Event Assistant
About the role
Flyspace Productions is a full-service, woman-owned event management and production company. We produce some of the largest festivals and live events in the region, along with private, corporate, and community events. Our Production Department provides concert audio, lighting, rigging, staging, and one of the largest fleets of Stageline Mobile Stages on the East Coast. Our Events Department supports event management and logistics, festival production, and brand activations.
We are seeking Event Operations Assistants to work with us throughout the summer festival season and beyond. This position supports a wide range of event and production work, including general labor, site coordination, and event logistics. If you enjoy hands-on work where every day is different, this could be a great fit!
Responsibilities & What to Expect:
- Assist with setup and breakdown of events, including loading/unloading and organizing materials
- Support stage, lighting, audio, and general event operations
- Perform physical work, lifting up to 50 pounds, indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Follow instructions, communicate clearly, and ask questions when needed
- Work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Maintain professionalism when working with team members, clients and the public
- Travel to event sites (reliable transportation required)
- Must be at least 18 and authorized to work in the U.S.
What We’re Looking For:
- Dependable, punctual team players
- Comfortable with physical, active work
- Positive attitude and willingness to take direction
- Interest in live events and productions
- Eagerness to learn and be trained in company systems and safety practices
- Valid driver’s license (clean driving record preferred for driving roles)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in theater, festivals, concerts, warehouse work, or event production
- Basic technical skills such as carpentry, lighting, audio, AV, or rigging
- Comfortable driving vans or small box trucks