Event Production Associate
Event Production Associate
Location: American Dream, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Work Type: On-site event work on August 15 & 16, 2026
Pay: $16 per hour
Fiesta in America is seeking energetic and dependable Event Production Associates to help support the operation of its Filipino cultural and business expo at American Dream.
This is a hands-on position ideal for someone interested in gaining practical experience in event production, live events, entertainment, marketing, hospitality, and event operations. You will work alongside the event team and help keep different areas of the festival running smoothly.
What You’ll Do
Depending on your skills and the needs of the event, responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with event setup and production
- Supporting stage and program operations
- Helping performers, exhibitors, sponsors, and event organizers
- Assisting with guest and attendee coordination
- Supporting the LED/video presentation team
- Helping organize signage, promotional materials, and event assets
- Providing general production and logistical support throughout the event
- Troubleshooting basic event needs as they arise
- Working collaboratively with other members of the production team
Experience with graphic design, video, social media, photography, live-event technology, or audiovisual equipment is a plus, but not required.
Will This Role Help Me Gain Experience?
Yes. This position provides direct, hands-on experience in producing a large public event. You will see how an event comes together behind the scenes—from setup and stage management to exhibitors, performers, sponsors, guests, and live-event operations.
It can be particularly valuable for students, recent graduates, freelancers, or anyone interested in pursuing work in events, entertainment, marketing, communications, hospitality, media, or production.
What Is the Pay?
$16 per hour.
What Are the Perks and Benefits?
The primary benefit is real-world event production experience in a fast-moving public event environment.
You will also have the opportunity to:
- Work alongside event, marketing, media, and production professionals
- Gain experience you can add to your résumé or portfolio
- Learn how large cultural and business events operate
- Meet business owners, performers, exhibitors, community leaders, and other professionals
- Build professional contacts and potential references
- Work as part of a collaborative event team
Do I Meet the Qualifications?
You may be a good fit if you are:
- Dependable and punctual
- Comfortable working in a busy public environment
- Friendly and professional when dealing with guests
- Able to follow instructions and adapt quickly
- Willing to help wherever needed
- Comfortable working as part of a team
- Interested in events, entertainment, marketing, media, hospitality, or production
Previous event experience is helpful but not required. A positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn are more important.
Where Is the Position Located?
This is an on-site position at American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It is not a remote position.
About Fiesta in America
Fiesta in America produces a Filipino cultural and business expo bringing together the Filipino American community, businesses, performers, organizations, government agencies, and brands.
The event showcases Filipino and American products and services, business opportunities, culture, entertainment, tourism, food, fashion, and community organizations while creating connections between the Philippines and the United States.