Audio Supervisor

Museum of Science • Boston, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Museum of Science is seeking an Audio Supervisor to oversee and execute all audio needs for the new Public Science Common, a state-of-the-art convening and performance space opening in October 2026. This role will make meaningful contributions to the commissioning and opening of this new venue, supporting all Museum stakeholders in using audio to create compelling, memorable experiences for all audiences. The Museum of Science is one of the world's largest science centers and New England's most attended cultural institution, engaging nearly five million people a year. Its unique location positions it to convene, inspire, and create meaningful experiences for all, with a mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone.

Requirements

• Experienced with Yamaha audio consoles.
• Experienced with analog & digital signal flow for audio, including Dante/networking.
• Experienced with building and running QLab workspaces.
• Experienced with capturing audio for livestreams and recordings.
• Comfortable working at heights of ~25’ on a tension wire grid, as well as from ladders and personnel lifts.
• Comfortable working in backstage show conditions including but not limited to: fog, haze, strobes, dim lights, and loud sounds.

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience with immersive, spatial sound technology a plus (d&b Soundscape) and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Supervise audio reinforcement for daily, in-house Museum programming as well as rental events and visiting performances.
• Deliver high quality audio for both in-person and online audiences.
• Serve as a thought-leader in sound design and engineering, and collaborate with internal Museum departments and external partners in creating experiences for the Public Science Common, and venues across the Museum.
• Act as the Museum’s subject matter expert for audio systems and sound engineering, defining standards and providing consultation across planning, design, installation, commissioning, and ongoing operations.
• Collaborate with Technical Director and other Supervisors to create systems, procedures, and documentation to support an always-on venue in a Museum that is open 7 days a week, 360 days a year.
• Develop familiarity with all venue systems, and be willing to assist across departments and cover when needed.
• Work a flexible schedule and run any complex or premiere events (with some nights and weekends required).
• Train staff members for daily, recurring operations.

Benefits

• The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law.
• We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed