Temporary Event Operations Manager

Museum-of-Scienc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Museum of Science in Boston is seeking a Manager, Event Operations to lead the Function Coordinator team and manage vendor relationships behind every contracted event.

You will ensure alignment between internal Museum teams and external partners, overseeing staffing, equipment, ticketing, and programming needs to deliver successful events across our venues. This temporary role ends January 11, 2027.

Qualifications

• Team coordination and support across a multi-site events team.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and vendors.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple events.
• Good judgment and real-time problem solving during events.
• Ability to build and maintain vendor and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational processes for ~25 part-time Coordinators, schedule shifts, answer questions, and escalate issues to management.
• Oversee end-to-end execution of contracted events with vendors to meet financial goals.
• Contract and manage vendor agreements for equipment, rentals, and furnishings.
• Liaise with internal Museum teams and external vendors to improve event planning.
• Maintain knowledge of policies and event software; support other departments when busy.

Skills

Team coordination

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Relationship management

Job description

The Museum of Science in Boston is seeking a Manager, Event Operations to lead the Function Coordinator team and manage vendor relationships behind every contracted event.

You will ensure alignment between internal Museum teams and external partners, overseeing staffing, equipment, ticketing, and programming needs to deliver successful events across our venues. This temporary role ends January 11, 2027.