Production Assistant
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About the Job
Job Opportunity: On-Site Production Assistant
Company: Happily
Location: On-site (NYC Apartment Venue – Local applicants only)
Date: November 14, 2026
Hours: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Setup, Event 5–8 PM, & Tear-Down)
Position Type: Freelance / Event Staff
Event Context
An intimate, high-energy 80-person livestream party in an NYC apartment featuring wine tasting, space exploration presentations, and a live broadcast. It’s going to be a fun event with a great crowd of people!
Scope & Key Responsibilities
* Light Setup & Prep (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM): Help tidy up the apartment venue, set up and stock the bar area, assist with livestream/AV setup as needed, and prep guest areas during pre-event checks.
* Host Support & VIP Hospitality: Assist the event host in executing all of their initiatives, ensuring high-profile guests, influencers, and VIP clients receive attentive, high-touch support throughout the night.
* Event Operations & Floater Support (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM): Proactively step in across various roles during the live party to support production needs, assist around the bar, and keep overall operations running smoothly with discretion and professionalism.
* Tear-Down & Clean-Up (8:00 PM – 9:00 PM): Assist with complete post-event breakdown, load-out, trash management, and restoring the apartment venue to pristine condition.
Qualifications & Key Traits
* VIP & Influencer Experience (Required): Proven experience catering to and managing high-profile guests, influencers, and VIP clients in fast-paced event settings.
* High Anticipation & Proactivity: Ability to foresee needs before they arise and jump in without needing constant direction—anticipation is key!
* Upbeat & Adaptable: Positive, high-energy, discrete, and solution-oriented attitude from light setup through final clean-up.
* NYC Local: Must reside in/near NYC with guaranteed on-site availability for the full 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM shift on November 14, 2026.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit:
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A summary of past event production, PA, or VIP hospitality experience.
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Examples of high-profile clients, influencers, or VIP accounts you have worked with previously.
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A brief note on why you are excited about this event and how you bring strong anticipation and energy to fast-paced setups.
About the Project
Happily’s helping a friend throw a super cool and intimate party in a crazy penthouse.
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