Program Assistants

UTN; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

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 requires collection of anonymous guest surveys to help hit team goals and metrics.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Collecting anonymous guest surveys to meet team and personal metrics.
• 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

Job description

Your schedule will vary from week to week and may include morning, afternoon, or evening (Wednesdays only) shifts. You must have at least 20 hours per week of availability, including either Saturday, Sunday, or both

Is this a work study job?

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department

Department 00018 - Utah Museum of Natl Hist Oper

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $15.00 - $15.50

Close Date

Close Date 11/02/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

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 requires collection of anonymous guest surveys to help hit team goals and metrics. 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

• 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
• Collecting anonymous guest surveys to meet team and personal metrics.
• 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.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Program Assistant,, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Preferences

Special Instructions Summary

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest level of completed education?
  • None
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
• * How many years of related work experience do you have?
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
  • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
  • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
  • 14 years or more

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• List of References

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