Venue Operations Technician

Museum of Science • Boston, MA

30d • $26 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Museum of Science is seeking Venue Operations Technicians to support the daily operations of the Public Science Common and other Museum venues. This role involves implementing a variety of equipment and technologies to execute high-quality productions for both in-person and online audiences. The Public Science Common is a new state-of-the-art convening and performance space opening in October 2026, designed for events ranging from daily science presentations to high-profile spectacles. The Museum of Science is a leading cultural institution dedicated to inspiring a lifelong love of science in everyone.

Requirements

• Experienced in running live events and/or theatrical productions.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings and event plans, and to execute those plans independently and on teams.
• Able to provide outstanding service and support all creative and technical requests.
• 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

• Experiences in audio, lighting, video, rigging, carpentry, stage operations, or stage management.
• A willingness to continually learn all of the above.

Responsibilities

• Support events in the Public Science Common and other Museum venues across all stages of the production process, including work calls, load-in, technical rehearsals, performances, and strike.
• Work collaboratively with Technical Director and Audio, Lighting, and Video Supervisors to install, maintain, and run technical production equipment.
• Serve as technical support staff to a wide range of stakeholders, including Museum educators, outside presenters and production teams, rental event producers, and Museum guests.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity
• 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.
• 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