Production Assistant (PA) — Paid Event Gig

Production Assistant (PA) — Event Support ManagedByUs LLC | Detroit, Michigan

Position Overview

ManagedByUs (MBU) is seeking a Production Assistant Intern to support the execution of an upcoming Make a Difference community event in Detroit,  from 5PM - 9PM NOV 12TH. This role is ideal for a student or emerging creative interested in event production, media, entertainment, marketing, or live experiences.

The PA will work directly with the MBU event team to help ensure the event runs smoothly before, during, and immediately after the event.

Minimum Responsibilities--

Event Day

Assist with event load-in and setup.

Support vendor, performer, and guest check-in.

Help direct vendors, performers, and guests to designated areas.

Assist with maintaining event flow and communicating production needs to the MBU team.

Help with basic backstage/staging, event floor, or activation support as assigned.

Assist with photography/video content collection when applicable.

Monitor assigned areas and report issues or needs to the event lead.

Assist with breakdown, packing, and event load-out.

Post-Event

Assist with breakdown and organization of event materials.

Help return equipment, supplies, and promotional materials to designated locations.

Assist with collecting event materials, content, or notes needed for post-event reporting.

Participate in a brief post-event debrief with the MBU team.

Ideal Candidate--

Interested in event production, media, entertainment, marketing, or creative industries.

Reliable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Able to take direction and communicate effectively with a team.

Comfortable being on their feet and assisting with hands-on event tasks.

Professional and respectful when interacting with vendors, performers, guests, and partners.

This is a hands-on event support role. Be prepared to assist wherever needed within the scope of event production and assigned responsibilities.