Lighting Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Museum of Science, Boston

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. 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 a Lighting Supervisor to oversee and execute all lighting 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 lighting to create compelling, memorable experiences for all audiences.

What You'll Accomplish

• Design and maintain a repertory lighting plot to support daily, in-house Museum programming, with additional flexibility and options for special events and programs.
• Serve as a thought-leader in lighting design and electrics, 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 lighting systems and electrics, 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.

What We're Looking For (Competencies)

• Fluent in ETC Eos lighting console programming. Experienced with building magic sheets and control panels for daily use by many users.
• Experienced with lighting software such as Vectorworks and Lightwright.
• Experienced with DMX, networking, and lighting data signal flow.
• Experienced with hanging, programming, and maintaining both static and moving LED fixtures.
• Experienced with lighting for both in-person audiences and for livestream/camera.
• 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.

This is a fully onsite position.

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

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.