Salary range: $50,000 - $87,500

    A director of catering or service manager is in charge of catering for events. Their duties are to train and supervise staff, book events, and work with the chef and client on menu preparation for both small and large groups. Other responsibilities include booking events, ensuring cleanup is completed efficiently, keeping accurate records of all expenses and revenue, and ensuring compliance with food, sanitation, and environmental safety policies in kitchen operations. Qualifications to become a director of catering include an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in hotel and restaurant management or significant experience in catering and hospitality.

  • Remote Event Manager

    Salary range: $45,000 - $75,000

    A remote event manager’s responsibilities are to coordinate an event, such as a trade show, corporate meeting, professional conference, or a wedding. You meet with your clients to discuss their goals and needs for the event, and after assessing these needs you research venue locations, plan the daily schedule, assess size requirements and technical considerations, contract vendors, and help develop programming, such as keynote speakers or video demonstrations. For weddings, you may be in charge of hiring caterers, florists, and other support staff.

  • 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.

  • Director Of Event Marketing

    Salary range: $65,000 - $131,500

    Director Of Event Marketing is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Director Of Event Marketing jobs pay between $65,000 (25th percentile) and $131,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Director Of Event Marketing job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Event Marketing Manager

    Salary range: $60,000 - $150,000

    An event marketing manager oversees the development and delivery of events held to promote a company, brand, or product. In this role, your job duties include managing a team of event planners and consulting with the company’s marketing and sales strategists to determine how to successfully produce public or private events, such as pop-ups, tastings, or openings. Qualifications for this career typically include some education in event management or a few years of related experience. You should be familiar with event planning and coordination and have excellent verbal communication and leadership skills.

  • Senior Director Global Events

    Salary range: $41,500 - $103,000

    Senior Director Global Events is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Senior Director Global Events jobs pay between $41,500 (25th percentile) and $103,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Senior Director Global Events job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Director Global Events

    Salary range: $55,000 - $97,000

    Director Global Events is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Director Global Events jobs pay between $55,000 (25th percentile) and $97,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Director Global Events job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Global Event Manager

    Salary range: $45,000 - $75,000

    Global Event Manager is a typical job search query Most salaries for Global Event Manager jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $75,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Global Event Manager job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.