Job Details

GMET Associate

Position Number: 6376460
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Museum & Arts Administration

GMET Associate

Job Summary

The Guest & Member Experience Team (GMET) Associate position at the Natural History Museum of Utah plays a key role in the successful daily operation of the museum. This position is responsible for ensuring outstanding guest service, maintaining communication and workspace management, and conveying a general knowledge of the museum's collections, galleries, and policies. Position also includes the opportunity for associates to get involved in and learn about other areas of the Philanthropy and Communications Team through participation in department led events.

Responsibilities
The Guest & Member Experience Team Associate will be responsible for:
Greeting and welcoming incoming and outgoing guests of NHMU
Demonstrating customer service standards to both internal and external guess via positive professional communication
Knowing and enforcing the policies and procedures of the GMET department and museum at large.
Using de-escalation strategies to help and solve Guest and Member complaints before escalating them to the GMET Lead
Being aware of daily activities and programs happening in the museum
Maintaining Gallery and Info Desk cleanliness
Using and maintaining the tools provided in the hosting bags, including cleaning cloths, trash bags, hand sanitizer, objects of interest, business cards, etc.
Proactively engaging with guests in the galleries and other public spaces.
Anticipate Guest and Member needs, and answer questions to ensure them a fun and safe visit.
Having an intermediate level knowledge of the galleries to help answer questions and enhance the guest experience.
Attending monthly staff meetings and/or after-hours events This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications
Excellent customer service and human relations skills; the ability to work independently, exercise judgment, and resolve issues. May be required to stand for a number of hours at a time, lift 10 lbs., and/or walk up and down stairs multiple times.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:
Written & oral communication skills
Basic computing and counting skills
Adaptability/handle pressure well
Time management
Attention to detail
Likes to meet new people
Willingness to learn

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN16026N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: Your schedule will vary from week to week and may include morning, afternoon, or evening shifts. You must have at least 16 hours per week of useful availability, including either Saturday, Sunday, or both
Department: 00018 - Utah Museum of Natl Hist Oper
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 15.00 to 15.50
Close Date: 7/22/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/185450