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Museum Shop & Visitor Services Manager

Tulsa, OK · On-site

Develop and manage the annual fiscal year budget for retail and visitor services operations. * Oversee annual fiscal year-end inventory count and ensure compliance with accounting and recordkeeping ...

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How much do visitor services manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for visitor services manager in the United States is $16.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $15.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Visitor Services Manager do?

A Visitor Services Manager oversees the experience of guests at a facility such as a museum, gallery, park, or attraction. They manage front-of-house staff, coordinate visitor programs, ensure customer satisfaction, and handle any issues or complaints. Their responsibilities often include supervising ticketing, tours, and events, as well as ensuring safety and accessibility standards are met. This role is crucial for creating a welcoming environment and ensuring visitors have a positive experience.

How does a Visitor Services Manager typically collaborate with other departments to enhance the guest experience?

A Visitor Services Manager works closely with departments such as marketing, facilities, security, and education to ensure a seamless and positive experience for guests. They coordinate with marketing to communicate upcoming events or exhibitions, collaborate with facilities to address any maintenance or accessibility concerns, and partner with security to ensure visitor safety. Regular meetings and clear communication channels are essential, as the Visitor Services Manager often acts as a bridge between front-line staff and other operational teams. This cross-departmental collaboration helps anticipate visitor needs and resolve issues quickly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Visitor Services Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Visitor Services Manager, you need experience in customer service, staff supervision, and operational management, often supported by a degree in hospitality, tourism, or a related field. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, ticketing software, and scheduling platforms is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and strong leadership help you exceed visitor expectations and foster a positive team environment. These skills are crucial for delivering excellent visitor experiences, ensuring smooth daily operations, and maximizing satisfaction and revenue.
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Infographic showing various Visitor Services Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,087 per year, or $16.9 per hour.
Visitor Services Manager

Visitor Services Manager

Senator John Heinz History Center

Pittsburgh, PA

$13.75 - $16/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

About the Senator John Heinz History Center

The Senator John Heinz History Center is a Smithsonian-affiliated Museum and a first-day Pittsburgh attraction that presents compelling stories from American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection, all in an interactive and engaging environment for visitors of all ages.  The largest history museum in Pennsylvania, the AAM-accredited History Center attracts large and diverse audiences to its 370,000-square-foot facility in Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District that includes six floors of long-term and changing exhibition space along with spectacular spaces for unique events.

The History Center’s family of museums includes the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, a dynamic museum-within-a-museum; the Fort Pitt Museum in Point State Park; and Meadowcroft Rockshelter & Historic Village, a National Historic Landmark located in Avella, Washington County, Pa. The History Center also leads a partnership of more than 125 regional historical societies, museums, and organizations dedicated to preserving local history – the History Center Affiliates Program.

A popular destination for families and visitors to our region, the History Center attracts more than 250,000 visitors annually and reaches millions through virtual programs and digital outreach. The History Center was recently recognized as America’s #1 History Museum by USA TODAY and “Pittsburgh’s Best Museum” by Pittsburgh Magazine.

Job Posting

The Visitor Services Manager is a primary voice in identifying and executing strategic initiatives for the Visitor Services Division and for the overall visitor experience at the Heinz History Center. The Visitor Services Manager is also responsible for ensuring efficient daily frontline operations and delivering extraordinary customer service in all aspects of visitor services including admissions, the museum store, e-store/internet sales, the café, membership, accessibility, visitor information, wholesale operations, the Visit Pittsburgh Welcome Center, and frontline staff management of multiple part-time Visitor Service Associates.

Th Visitor Services Manager will hire, train, and supervise all  Visitor Service Associates, continuing to build upon the History Center’s reputation for excellent  visitor service.

As a key member of the Visitor Services department the Visitor Services Manager helps to ensure a seamless visitor experience. Duties include, but are not limited to: working closely with the Director of Visitor Services to identify strategic projects, making decisions on behalf of the division in meetings or programs, functioning as the daily “site manager” for frontline operations in the absence of the Visitor Services Coordinator, assisting in shop product development, placing merchandise orders, maintaining meticulous accounting records of expenditures, assisting with product development/fulfillment in wholesale operations, creating the monthly staffing schedule for Visitor Services Coordinators & Associates, troubleshooting issues related to point-of-sale systems, advancing accessibility initiatives, fielding and professionally responding to visitor concerns/complaints, representing the Visitor Services division at various institution-wide meetings and programs, and helping the division  achieve its long-term strategic goals.

The Visitor Services Manager is willing and able to cover any type of shift (shop, admissions, café, Visit Pittsburgh Welcome Center, and floater) assigned to Visitor Services Associates or corresponding lunch breaks if the need arises (in the absence of the Visitor Services Coordinator). Functions as the Division Lead when the Director of Visitor Services is unavailable, making necessary decisions using experience and knowledge of Visitor Services best practices as a guide.

This is a full-time, salaried / exempt position reporting to the Director of Visitor Services.

Why Work at the History Center?

  • Rewarding, mission-driven work that makes an impact in the community
  • Smithsonian-affiliated Museum located in Pittsburgh’s vibrant and historic Strip District
  • Voted the #1 history museum in the nation by USA Today
  • Voted Best Museum in Pittsburgh by Pittsburgh Magazine
  • Highly professional, collegial staff and dedicated volunteers
  • Located in Pittsburgh, one of America’s “most livable” cities
  • Dynamic workplace in Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District
  • Full benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • 403(B) retirement plans with employer match
  • Paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick days)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Nine (9) paid holidays
  • Company paid life insurance / LTD
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounts in the Museum Shop and Cafe
  • Public transportation and parking options nearby

The successful candidate will be an energetic, creative, results-oriented professional, who demonstrates outstanding customer service skills, understands the retail business, and can motivate and manage a team.  Retail management and computerized sales/inventory experience required; E store design/fulfillment/sales experience is also required.  Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel are required.  Excellent oral, written, and electronic communication skills are essential.  Position requires the ability to foster collaboration with both internal and external customers.  Selected candidate will possess retail management experience including merchandising skills, specialty sales experience and a mission-driven work ethic.  Previous experience with Shopify and Acme software a plus.

Visitor Services  Manager will be scheduled to work from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Flexibility is required due to some events / programs. Additionally, some evenings and holiday hours are required depending upon institutional/departmental need.  

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