Local Field Producer

Compensation: $45 - $55 per hour (based on experience)

Job Type: Contract

Location: Allentown | Philadelphia - Remote & On-site

On-site Date: Week of August 11th (site visit) and September 18th - 22nd (event dates)

About BlackHouse

BlackHouse is a NYC-based, award-winning, Women and Black owned event production agency founded in 2016 with a mission to create experiences worth framing for corporations, brands, and non-profit organizations. Our experiential approach to event design brings our clients' messages and event programming to life. We bridge the gap between ideation and execution, providing a concierge-like experience for our clients. Working with a Tribe of the industry's elite, we provide comprehensive event production services, specializing in production design, technical production, and show direction. We offer a dynamic work environment and an opportunity to grow with a group of passionate individuals who live for moments that take your breath away.

Our vision is to create a unique and authentic work environment that allows our Tribe to flourish, both individually and in their teams. Our mission is to create meaningful experiences for our employees that bring them value both professionally and personally.

Position Summary

The Field Producer serves as BlackHouse’s local production liaison and event lead on-site, supporting logistics, vendor management, and overall execution. They are responsible for on-the-ground production duties, including managing staff, Brand Ambassadors, guest flow, equipment, rentals, and activations. Field Producers also support remote pre-production efforts and collaborate with the Production and Creative teams to ensure a smooth and successful event day.

Key Responsibilities

• Support remote pre-production including reviewing documents and attending Zoom meetings.
• Conduct and participate in venue site visits, walkthroughs, and orientation sessions.
• Coordinate and manage local vendors, AV, rentals, and on-site staff (PAs, Brand Ambassadors).
• Shipping, receiving, and inventory management.
• Oversee event load-in/load-out and ensure production equipment is returned or shipped as required.
• Lead staff through the execution of activation duties including swag distribution, inventory return, and trash collection.
• Manage guest relations, talent check-in, press liaison, and field operations during events.
• Provide on-site troubleshooting and resolve logistical issues as needed.
• Report status and post-event wrap-up, including internal debriefs and post-event summaries.
• Maintain compliance with dress codes, contractor expectations, and technology usage policies.
• Ensure timelines, deliverables, and communication standards are upheld with the client and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of field or production coordination experience in events or activations.
• Strong interpersonal and vendor management skills; ability to lead on-site staff.
• Proficient in Google Suite, Slack, and Zoom; familiarity with Dropbox and project tracking tools (Asana a plus).
• Ability to work independently and take initiative while adhering to production timelines.
• Must provide your own laptop and smartphone in good working condition with security protections in place.
• Comfortable working long days, standing for extended periods during activations and able to lift 50 pound boxes.
• Adherence to BlackHouse policies regarding confidentiality, dress code, and media restrictions.
• Proficiency with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Strong verbal and visual communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Gmail).
• Familiarity with both Mac and PC environments.
• Experience using Asana or comparable project management tools, ideal but not required.
• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Personal Characteristics

• People-obsessed – centered in empathy and connection.
• Entrepreneurial – takes initiative and thrives in ambiguity.
• Creative – Arts inspired, driven, outside of the box thinker.
• Operationally minded – systems thinker, process-driven.
• Collaborative – thrives in cross-functional teams.
• High-energy – resilient, optimistic, and mission-aligned.
• Open-minded –Open to differing opinions, outlooks, and concepts.

BlackHouse is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and candidates from other historically marginalized backgrounds.