Venue Operations Technician

Museum of Science • Boston, MA

30d • Onsite

About The Position

In October 2026, the Museum will open the Public Science Common, a state-of-the-art convening and performance space for everything from daily science presentations and immersive theatre and dance productions to high-profile spectacle events. We are seeking Venue Operations Technicians to support the daily operations of the Public Science Common and other Museum venues, implementing a variety of equipment and technologies to execute high-quality productions for both in-person and online audiences. This position will work a flexible schedule, typically Tuesday-Saturday, with night and weekend event work as scheduled.

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 are all desirable, and 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.

What This Job Offers

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