Visitor Experience Shift Supervisor
Lowell Observatory · Flagstaff, AZ · 1 mo ago
Management$23/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Guide your team through the day and lead by example, creating a welcoming and energetic environment for both guests and staff.
- Set the standard for warm, enthusiastic guest interactions with a genuine first greeting to a memorable farewell.
- Champion Lowells membership program, sharing its benefits naturally with visitors and helping staff to recruit members onsite.
- Keep guests informed and interested in our daily programs, shows, and experiences happening across campus.
- Model and encourage exceptional customer service, handling any guest concerns with grace and professionalism.
- Serve as the on-site point person for admissions and gift shop operations throughout the shift.
- Manage the flow of the shift, coordinating workstation rotations, breaks, and team energy to keep things running at their best.
- Cookordinate schedule updates and daily changes in partnership with the Presentation and Telescopes team.
- Ensure opening and closing tasks are completed thoroughly, including cleaning, restocking, labeling, and software reporting.
- Provide a daily written recap to the Public Programs Management Team, noting key highlights and any items needing follow-up.
- Provide additional tasks within specialized area of expertise based on your strengths and team needs, such as gift shop merchandising or customer service correspondence.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Lowells sales software and serve as a resource for troubleshooting admissions, gift shop, membership, and register transactions.
Qualifications
- You dont need to check every box to be a great fit, were looking for the right person, not a perfect resume.
- Availability to work varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Genuine enthusiasm for connecting with people from all walks of life.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Prior experience in retail or customer service leadership preferred.
- High school diploma required and a Bachelors degree in Business or Merchandising is preferred.