Fan Engagement Specialist - Part-time

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts in museum store & café

Free access to museum events & shows

Employer paid parking

Paid time off

Job summary

Rock Hall in Cleveland is hiring a Fan Engagement Specialist to greet guests, assist with entry and events, and share the love of rock and roll. No prior museum experience is required, but enthusiasm, energy, and people skills are essential.

You will work evenings and weekends to support concerts, programs, and everyday guest experiences. The role focuses on creating memorable visitor interactions, answering questions, and guiding guests through exhibits, while representing the Rock Hall brand

Qualifications

• Availability to work predominantly evenings and weekends; must be able to work at least one weekend shift each weekend.
• Customer service experience.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Appreciation of Rock & Roll and/or music history.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with energy, enthusiasm, and a welcoming attitude.
• Support onstage posts throughout the museum, including entry, ticket scanning, exhibit halls, theaters, and answering phones & emails.
• Actively engage with guests during their visit – answer questions, share stories, and initiate conversation.
• Address guest concerns, questions, or complaints promptly and professionally, and elevate to supervisor as needed.
• Provide visitors with wayfinding assistance and recommendations throughout the museum.
• Help with crowd flow and guest experience during high-volume events, concerts, public programs, and private events.
• Maintain awareness of daily programming, live music, exhibits and special events.
• Assist with opening/closing procedures as assigned.
• Represent the Rock Hall brand as a visible ambassador on the museum floor.
• Report operational, cleanliness, or safety issues promptly.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Music history knowledge

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rock Hall Culture Statement At the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, we are dedicated to making a difference. We are an inclusive & welcoming museum that encourages creativity, embraces innovation, and creates a culture of belonging.

FAN ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST

We recognize that exceptional candidates may not meet every listed qualification.

Your Rock & Roll Dream Job Awaits! The Rock Hall is seeking enthusiastic, energetic, and passionate music fans to join our team and help deliver a top notch, unforgettable experience.

Our Fan Engagement Specialists work and have fun in a world-class museum featuring live music, public programming, and events! No prior museum experience needed, just your love of music and people. The Fan Engagement Specialists are responsible for creating an engaging experience for all Rock Hall guests while sharing their love of rock and roll to make sure we provide the best quality service possible.

We are currently seeking new team members that want to work evening and weekend shifts.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Greet guests with energy, enthusiasm, and a welcoming attitude
• Support various onstage posts throughout the museum, including but not limited to entry, ticket scanning, exhibit halls, theaters, and answering phones & emails
• Actively engage with guests during their visit – answer questions, share stories, and initiate conversation
• Address guest concerns, questions, or complaints promptly and professionally, and elevate to supervisor team as needed
• Provide visitors with wayfinding assistance and recommendations throughout the museum
• Help with crowd flow and guest experience during high-volume events, concerts, public programs, and private events
• Maintain awareness of daily programming, live music, exhibits and special events
• Assist with opening/closing procedures as assigned
• Represent the Rock Hall brand as a visible ambassador on the museum floor
• Report operational, cleanliness, or safety issues promptly
• Duties include but may not be limited to the above

Preferred Experience In The Following Areas Helpful

• Customer service
• Knowledge and appreciation of Rock and Roll history
• Desire to engage with our visitors
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the downtown Cleveland area and activities
• Bilingual capabilities a bonus

Requirements

• Availability to work predominantly evenings and weekends; must be able to work at least one weekend shift each weekend
• Customer service experience
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Appreciation of Rock & Roll and/or music history
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Ability to successfully pass a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame background investigation and drug screen

We offer

• Exciting work environment
• Discounts in museum store & café
• Free access to museum events & shows
• Employer paid parking & close proximity to public transportation
• Ability to earn paid time off

Working Conditions

• Environmental Parameters: Ability to work in a window-less office. Ability to work in an environment with loud noise, such as house music.
• Physical Demands:
  • Strength: Ability to lift/move items weighing up to 20 lbs. (approximately)
  • Type: Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word and to perceive nature of sounds. Ability to hear accurately to interact with the public and co-workers. Demonstrate clarity of vision; judge distance and space relationships; identify and distinguish colors, numbers, and figures. Ability to visually determine the accuracy of work done and observe/assess possible threats to safety. Ability to ascend or descend ladders and stairs. Ability to bend body downwards and forward by bending spine at waist to access areas closer to the ground. Ability to bend legs at knee. Ability to extend arms and hands in any direction. Ability to use upper extremities to exert force to move an object forward, and to tug behind. Ability to raise objects from a lower position to a higher position. Ability to perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, and characteristics. Ability to perform tasks concurrently. Work involves walking and standing most of the time but will also involve sitting for periods of time.

Equipment Used

• Phone, tablets, personal computer, telephone, radios, and other office equipment.

Aptitude Requirements

• Cognitive:
  • Analytical: Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  • Communication: Ability to be conversant in Museum rules and procedures. Ability to understand and carry out written or verbal instructions. Ability to answer inquiries from visitors, and employees.
  • Administrative: Ability to complete forms. Ability to pay attention to detail and accurately distinguish data. Ability to organize and prioritize various schedules, data and documents.
• Manual:
  • Motor Coordination: Ability to make necessary movements in selecting, picking and depositing items.
  • Finger Dexterity: Ability to pick, pinch or otherwise work with fingers to operate above equipment. Ability to pick up a variety of items and place them on shelves; to move knobs, buttons or switches.
  • Manual Dexterity: Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands. Ability to shake, sort, fold or stack items; to place and retrieve items.

Employer's Rights

This job description does not list all the duties of the position. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.