6 of the Most Popular Types of Temporary Event Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Temporary Event Jobs

• Event Staff

  Salary range: $57,000 - $83,000

  The responsibilities of an Event Staff team member vary depending on the kind of event they’re working. Event Staff work at concerts, sports games, conferences, parties, and other large occasions; as such, they’ll likely be busy greeting guests, providing directions, ensuring basic security, taking tickets, facilitating parking, keeping the event space clean, and generally assisting in the logistics of a successful event. In some cases, Event Staff help with food and beverage service which may include decorating tables and handing out refreshments. Events are often held during evening and weekend hours, so staff members won’t necessarily have a traditional, consistent schedule. They show up before the event begins to help with preparations and after it concludes to clean up.

• Entry Level Event Coordinator

  Salary range: $40,000 - $57,500

  An entry-level event coordinator oversees planning for a special event. In this job, your duties include meeting with your client to define their needs and goals. You make a plan and present it to the client for approval and then create a budget and coordinate with vendors and staff to ensure that everything happens as planned. Entry-level coordinators can assist experienced event planners while they gain experience. Your responsibilities also include working to manage the event as it is happening. Event coordinators can work on meetings, conferences, corporate gatherings, weddings, private parties, or promotional and marketing events.

• One Time Event

  Salary range: $32,000 - $45,000

  One Time Event is a typical job search query Most salaries for One Time Event jobs pay between $32,000 (25th percentile) and $45,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for One Time Event job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Temporary Event Manager

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

  Temporary Event Manager is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Temporary Event Manager jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $75,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Temporary 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.

• 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.

• Event Planning

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

  Event Planning is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Event Planning jobs pay between $54,000 (25th percentile) and $89,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for 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.