Theater Technical Specialist

Cambridge Public Schools • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• Candidates must have experience and strong knowledge of technical theater
• Knowledge of technical theater boards, panels and equipment
• Customer Service experience
• Familiar with the Eos family of lighting control
• Familiar with the Soundcraft Digital series of sound control
• Basic microphone and speaker placement and use
• Good working knowledge of computers (pc/mac) and projectors
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work with young learners and community members

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all technical aspects of the theater while in use by CPSD, the City of Cambridge and outside renters.
• Ensure proper use and care of CPS equipment and the facility.
• Preparing the space for the arrival of the user.
• Assisting with the operation of theatrical lighting and sound.
• Advising staging, and possible stagecraft development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees