Venue Operations Technician

Museum-of-Scienc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

The Museum of Science in Boston is seeking Venue Operations Technicians to support the daily operations of the Public Science Common and other Museum venues, executing a range of equipment for both in-person and online audiences.

This role involves working with the Technical Director and Supervisors to install, maintain and run production gear across events, rehearsals and strikes, with a flexible Tue–Sat schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience running live events or theatre productions.
• Ability to read technical drawings and event plans.
• Willingness to learn multiple technical areas as needed.
• Comfortable working at heights and in backstage show conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support events in the Public Science Common and other venues across all production stages: call, load-in, rehearsals, performances, strike.
• Collaborate with Technical Director and Audio/Lighting/Video Supervisors to install, maintain and run equipment.
• Serve as technical support to educators, presenters, rental producers and Museum guests.

Skills

Live events

Theatre tech

Reading plans

Customer service

Height safety

Equipment rigging

Job description

Innovation and creativity come from the unique perspectives of a diverse staff. We value your perspective.

Who We Are

As science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good while keeping up with the pace of change. Among the world’s largest science centers and New England’s most attended cultural institution, we engage nearly five million people a year – at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online.

The Museum’s singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge puts us at the junction of some of the world’s most influential academic institutions and industries, local and state government, schools, and the public. Trusted by each sector, we are ideally positioned to convene, inspire, and create meaningful experiences for all.

Why We Need You

In October 2026, the Museum will open the Public Science Common, a state‑of‑the‑art convening and performance space for daily science presentations, immersive theatre, dance productions, and 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.

What You’ll Accomplish

• 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 We’re Looking For (Competencies)

• Experienced in running live events and/or theatrical productions. 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.
• 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.

Salary Range

$25.77 - $26.44 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.