Job Details

Shift Coordinator

Position Number: 6376449
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Museum & Arts Administration

Shift Coordinator

Job Summary

The Natural History Museum of Utah is inviting applications for the Shift Coordinator position on the Guest and Member Experience Team (GMET). The Shift Coordinator supports the day-to-day operations of the Museum's Guest and Member Experience team. Using leadership skills and modeling exceptional guest service, the Shift Coordinator will help to train, schedule, and mentor the team's part-time GMET Associates. They will play a key role in ensuring NHMU meets targets for onsite membership sales and exceptional customer service. They will also collaborate closely with other members of the department, and NHMU, to advance department and museum goals. The individual will also be cross trained as a GMET Sales Coordinator to help cover areas as needed. NHMU places a strong emphasis on providing an exceptional experience to every guest who visits the museum or participates in any of our programs. We believe that everyone at NHMU, at every level and in all departments, is a critical part of providing this level of experience. Therefore, all staff members receive ongoing training and are expected to consistently contribute to creating exceptional, memorable, and inclusive experiences for our guests, partners, and the community.

Responsibilities
The Guest and Member Experience Team Shift Coordinator will be responsible for:
Leading and managing the daily operations of GMET's involvement in daily NHMU happenings
Helping to ensure NHMU meets targets for onsite membership sales and exceptional customer service
Using problem solving and de-escalation strategies to resolve guest and Member complaints.
Supporting Members and guests via email and by phone.
Monitoring team performance, offering coaching and feedback as needed to ensure team members meet or exceed job expectations.
Supporting the GMET Sales Coordinator by keeping accurate counts of cash safe and cashier drawers.
Ensuring a clean and safe work environment and following NHMU procedures for guest/team member incidents.
Keeping up to date inventory for all GMET operational supplies.
Performing admin duties as needed such as updating training materials and keeping track of staff attendance, etc.
Filling in as GMET Sales Coordinator as needed by supporting membership sales, conducting ticket and audio guide transactions, and providing details of upcoming programs to guests and members.
Assisting with department special programs and events including Member previews, exhibition openings, the annual Gala and more.
Supporting general operational needs and performing other duties as assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

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

Preferences
Prior experience supervising part time staff in customer service roles is preferred, as is a commitment to excellence, a sense of urgency, and a willingness to work hard to advance the mission of the Natural History Museum of Utah.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN42460B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: The standard work schedule is five days a week. As the Guest and Member Experience Team is critical to enabling NHMU to serve guests seven days a week, the schedule includes at least one Saturday or Sunday weekly plus alternating Wednesday evenings. Occasional holidays and other evenings based on NHMU operations and Museum special events are also anticipated.
Department: 00018 - Utah Museum of Natl Hist Oper
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 44,000
Close Date: 8/15/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/185452