Job Description

Audio Technician- Summer 2026 (Part-time/Seasonal)

Expected Start Date: May 2026

Details

• Part Time (Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal Status), non-exempt
• $23.00 - $26.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)
• Reports to Recreation Supervisor- Arts and Events
• Located primarily at the outdoor Staring Lake Amphitheater (14800 Pioneer Trail Eden Prairie, MN 55347) plus other outdoor event sites in Eden Prairie.
• Position runs May- August 2026. Hours will average 10-15 hours per week and will vary based on needs which include weekdays, evenings, weekends and July 4th required.

Responsibilities

The Audio Technician manages sound set-up, execution, and tear down for rentals, concerts, the summer musical, and special events with additional duties as needed. The primary location for this seasonal position is at the Staring Lake Amphitheater and requires soundboard management in an outdoor setting. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are:

• Provides excellent customer service to all guests, volunteers, staff, and contracted talent. Works collaboratively with City staff to establish and maintain sound tech schedules and policies.
• Works independently to set up, operate, and take down sound equipment which may include microphones, speakers, mixing board, electrical cabling, monitors, as well as rear-projection projector, and other equipment as required. Serves as contact to performance groups and provides customized sound support to meet performance needs; may include assistance with loading and unloading equipment; greets groups before each performance and aids with any last-minute requests. Monitors the sound level/ sound amplification according to the City of Eden Prairie’s sound/noise ordinance.

While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age; minimum of six months experience with various sound systems including set-up, operation, production, take-down, and troubleshooting required. An associates/technical degree or current enrollment in Sound Tech/Sound Mixing or closely related degree program may substitute for up to 3 months of experience.
• Must be able to frequently lift/carry/pull up to 50 lbs.; occasionally lift/carry/pull up to 75-100 lbs; and the ability to bend/stand/reach.
• Must have evening, weekend & July 4th
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position includes professional reference checks, background check, drivers license check, work verification.

Skills

• Able to convey a message to get a point across. Communicates in a clear and concise manner. Able to write clearly and succinctly. Tailors message to a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Ability to perform and/or coordinate several activities, responsibilities, and tasks simultaneously in a polite and professional manner. Prioritizes what needs to get done. Keeps things neat and orderly. Utilizes tools for efficiency. Factors several considerations when planning. Establishes methods to ensure routine tasks are completed.
• Ability to tackle a problem by using logical, systematic, sequential approach. Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives. Notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information. Identifies a set of features, parameters or considerations to take into account in analyzing a situation or making a decision.

City of Eden Prairie Values

We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance and relationships.