Theater Technical Specialist

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 7,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

A public education institution is seeking a Technical Specialist for part-time technical theater roles. Responsibilities include overseeing equipment use, providing assistance with lighting and sound, and ensuring the facility's proper care. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in technical theater and customer service skills, with specific knowledge of lighting control and sound systems. The contract runs from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with a total amount not to exceed $7500.

Qualifications

• Must have experience and strong knowledge of technical theater.
• Knowledge of technical theater boards, panels, and equipment is required.
• Customer service experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical aspects of the theater while in use.
• Ensure proper use and care of CPS equipment.
• Assist with operation of lighting and sound.

Skills

Technical theater knowledge

Customer service skills

Experience with lighting and sound equipment

Tools

Eos lighting control

Soundcraft Digital series

Computers (PC/Mac)

Job description

Description of Service Opportunity

Cambridge Public Schools is seeking a pool of skilled and experienced, part-time, “as needed” technical theater professionals to support the running of the new and recently renovated school theaters in the city. The selected Technical Specialist will be responsible for attending to the year-round rental needs and uses of the CPS recently renovated and newly built school theaters.

Minimum Requirements

This work includes overseeing all technical aspects of the theater while in use by CPSD, the City of Cambridge and outside renters. The Technical Specialist (TS) is to ensure proper use and care of CPS equipment and the facility by preparing the space for the arrival of the user, assisting with the operation of theatrical lighting and sound, advising staging, and possible stagecraft development. The TS should be very familiar with the Eos family of lighting control, the Soundcraft Digital series of sound control, basic microphone and speaker placement and use, as well as good working knowledge of computers (pc/mac) and projectors. The TS acts as a representative of the CPS and should have excellent communication and customer service skills as well as the ability to work with young learners and community members.

• Candidates must have experience and strong knowledge of technical theater
• Knowledge of technical theater boards, panels and equipment
• Customer Service experience

Length of Contract

July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026

Contract Amount

Not exceed $7500.00

Please note that your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate. If you are a non-exempt employee and have worked more than 40 hours a week, you will be paid time and a half for any hours worked over 40 hours.