Front Desk Clerk

Overview

The USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum is looking to hire Front Desk Clerks who will assist with greeting visitors, admissions, gift shop purchases, memberships, etc. These are part-time positions without the possibility of turning into full-time positions. Please note that schedules are subject to change each semester since we have a student employee. The two shifts that will be available are:

Shift 1 (23.25 hours per week)

• Mondays 8:30am-1:15pm
• Tuesdays 1:00-5:15 pm
• Wednesdays 8:30-1:15 pm
• Fridays 8:30am-1:15pm
• Saturdays 8:30am-1:15pm.

Shift 2 (24.25 hours per week)

• Mondays 1:00-5:15pm
• Wednesdays, 1:00-5:15pm
• Thursdays 1:00-7:15pm (with 30 min. dinner break)
• Saturdays 1:00-7:15pm (with 30 min. dinner break)
• Sundays 1:00-5:15 pm.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and introduce them to the museum.
• Ring up museum admissions and memberships.
• Ring up museum gift shop purchases.
• Ring up museum meeting room rentals.
• Price gift shop merchandise and stock shelves.
• Keep the gift shop areas and shelves neat and tidy.
• Count cash drawer at the beginning and/or end of shift.
• Open/close gift shop areas at the beginning/end of the day.
• Become familiar with and follow gift shop policies and procedures.
• Complete required trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Retail/Cash handling experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Confident/comfortable interacting with the public.
• Dependable/committed to working assigned schedule.
• Open to trading shifts with co-workers, as needed.
• Pays attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments.
• Ability to follows policies and procedures.
• Willingness to learn new skills or techniques.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. This position requires moderate physical activity, including the handling of objects up to 25 pounds and/or standing or walking more than one hour per day.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025–26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

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