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.
What You’ll Accomplish
Deliver Exceptional Guest Service Utilize in-depth knowledge of Museum offerings across channels to provide prompt, accurate service and information by phone, email, and chat. Act as a positive representative of the Museum, ensuring each guest has an outstanding experience.
Utilize CRM & POS Systems: Maintain a working knowledge of the Museum’s customer relationship management and point of sale systems and contact center software to accurately and efficiently perform transactions and record keeping.
Museum-Wide Connection: Liaise across departments to complete tasks that ensure smooth guest check-ins, program fulfillment, and departmental support, including membership fulfillment and report processing.
Support Revenue and Safety Protocols: Handle transactions with accuracy, enforce policies to protect the Museum and guest experiences, and assist with the Museum's lost and found program, maintaining the security and integrity of sensitive items.
The work hours for this position will be Wednesday - Friday, 8:45am to 5:15pm
What We’re Looking For (Competencies)
Accountability and Follow-Through: Completes detailed tasks thoroughly and correctly and handles all necessary tasks in a timely fashion to ensure an exceptional guest experience.
Calm under pressure: Maintains stable performance when under the pressure of heavy call and email volume.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and articulately with executive presence. Maintains this standard in all forms of written communication, including email. Maintains a high level of communication with management and other Science Central staff throughout the day.
Technical chops Experience with learning specialized software for sales, etc., and with the Microsoft Office suite.
Professional Integrity (Handling Sensitive Items/Information): Ability to handle sensitive guest information and valuable lost and found items in an honest, respectful, and ethical manner. To engender a climate of trust and fairness in all dealings with colleagues and the public within and outside the institution.
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 $17.21—$19.36 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.

One of the world's largest science centers and New England’s most attended cultural institution, the Museum of Science, Boston introduces 1.5 million visitors a year to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) via dynamic programs and hundreds of interactive exhibits. The Museum of Science carries out its mission as a leader in transforming the nation’s relationship with science and technology through world-class exhibits, industry-leading curriculum, and innovative programming. As science and technology shapes our lives, it means we:
• Promote active citizenship
• Inspire lifelong appreciation of the importance of science
• Make STEM accessible to young people of all backgrounds and abilities
These principles manifest every day in all we do within the Museum walls as well as around the world, as a steward of our community, as informal and formal educators, and as advocates for scientific advancement.
Since its founding in 1830, the Museum of Science has been at the cutting edge of scientific study and education. Today it has become an iconic symbol of the city’s long cultural and technological history – and future. Within its ¾ mile long building, the Museum of Science includes:
• 10,000 square foot Hall of Human Life, allowing visitors to explore how they engage with their own bodies
• Thomson Theater of Electricity, home to the world’s largest Van de Graaf generator which makes indoor lightning
• Charles Hayden Planetarium, the most technologically advanced theater in New England
• Mugar Omni Theater, New England’s only dome IMAX screen
• Award-winning pre-K – 8 engineering curriculum, EiE, reaching 1.3 million students each year
As a leader in the world’s museum community, we use our role as educator and communicator to bring diverse communities together to learn, share, and consider our collective role in the future of our planet.