Entry Level Fine Arts Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
08/07/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17327N
Job Title
Customer Service Representatives
Working Title
Store Clerk
Career Progression Track
S00
Track Level
S1 - Entry Level Support
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
No
Standard Hours per Week
1-19
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
This position is up to 19 hours per week and may require weekends and some evenings. Scheduling depends upon other staff member's availability. Store hours of operation: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10-5 and Wednesday 10-8
Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00073 - Utah Museum of Fine Arts
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
13.65
Close Date
10/09/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
08/21/2026
Job Summary
The Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA) Store seeks a highly motivated, dependable, and creatively minded individual to support the team while working in an energetic and collaborative environment.
The UMFA is the state and the University fine arts museum, serving as a vital cultural resource for Utah and the broader region. Established in 1914, the Museum stewards an encyclopedic collection of more than 22,000 objects representing 5,000 years of human creativity across the globe. Through its exhibitions, programs, and collections, the UMFA advances understanding of the visual arts and their role in shaping and reflecting the human experience.
Under the supervision of the Store Manager the Store Clerk's primary responsibility is to deliver excellent customer service by welcoming patrons to the store, maintaining displays, processing accurate transactions in our point-of-sale system, and sharing basic vital information about the Museum with our guests.
Responsibilities
Provide excellent customer service to Museum guests
a. Greet each guest with a friendly face and helpful attitude
b. Ability to multi-task and prioritize
c. Accurately process store transactions
d. Answer phone calls professionally
e. Complete cleaning and stocking duties while remaining aware of customer needs
Demonstrate 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
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:
Customer Service Representative, I: Requires little to no related experience.
Preferences
A successful candidate possesses exceptional customer service skills, is reliable and dependable, and is a self-starter with a dedication to quality, presentation, and cleanliness.
Previous experience in retail or another customer driven environment is preferrable.
Special Instructions Summary
Please include a list of availability and/or a class schedule.
Additional Information
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.
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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