Store Clerk

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:

Preferences

A successful candidate possesses exceptional customer service skills, is a self-starter with a dedication to quality, presentation, and cleanliness. Reliability and dependability are a must.

Previous experience in retail or another customer driven environment is preferable.

Special Instructions

Please include a list of availability and/or a class schedule.

Requisition Number:

PRN16760N

Full Time or Part Time?

Part Time

Work Schedule Summary:

This position is up to 19 hours per week and will require one weekend day, afternoon and occasional evening availability is preferred. Scheduling depends upon other staff member’s availability. Store hours of operation: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10-5 and Wednesday 10-8

Department:

00073 - Utah Museum of Fine Arts

Location:

Campus

Pay Rate Range:

13.65

Close Date:

3/31/2026