Producer, Museum Experiences and Strategic Initiatives

Museum of Science, Boston

www.mos.org

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 live our vision for a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us.

WHY WE NEED YOU

At the Museum of Science, storytelling and immersive experiences are at the heart of how we engage, educate, and inspire our audiences. As our Producer, you will be a driving force behind the development and execution of compelling multimedia content, live experiences, and special projects that bring science to life in innovative ways. We need a creative visionary and expert project manager who can seamlessly oversee production timelines, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure that every experience is executed at the highest level. You will serve as a strategic partner to internal and external stakeholders, translating big ideas into impactful, audience-driven experiences that align with the Museum’s mission and goals. If you are a dynamic storyteller with a passion for producing engaging, high-quality content, we need you to help shape the future of science engagement.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

• Program Development & Execution: Collaborate with the Creative Director and cross-departmental teams to support design and/or execution of 120-130 events annually across in-person, hybrid, and digital platforms, including program, topic, speaker, artist curation for Adult programming season lineups.
• Event Coordination & Logistics: Manage the logistics of a wide-variety of Museum events and daily programming, ensuring a smooth execution across departments. Ensure that all events meet guest service standards, contribute to positive visitor experiences, and support Museum mission and goals.
• External Partnerships: Strengthen relationships with external partners, including academic institutions, cultural organizations, and talent agencies. Assist in curating high-profile, impactful events with external collaborators to expand the Museum’s reach.
• Collaboration Across Teams: Work closely with the Strategic Events, Centers for Public Science Learning, Public Science Common, Marketing, Advancement, Research & Evaluation, and other internal departments to ensure seamless execution of events and develop strategies for promotion and outreach.
• Budget Management: Assist in managing event budgets for Adult Programs, ensuring financial sustainability while maintaining high-quality programming.
• Event Execution: This role will be responsible for ensuring events run flawlessly and will be required to be onsite for evening, weekend and holidays as needed.
  
  

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (COMPETENCIES)

• Program Innovation & Event Production: Proven ability to create and execute innovative public science events, including hybrid, digital, and in-person formats, particularly in the context of cultural and educational engagement.
• Partnership & Relationship Building: Experience in developing and maintaining long-term relationships with academic, civic, cultural, and industry partners, including curating talent and external collaborations.
• Project & Operations Management: Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex event logistics across multiple platforms and departments, ensuring timely and successful execution.
• Creative Strategy & Collaboration: Ability to contribute to and execute creative programming strategies in alignment with the Museum’s mission. Experience in working collaboratively across departments to ensure cohesive and high-quality event delivery.
  
  

HOW WE WORK – OUR VALUES

• Everyone: We are everyone’s museum. We pursue equity and celebrate every person for who they are. We foster an inclusive environment in which we value and respect diversity.
• Service: We serve our colleagues and community. We hold ourselves accountable to be a trustworthy public resource, and to support a sustainable, just, and evidence-based future.
• Learning: We love learning. We are curious about the world and want to share our joy and wonder with others. We value open minds and recognize that everyone has more to explore, discover, and create.
• Connection: We find strength in connections. We collaborate across communities, organizations, and disciplines to make science relevant and accessible to all.
• Boldness: We dream big. We boldly push ourselves forward, pursuing new ideas and challenges. We experiment and learn from our failures as we seek to inspire purpose, spark imagination, and encourage hope.
  
  

Salary Range: $58,000 USD - $72,000 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.