What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audio Supervisor position at Museum of Science?
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. Come join us on our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone and living our vision for a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us.
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 everything from daily science presentations, immersive theatre & dance productions, to high-profile spectacle events.
We are seeking an Audio Supervisor to oversee and execute all audio needs, and make meaningful contributions to the commissioning and opening of a new, global stage for science education. We are looking for a proactive collaborator to support all Museum stakeholders in using audio to create compelling, memorable experiences for all audiences.
What You’ll Accomplish
- 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. All staff are expected to develop familiarity with all venue systems, and be willing to assist across departments and cover when needed.
- This position will work a flexible schedule and run any complex or premiere events (with some nights and weekends required) and train staff members for daily, recurring operations.
This is a fully onsite position.
What We’re Looking For (Competencies)
- Experienced with Yamaha audio consoles.
- Experienced with analog & digital signal flow for audio, including Dante/networking.
- Experienced with building and running QLab workspaces.
- Additional experience with immersive, spatial sound technology a plus (d&b Soundscape) and a willingness to learn.
- 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.
How We Work-Our Values
Mission-Focused: We inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone.
Audience-Driven: Everything we do begins with the people we serve.
Innovative: We are curious, take smart risks, share responsibility, and own outcomes.
Generous: We offer time and energy towards common goals.
Salary Range
$68,000 - $85,000 USD
Salary : $68,000 - $85,000