Retail Specialist

Location Campus Job Summary The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is located on the campus of the University of Utah and offers visitors the opportunity to explore over 5,000 years of human creativity with a collection of over 20,000 objects and art works from classic Greek and Roman antiquities to cutting-edge, contemporary art.

Founded in 1914, the UMFA is the state of Utahs art museum, creating exhibitions and programs that serve a wide array of audiences.

The UMFA is housed in the award-winning Marcia and John Price Museum Building. The Museum Store Clerk is responsible for delivering excellent customer service while welcoming guests to the store, maintaining displays, processing transactions accurately and demonstrate current Museum knowledge.

Responsibilities Provides excellent customer service to Museum guests a. Greets each guest with a friendly face and helpful attitude b.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize c. Accurately process store transactions d. Answers phone and responds to voicemail e.

Complete cleaning and stocking duties while remaining aware of customer needs Demonstrates museum knowledge a. Responsible for general knowledge of Museum operations b.

Awareness of current exhibitions and programs c. Receives updates via email, reviews general calendar and responds to email correspondence d.

Proficient in selling memberships and member benefits e. Assist customers with calendar, exhibition, program and event questions Minimum Qualifications This is an entry-level position.

Training will be provided. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills and the ability to pass a security clearance is required.

Some positions require a minimum of six months cashiering experience. A successful candidate possesses exceptional customer service skills, is a self-starter with a dedication to quality, presentation and cleanliness.

Reliability and dependability is a must.

Previous experience in retail or another customer driven environment.

• The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.*
• Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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.*

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veterans status.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.*

• To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director / Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action : *
• Director / Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO / AA)

135 Park Building

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

[email protected]

Online reports may be submitted at* For more information : To inquire about this posting, email : *[email protected]* or call 801-581-2300.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).

Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS post-retirement rules and restrictions.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.*

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