Virtual Workshop Support Specialist

Employment Type: Full-Time, Independent Contractor
Work Model: Remote
Work Hours: US Business Hours alignment

A leadership development and coaching organization is looking for a Virtual Workshop Support Specialist to handle the technical side of live online workshops for an international group of leaders.

About the role

You will work alongside the lead facilitator during fully virtual, interactive leadership development sessions delivered in four-hour blocks, with setup time before each one. Your job is to keep the platform and the room running smoothly so the facilitator can focus entirely on delivering the program. Sessions are expected to run during 2027, with dates still being finalized.

Responsibilities

Manage the virtual meeting platform before and during live sessions, including setup
Create and run breakout rooms for group activities
Support participant interactions during interactive workshops and group exercises
Troubleshoot technical issues in real time for participants and the facilitator
Partner with the facilitator so they can stay focused on content and delivery
Keep sessions on track across a multi-module program

Required Qualifications

Experience producing or hosting live virtual workshops, trainings, or webinars
Hands-on experience managing a video meeting platform, including breakout rooms
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues live without disrupting the session
Comfort supporting an international group of participants in an interactive format
Availability for four-hour live sessions plus setup time, during US business hours
Availability to deliver throughout 2027

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting leadership development, coaching, or corporate training programs
Experience supporting participants across multiple time zones

Who thrives in this role

Calm under pressure when something breaks in the middle of a live session
Anticipates technical needs before the facilitator has to ask
Friendly and patient with participants who are less comfortable with technology
Organized, with a habit of testing everything before the session starts

Virtual Workshop Support Specialist - 67436767917