Shift Supervisor

Museum of Illusions; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Plan

Health, dental, vision life, disablety

Commuter Benefit Account

15 Days Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Employee discounts at our museums!

Job summary

Museum of Illusions in Detroit is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead 7–10 floor staff, oversee guest experiences, and ensure exhibits operate smoothly. This full-time role requires weekend and night availability and strong supervisory and customer service skills.

You will mediate conflicts, respond to guest inquiries, and support opening/closing duties while upholding museum rules and maintenance tasks. Arts/hospitality experience is a plus; join a growing team delivering memorable experiences.

Qualifications

• 2+ years supervisory experience.
• 2+ years in a customer facing role.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in arts, entertainment, performance or hospitality is a plus.
• Go-getter attitude, proactive, accountable and trustworthy.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Required nights and weekends availability.
• Flexibility to open and close shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead 7–10 floor staff, assign positions, and ensure proper coverage for guest experience.
• Monitor staff and guest satisfaction by being present on the museum floor.
• Mediate and resolve conflicts between employees or guests.
• Provide first-contact customer service for visitors, refunds and discounts.
• Escalate guest concerns and ensure museum rules are followed.
• Handle opening/closing duties and daily checklists.
• Assist with maintenance tasks and basic upkeep.
• Operate in rotations for Operations Admin, Retail or Guest Services duties.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer facing

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Work under pressure

Job description

About The Museum of Illusions

The Museum of Illusions is the world’s largest and fastest-growing museum chain, with over 70 locations. We have welcomed over 20 million visitors worldwide since 2015. The 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 Focus

A Shift Supervisor oversees museum staff during their shift and is responsible for maximizing customer satisfaction during visits, ensuring the museums’ exhibits are operating as expected, and handling guest requests or complaints as needed. This position reports to the General Manager. It is a full-time position.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Willingness to perform the most effective role.
• Provide support and direction to 7-10 floor staff during their shift by assigning placement positions to meet operational needs and ensure proper coverage to maintain a positive guest experience; schedule and monitor staff breaks and provide guidance and feedback to employees when needed.
• Monitor staff and guest satisfaction by being present on the museum floor during operations.
• Mediate and/or resolve conflicts between employees when needed.
• Providing “first contact” customer service to visitors – answer visitors’ questions, solve refunds and discount inquiries.
• Serve as an initial escalation point for guest concerns.
• Maintain museum cleanliness during operating hours.
• Perform museum tours for prospective group event clients as requested.
• Keep record of and elevate employee interpersonal issues, infractions or performance issues to management as appropriate.
• Ensure museum rules, processes and procedures are followed by both employees and guests.
• Perform museum opening and closing responsibilities and follow daily checklists.
• Assist with minor museum maintenance such as paint touch ups.
• Other duties as assigned.
• The Shift Supervisors will lead the duties associated with one of the following roles on a rotational basis:

Operations Admin Supervisor:

Research and obtain vendor quotes as needed as directed by the General Manager. Assist management with administrative tasks as directed. Manage all incoming calls, voicemails and email ensuring prompt and thorough responses. Keep bulletin boards updated, supplies stocked, radios charged. Report on museum cleanliness and exhibit functionality assisting with the scheduling of routine maintenance with technicians to ensure preventative and corrective maintenance is performed in a timely manner. With guidance from the General Manager, create tickets for larger maintenance issues in the museum within the FreshDesk portal. Assist management in the training and onboarding of new hires.

Retail Supervisor:

Ensure ordering and receiving of retail merchandise is handled to brand standards. Perform inventory monthly in accordance with established SOPs. Maintain inventory in the retail shop and ensure the shop is well stocked and displays are to brand standards. Resolve guest concerns in relation to the shop. Utilize sales data to identify opportunities for growth, underperforming products, and areas for improvement in retail operations.

Guest Services Supervisor:

Mediate and resolve conflicts between staff or guests in a professional and timely manner. Act as the first point of contact for visitor inquiries, refund requests and discount verifications. Supervise front desk operations and assist with escalation issues such as cancellations. Overside and guide team members to deliver exceptional guest service, communicate with management and Admin supervise on maintenance. Maintain front desk and office supplies. Oversee and host guest events or parties ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience.

Schedule requires weekend and holiday work.

Salary, Perks and Benefits

• $20/hour
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health, dental, vision life, disability and flexible spending benefits
• Commuter Benefit Account
• 15 Days Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee discounts at our museums!
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• 2+ years of experience in a customer facing role.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the arts, entertainment, performance or hospitality industry is a plus.
• A go-getter attitude.
• Proactive, accountable, and trustworthy.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Required nights and weekends availability.
• Flexibility to open and close shifts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• 2+ years of experience in a customer facing role.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the arts, entertainment, performance or hospitality industry is a plus.
• A go-getter attitude.
• Proactive, accountable, and trustworthy.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Physical Requirements/Demands

• Must 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.

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.