Event Sr. Technical Specialist, Audio - Washington, DC

Encore Global; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 41,328 - 53,726; Full time

Job summary

Encore Global in Lanham, MD is seeking a Sr. Technical Specialist to set up and operate advanced audiovisual systems for full-production events in a hospitality environment. You will ensure client satisfaction and lead equipment operation.

The role includes troubleshooting, staff guidance, and collaboration with hotel teams to deliver high-quality event experiences. Strong communication and independence are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 5+ years of event technology experience with specialty in Audio, Lighting, Projection, or Video.
• 4-5 years of customer service or hospitality experience preferred.
• External applicants must meet all training and certifications within 60 days of start date.
• Internal applicants must meet training and certification requirements.
• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse workforce and senior management.
• Strong customer, client and coworker interface experience.
• Self-starter and able to work independently.
• A valid driver’s license may be required for vehicle operation.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: set up, operate, and break down advanced AV equipment.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve problems quickly.
• Maintain security and safety of equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service and exceed client expectations.
• Collaborate with internal teams on event solutions pre-event and during event.
• Mentor and coach junior staff, develop technical skills.
• Perform pre/during/post event supervision with the operations team.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, inventory, and forecasting.

Skills

Event technology

Audio

Lighting

Projection

Video

Customer service

Hospitality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Position Overview

The Sr. Technical Specialist is responsible for the technical set up and operation of standard full-production events in a hospitality environment, while ensuring the utmost in client satisfaction. This position reports to an Associate Director of Project Management or Director of Project Management in their assigned area.

Key Job Responsibilities

Equipment Operation

• Ensures a flawlessly executed event through accurate and timely setup, operation, and breakdown of advanced audiovisual equipment as listed in the technical qualifications section.
• Troubleshoots technical issues and resolve problems quickly as they arise.
• Complies with all Company security and safety measures.
• Ensures equipment is secure from theft and/or damage when in use.

Customer Service

• Provides excellent service and strives to exceed the expectations and needs of internal and external customers.
• Maintains a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication.
• Collaborates with internal team on event solutions pre-event and during event to ensure the best possible customer satisfaction.
• Understands and fosters the hotel/client relationship.

Training/Staff Development

• Creates an atmosphere that fosters the development of technical and leadership skills in other employees.
• Provides mentorship and coaching to technical, sales and operations team members to develop technical skills as needed.
• Develops self as subject matter expert in discipline of specialty.
• Stays current with technology and industry trends.

Event Supervision

• Performs advanced work (pre/during/post event) with operations team members.
• Supervises and directs other technicians during an event.

Equipment Maintenance

• Assists team with proper security, storage, inventory, transportation, and maintenance of equipment.
• Performs inventory and forecasting of equipment needs.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of event technology experience with specialty in Audio, Lighting, Projection, or Video is required.
• 4-5 years of customer service or hospitality experience is preferred.
• External applicants must meet/validate and achieve/complete all training and certifications required for this position, within 60 days of start date. For technical external requirements, view our career path at jobs.encoreglobal.com and 'career path' or the direct link below https://jobs.encoreglobal.com/en/career-paths
• Internal applicants must meet/complete all training and certification requirements as determined by Encore’s Global Learning Training Program in their current position, and for the position they are applying to. Navigate to Connect, HR, Recruiting and Internal Employee Resources to review technical requirements.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with a diverse work force, customer base and senior level management.
• Strong customer, client and coworker interface experience and abilities.
• Self-starter/works independently.
• A valid driver’s license is required for team members in positions that may operate Company vehicles. Additional DOT requirement may need to be met if applicable.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Competencies

Deliver World Class Service

• Hospitality
• Ownership

Do The Right Thing

• Demonstrates Self-Awareness

Drive Results

• Ensures Accountability

See The Big Picture

• Decision Quality
• Manages Complexity

Value People

• Collaborates

For more information on our Competency Group, refer to the Competency Based Talent Management page on Encore Connect by searching for the title or copy & pasting this URL Link (https://psav.sharepoint.com/sites/HR/SitePages/Competency-Supported-Talent-Management.aspx).

Physical Requirements

Team members must be able to meet the physical demands above in order to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency options consist of: Continuously, Frequently, Occasionally and Never.

• Sitting: 2-3 Hours
• Standing: 4-5 Hours
• Walking: 4-5 Hours
• Stooping: 2-3 Hours
• Crawling: 2-3 Hours
• Kneeling: 2-3 Hours
• Bending: 2-3 Hours
• Reaching (above your head): 2-3 Hours
• Climbing: 0-1 Hours
• Grasping: 4-5 Hours

Lifting Requirements

• Lifting 0 - 15 lbs: Continuously
• Lifting 16 – 50 lbs: Frequently
• Lifting 51 - 100 lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting Over 100 lbs: Occasionally

Carrying Requirements

• Carrying 0 - 15 lbs: Continuously
• Carrying 16 – 50 lbs: Frequently
• Carrying 51 - 100 lbs: Occasionally
• Carrying Over 100 lbs: Never

Auditory/Visual Requirements

• Close Vision: Continuously
• Distance Vision: Continuously
• Color Vision: Frequently
• Peripheral Vision: Occasionally
• Depth Perception: Frequently
• Hearing: Continuously

Pushing/Pulling Requirements

• Pushing/Pulling 0 - 15 lbs: Continuously
• Pushing/Pulling 16 – 50 lbs: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 51 - 100 lbs: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling Over 100 lbs: Occasionally

Note: The physical requirements marked with an asterisk (*) indicate activities performed without assistance.

Team members must be able to meet the physical demands above in order to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Hotel

Work is performed in a hotel/convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations. Working times will include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area.

Warehouse

Work is performed at event venues as well as in a warehouse environment. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based in a warehouse environment and when traveling, on an individual venue or a representation of venues in that city or area. When in the Warehouse, work will be completed in an environment with exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members may use high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components. Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Hourly Pay Range

$30.23 - $39.30

The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.

Encore is committed to providing the best benefits options for our employees and families.

We pride ourselves on cultivating a welcoming culture where every individual is celebrated for their unique strengths and differences.