EVENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST (contract)

Capgemini; New Jersey; On-site; USD 41,190 - 64,347; Full time

Job summary

Everest in New Jersey seeks an experienced Event Support Specialist to ensure flawless hybrid and in-person events. You will set up and operate A/V gear, manage conferencing systems, and support virtual platforms such as Teams, Webex, and Zoom.

Ideal candidates have strong troubleshooting skills, excellent communication, and the ability to handle multiple events with professionalism. This role may require early hours or special scheduling for events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event support or A/V technical roles, preferably in a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site and remote support for internal and external meetings, conferences, and corporate events.
• Set up, test, and operate audio/visual equipment, including microphones, speakers, projectors, video walls, and conferencing systems.
• Support and troubleshoot virtual meeting platforms including Microsoft Teams, Webex, Zoom, and others.
• Collaborate with IT, Facilities, and Event Planning teams to ensure all technical aspects of events are covered.
• Maintain and manage inventory of A/V equipment and supplies.
• Provide real-time troubleshooting during live events to ensure minimal disruption.
• Assist with recording, streaming, and post-event media management.
• Train and guide Everest employees on best practices for using meeting technologies.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend upgrades or improvements.

Skills

A/V systems

Hybrid event support

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Mixers and switchers

Video wall displays

Recording/Streaming gear

Job description

Position Summary

Everest is seeking a tech-savvy Event Support Specialist to provide hands‑on support for all meetings, conferences, and events held at Everest offices or off‑site venues. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in audio/visual equipment and virtual meeting platforms, ensuring seamless execution of hybrid and in‑person events.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on‑site and remote support for internal and external meetings, conferences, and corporate events.
• Set up, test, and operate audio/visual equipment, including microphones, speakers, projectors, video walls, and conferencing systems.
• Support and troubleshoot virtual meeting platforms including Microsoft Teams, Webex, Zoom, and others.
• Collaborate with IT, Facilities, and Event Planning teams to ensure all technical aspects of events are covered.
• Maintain and manage inventory of A/V equipment and supplies.
• Provide real‑time troubleshooting during live events to ensure minimal disruption.
• Assist with recording, streaming, and post‑event media management.
• Train and guide Everest employees on best practices for using meeting technologies.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend upgrades or improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event support or A/V technical roles, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Webex, Zoom, and other conferencing platforms.
• Strong knowledge of audio/visual systems, including mixers, switchers, microphones, and display technologies.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, or weekends as needed for event coverage.
• Ability to lift and transport equipment (up to 50 lbs).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in A/V technology or meeting platforms (e.g., Teams, Webex, Zoom).
• Experience with hybrid event setups and streaming technologies.
• Familiarity with event management software or scheduling tools.

The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $29.90/hour - $46.71/hour.

Our offered benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.