Contractor, Program Manager, Crypto

Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. We are stage agnostic . We invest in seed to venture to growth-stage technology companies, across AI , bio + healthcare , consumer , crypto , enterprise , fintech , games , and companies building toward American dynamism . a16z has $90B under management across multiple funds. We’ve established a team that is defined by respect for the entrepreneur and the company-building process; we know what it’s like to be in the founder’s shoes. Our team is at the forefront of new technology, helping founders and their companies impact and change the world. The Role The Program Manager for the a16z crypto team in New York will lead the planning and execution of a 12-week, in-person, NYC-based program. This role is responsible for overseeing weekly hospitality events, managing operational logistics, and ensuring seamless coordination across internal teams and external partners. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in hospitality, events, and cross-functional collaboration. This is a 4-5 month temporary contract role based in New York City, NY. This role requires regular in-office presence Monday through Thursday, with additional in-office days as needed. To join our team, you should be excited to: Partner with the Events Manager to design and execute a 12-week activity and hospitality schedule Oversee weekly experiences including happy hours, dinners, and other activities/events Manage weekly communications related to programming and events Partner with the on-site Office Coordinator to support the weekly seminar(s) and filming logistics Provide logistical and operational support for seminar speakers once identified Coordinate with editorial and production teams to ensure seamless content capture Provide additional operational and workflow support as needed to ensure overall program success Support the build-out and setup of program meeting spaces, including: Filming and production technology Workstations and workspace configuration IT coordination and partnership Assist with office load-in and setup prior to program launch Assist with pack-up and load-out upon program completion Minimum Qualifications 3–6+ years of experience in program management, event operations, hospitality, or similar roles (like stage/production management) Experience managing in-person events Experience with cross-functional coordination Strong organizational skills with attention to detail Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously Excellent written and verbal communication skills Comfort working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment The anticipated weekly rate for this role is $2,500/week, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope. a16z culture We do only first class business and only in a first class way We take a long view of relationships, because we are in the relationship business We believe in the future and bet the firm that way We are all different, we recognize that, and we win We celebrate the good times We do it for the team We play to win At a16z we are always looking to hire the absolute best talent and recognize that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger. We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. These differences are what enables us to work towards the future we envision for ourselves, our portfolio companies, and the World. Our organization participates in E-Verify. Click here to learn about E-Verify. Andreessen Horowitz hereby reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes received from outside recruiting agencies and / or individual recruiters without being responsible for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes.