Theater Systems Technologist

Eden Prairie Schools; Unterseen; On-site; CHF 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Prairie Schools is seeking a Theater Systems Technologist to provide expert design, maintenance, and upgrade support for theater audio, lighting, and video at EPHS and CMS, with event support at Valley View Campus. The role emphasizes seamless operation for non-technical staff and proactive system design guidance.

Ideal candidates have at least three years of theater AV experience, advanced knowledge of AV systems, and the ability to evaluate vendor proposals.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary training or certification in audio engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of three years' experience designing, maintaining, or troubleshooting theater AV/sound/lighting systems.
• Advanced working knowledge of theater audio, lighting, and video systems.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues and advise on simple day-to-day use.
• Ability to evaluate vendor quotes and proposals for replacements or upgrades.
• Strong communication skills to translate technical issues for non-technical staff.
• Availability on an as-needed or contracted basis, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Theater AV expertise

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Post-secondary training in audio engineering

Tools

Dante Level III certification

Job description

Notice of Opening

Theater Systems Technologist

The Eden Prairie School District is seeking a highly organized individual to provide specialized technical expertise for the design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrade of theater audio, lighting, and video systems at EPHS and CMS and technical event support at Valley View, distinct from day-to-day facilitation of those systems by on-site staff.

POSITION

Theater Systems Technologist

LOCATION

Eden Prairie High School, Central Middle School, Valley View Campus

CLASSIFICATION

CLASS Level 5

RATE OF PAY

$28.51/hr

HOURS PER DAY

8

START & ENDING TIME

1:30 PM - 10:00 PM

WORKING DAYS PER YEAR

260 days per year

PAID HOLIDAYS

12

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

Please see the attached job description for more details about this position.

• Post-secondary training or certification in audio (Yamaha, Allen, Heath) engineering, theatrical technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered. Dante Level III certification a plus
• Minimum of three years' experience designing, maintaining, or troubleshooting professional or educational theater AV/sound/lighting systems.
• Advanced working knowledge of theater audio, lighting, and video systems
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, and to advise on system design so that day-to-day use remains simple for non-specialist staff
• Ability to evaluate vendor quotes and proposals (e.g., for system replacement or upgrades) and make recommendations
• Strong communication skills to translate technical issues for non-technical staff
• Availability on an as-needed or contracted basis, which may include evenings and weekends

ANTICIPATED START DATE

November 2nd, 2026

APPLICATIONS PREFERRED BY

Application review will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.

EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Eden Prairie Public Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Eden Prairie Public Schools does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.