CPT Function Coordinator

Museum of Science
Boston, MA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to event coordination professionals with a flexible schedule working in a science museum setting.

Best fit for

  • Event professionals with 1+ year of experience and a strong focus on client satisfaction.
    — “One (1) year or more of event coordination experience”
  • Candidates who thrive in flexible, on-demand work arrangements and are detail-oriented.
    — “This position does not have a set weekly schedule or guaranteed hours”
  • Individuals who can manage high-pressure situations and maintain clear communication.
    — “Ability to remain calm & function when working in challenging situation”

Things to consider

  • The role requires availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays, which may impact work-life balance.
    — “candidates must be flexible and available to work a variety of days, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays”

How to stand out

  • Highlight past experience in managing event setups and guest safety protocols.
    — “Prepare Event Spaces: Sets necessary signage, parking validator, coat check tags (as needed), etc. to help welcome guests.”
  • Emphasize your ability to document event outcomes thoroughly and clearly.
    — “Document Event Outcomes: Ensures clear/concise event documentation post-event.”
  • Showcase your problem-solving abilities with specific examples from event coordination.
    — “Demonstrated problem-solving skills”
  • Demonstrate your experience in collaborating with on-site leads during event execution.
    — “Works as a contributing team member, under the on-site direction & guidance of the Lead Function Coordinator”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Support event operations
  • Prepare event spaces
  • Monitor event execution
  • Ensure guest safety
  • Document event outcomes
Typical background
1+ year of event coordination experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Event CoordinationEvent SetupEvent ExecutionGuest SafetyEvent Documentation

Preferred

Event Planning

Stack & domain

Event CoordinationSignageParking ValidatorCoat Check TagsFloorplansTables/chairsAVGuest SafetyEvent DocumentationProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkAttention To Detail

About the role

Original posting from Museum of Science via Greenhouse

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

Why We Need You

Under direction of the Operations Manager, Event Strategy, Sales & Operations (ESSO), this position is responsible for supporting event(s) sold & coordinated by the ESSO department. Major duties include ensuring that a client's expectations are met, adherence to the Museum's policies and standard operating procedures, as well as clear/concise event documentation post-event.

Schedule: This position does not have a set weekly schedule or guaranteed hours. Shifts are assigned based on the Museum's event calendar, and candidates must be flexible and available to work a variety of days, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.

What You’ll Accomplish

Support Event Operations: Works as a contributing team member, under the on-site direction & guidance of the Lead Function Coordinator.

Prepare Event Spaces: Sets necessary signage, parking validator, coat check tags (as needed), etc. to help welcome guests.

Confirm Event Setups: Helps confirm accurate set-ups (floorplans - tables/chairs, AV, etc.).

Monitor Event Execution: Stays proactive & vigilant throughout the event to communicate any problems/challenges that arise to the Lead.

Support Guest Safety: Oversees arrival, movement & departure of guests to ensure safety.

Document Event Outcomes: Ensures clear/concise event documentation post-event.

What We’re Looking For (Competencies)

General knowledge & understanding of the work environment; HS Diploma or equivalent

One (1) year or more of event coordination experience

Demonstrated problem-solving skills

Demonstrated verbal & written communication skills

Ability to remain calm & function when working in challenging situation

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$21.99—$21.99 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.

Source: Museum of Science careers (Greenhouse)

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