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The Natural History Museum of Utah is inviting candidates to apply for the role of Manager of the Guest and Member Experience Team (GMET). The position is an essential member of the Museum’s Philanthropy and Communications Department, overseeing NHMU’s annual Museum Membership program as well as the daily operations of NHMU’s Guest and Member Experience Team. The GMET Manager is responsible for: meeting annual membership goals and ensuring all aspects of the program run smoothly including our ongoing member acquisition, retention, fulfillment, and upgrade initiatives; overseeing the day-to-day activities and administrative functions of the GMET team including the supervision and mentoring of the department’s full-time staff members; working closely with the department’s Assistant Manager to ensure the successful recruitment, training, retention, and mentoring of the team’s essential part-time staff; delivering the highest quality customer service to guests, members, and NHMU colleagues; collaborating closely with other members of the department to advance a wide range of department and Museum goals; and more.
Responsibilities
Specific objectives for the Manager of the Guest and Member Experience Team include:
- Meeting Museum Membership goals by overseeing the successful execution of NHMU’s annual Museum Membership program, including onsite and direct mail renewal campaigns, onsite sales efforts, fulfillment efforts, member-specific events, and more. The Manager will also be responsible for developing initiatives to increase acquisition and retention as well as setting membership sales goals for team members and then working with staff to achieve these through training, coaching, and sales incentives.
- Serving as the public-facing ambassador for the Museum Membership program.
- Working with other members of the Philanthropy and Communications department to ensure Museum guests and Members receive messaging that is current, accurate, and consistent with what’s delivered across the Museum’s many communications channels.
- Ensuring the highest quality of onsite experience and customer service for guests, Members, and NHMU colleagues.
- Supervising and mentoring the six full-time members of the GMET staff.
- Working closely with the department’s Assistant Manager to ensure the successful recruitment, hiring, training, and retention of the nearly 20 part-time employees who work as GMET Associates and Sr. Associates. This passionate and dedicated team performs a variety of essential Museum functions including admission and membership sales, assisting guests in the Museum’s exhibitions, serving as receptionist for Museum staff, and more.
- Developing and implementing regular trainings to help the GMET team achieve the highest level of customer service standards and membership sales performance.
- Collaborating closely with other members of the Philanthropy and Communications department to advance department goals including the execution of philanthropic, member, marketing, and PR events and activities.
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:
Senior Supervisor, Program Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
The ideal candidate is passionate about leading a diverse team to advance the Museum’s mission, willing to work hard to meet the highest standards of customer service, and is eager to collaborate with colleagues across departments to meet ambitious goals and objectives. Previous Museum experience, as well as experience in retail environments with specific sales and performance goals, is a plus.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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- What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
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- How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
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Resume
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Cover Letter
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List of References
Optional Documents
- Letter of Recommendation 1
Open Date 06/30/2026
Requisition Number PRN45516B
Job Title Program Management
Working Title Manager, Guest and Manager Experience Team
Career Progression Track M00
Track Level M2 - Senior Supervisor
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Summary
The standard work schedule is five days a week. As the Guest and Member Experience Team is critical to enabling NHMU to serve guests seven days a week, the schedule includes at least one Saturday or Sunday weekly. Holidays and occasional evenings based on NHMU operations and Museum special events are also anticipated.
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00018 - Utah Museum of Natl Hist Oper
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 44500 to 64900
Close Date 07/29/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
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Frame your Australian degree correctly
A three-year Australian bachelor's in hospitality, tourism, or business administration is accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa purposes. Bring your academic transcripts and a credential evaluation to every interview so employers don't stall on this question.
Target employers with event or property portfolios
Hotel groups, convention centers, and corporate event management firms regularly hire Guest Coordinators and have HR teams familiar with work visa processes. Focus on employers with dedicated HR departments rather than boutique venues handling sponsorship for the first time.
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Migrate Mate filters Guest Coordinator listings by E-3 sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to employers who've never filed before. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once an offer comes through.
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The employer must file your Labor Condition Application with the DOL before your consulate appointment can be scheduled. Ask your hiring contact to start the LCA the same week your offer is signed, not after onboarding paperwork is complete.
Confirm specialty occupation before accepting the role
Not every Guest Coordinator title qualifies as a specialty occupation under E-3 rules. Review the job description with your employer to confirm it requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree or equivalent experience, or USCIS may question the petition.
Prepare for consulate questions about your role's degree requirement
Consular officers assess whether your role genuinely requires a degree in a related field. Bring a detailed offer letter, the position's formal job description, and documentation showing your employer treats the degree requirement as mandatory, not preferred.
E-3 Visa Guest Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Guest Coordinator jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search, since it filters Guest Coordinator roles by employers who have E-3 sponsorship history. General job boards don't surface visa sponsorship status reliably, so you can spend weeks applying to employers who have no process for sponsoring Australian workers. Starting with Migrate Mate saves that time.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Guest Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is defined. A Guest Coordinator position qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business, or a related field as a formal condition of employment. Roles where a degree is listed as preferred rather than required are more likely to face scrutiny from USCIS or at the consulate. The job description and offer letter need to reflect a genuine degree requirement.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Guest Coordinator roles in the U.S.?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has no annual lottery, which means you can apply any time of year and start work as soon as your visa is approved. The H-1B visa requires entering a lottery with a roughly 25% selection rate and a fixed April registration window. For Guest Coordinator roles, where hiring timelines are often tied to event seasons or property openings, the E-3's flexibility is a practical advantage the H-1B can't offer.
Can I change employers or switch Guest Coordinator roles while on an E-3?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new visa stamp if your current stamp has expired or you're traveling internationally. If you're already in the U.S. in valid E-3 status, you can start working for the new employer once the LCA is certified and the new role meets specialty occupation requirements. Don't wait until your current status expires to start the process.