Illusion Expert

MOI Detroit LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Plan

Commuter Benefit Account

Employee discounts at our museums!

Job summary

Museum of Illusions Detroit is seeking an Illusion Expert to welcome guests and guide them through exhibits, while assisting with events and delivering exceptional customer service. You will help guests capture memorable photos and ensure a smooth guest experience.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, selling tickets, answering questions, supporting special events, and maintaining brand standards across the museum shop and facilities.

Qualifications

• 2 years of customer-facing experience is highly desired.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in arts, entertainment, or hospitality is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and greet them in a friendly manner.
• Guide guests through exhibits and assist with interactive experiences.
• Sell tickets at the reception and handle basic inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Hospitality

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About Museum of IllusionsMuseum of Illusions is the world's largest and fastest-growing museum chain, with nearly 70 locations. We have welcomed over 20 million visitors worldwide since 2015. Museum of Illusions is a visual, sensory, and educational experience designed to engage your sense of wonder and shift your perspective through the science behind optical illusions. We value play, exploration, and creativity, and we are rapidly growing. Join us in our mission to inspire wonder and joy through illusions!Candidate Profile and FocusAttitude is everything! We are looking for open, hospitable, friendly, outgoing, and enthusiastic individuals who make every guest’s visit memorable! As an Illusion Expert you will set the tone for the guest experience, playing an integral role in the success of the Museum by facilitating interaction with the exhibits for guests of all ages. Additionally, you will monitor and assist with museum operations, and work cross-functionally in various areas of the museum to ensure guests’ needs are met and the museum is maintained to brand standards.Primary Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesWillingness to perform the most effective role.Present a positive and professional demeanor, as an ambassador for the Museum.Ensure guest satisfaction by providing superior customer service wherever you meet guests in the museum!Have a working knowledge of all museum exhibits, to instruct guests and facilitate their experience sparking curiosity and inviting them to play!Assist guests in capturing the best photographic memories.Participate in and/or lead special events (i.e., school field trips, group visits, birthday parties, private rentals).Provide tours to guests or prospective group clients as requested by management.Maintain museum standards for cleanliness throughout the museum to include the bathrooms, the retail shop, Smart Playroom, and outdoor entryway.Maintain the museum’s traffic flow.Serve as an ambassador of first impressions at the reception area. Greet and direct guests in accordance with provided guidelines, sell tickets, answer phones, answer questions/provide guidance as needed, check out guests purchasing merchandise from the retail shop, process refunds and manage discount inquiries.Restock the retail shop with merchandise ensuring displays meet brand standards.Engage with guests in the retail shop, answer questions, suggest products.Engage with guests in the Smart Playroom as they work to solve the puzzles!QualificationsHigh School Diploma2 years of customer-facing experience highly desiredExperience in the arts, entertainment, performance or hospitality industry is a strong plusExceptional communication and interpersonal skillsPassion for guest engagementAn outgoing attitudeProactive, reliable, and trustworthy.Ability to work under pressure.Significant emotional intelligence.Self-starter personality.Physical Requirements/DemandsMust be able to use hands and fingers to type on a keyboard, use a laptop and other office equipment.Must be able to ascend/descend flights of stairs.Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch, and squat.Must be able to properly express oneself, exchange information, communicate and converse with diverse cultures, races, sexes and genders.Must be able to lift 25 lbs.Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors.Must be able to use sight to detect, determine, perceive, observe, inspect, and assess situations.Must be able to stand for the duration of your shift.Perks and Benefits401k Retirement PlanCommuter Benefit AccountEmployee discounts at our museums!Company Statement: Museum of Illusions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.