The Cincinnati Art Museum has an immediate opening for a part-time Line Cook/Back of House employee in the Terrace Café and museum kitchen. This position will be scheduled for 15-25 hours per week. Evening and weekend availability is required.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Line Cook/Back of House employee will assist the kitchen team in various capacities. Duties will consist of assisting the Chef, Line Cooks, Events & Hospitality Manager, Café Manager, and other kitchen team members with their daily tasks. A successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our daily customer satisfaction goals.

The Line Cook/Back of House employee will prepare food for the café, cook in the café, cook for catered events, clean and sanitize all dishes, glassware, utensils, and pans; be responsible for maintaining the dish room and dish machine. Assist in cleaning other areas of the café as requested.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Proper operation of dish machines to company and manufacturer specifications.
• Wash and restock all dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans.
• Segregate and remove trash and garbage and place it in designated containers.
• Break down, clean, and sanitize the dish machine at the end of a shift in compliance with ServSafe and other safety standards.
• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
• Assist in event setup as needed.
• Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies.
• Answer, report, and follow the Chef or Line Cooks’ instructions.
• Clean up the food stations and take care of leftover food.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate or equivalent vocational training certificate required. A flexible schedule and the ability to work evenings and weekends are required. 
• A degree in or working towards a degree in culinary arts, hospitality, or restaurant management from an accredited culinary school is highly desired. Previous work in food service is a plus.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
• Ability to speak and hear.
• Close and distance vision
• Frequently walking with some standing at times, possibly extended distances; ability to bend and climb stairs when necessary.
• Frequently lift/carry up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms in any direction and kneel and stoop repeatedly.

BENEFITS & COMP

• Hourly Pay Rate: $15.75
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family-level museum membership
• Discounts in museum gift shop and café
• Professional development opportunities

TO APPLY

Apply for Line Cook/Back of House – PT using the link below:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=347b7c9b-5aac-4d96-ab81-3b32a60f7052&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=586309&lang=en_US&source=CC2

The Cincinnati Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resource Coordinator position will play a vital role in running the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department with key responsibilities including benefit and leave administration, compliance with HR policies and regulations, talent acquisition, maintaining employee records, and administrative functions. The HR Coordinator will serve as the initial point of contact for staff inquiries and requests. The HR Coordinator will support the Director of HR and the HR Business Partner in employee engagement, organizational strategy, training and development, and employee relations. 

This position will be working part-time Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm roughly 21 hours a week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Working under the direction of the Director of Human Resource, duties include, but are not limited to:

Benefit administration:

• Administer health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes and terminations.
• Conduct benefits orientations and explain the benefit self-enrollment portal and benefit plans. 
• Administer leaves of absences and COBRA.
• Research and promote staff wellness initiatives.
• Assist the Director of HR in obtaining statistics and information in renewal process of any health, life and retirement plans that benefit the company.

Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Review and respond to unemployment claims with appropriate documentation. Review monthly unemployment statements.
• Coordinate workers' compensation claims with third-party administrator. Follow up on claims. 
• Partner with managers on safety training and protocols.

Talent acquisition:

• Work with HR Business Partner on talent acquisition, including posting job vacancies, screening and interviewing candidates, perform pre- and post-hire functions. 
• Conduct and assist with new hire onboarding and new hire tours.

Administrative:

• Maintain museum’s HRIS and resources for staff.
• Serve as primary point of contact for the museum’s HR department. Perform customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions.
• Manage calendar for all staff meetings, prepare presentations, and present at meetings.
• Manage rewards and recognition programs.
• Assist with planning and execution of HR events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, staff trainings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, retirement celebrations, etc.
• Serve as recording secretary for HR-based board committees and manage committee schedules and administrative responsibilities.
• Manage departmental budget with the Director of HR.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

• Associate’s degree in related field and two years of experience in human resources and/or benefits administration.
• SHRM-CP or PHR preferred.
• Understanding of HR principles, practices and procedures. Knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

BENEFITS & COMP

• Pay rate: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family-level museum membership
• Discounts in museum gift shop and café 
• Professional development opportunities

TO APPLY

Apply for the HR Coordinator – PT position using the link below: 

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=347b7c9b-5aac-4d96-ab81-3b32a60f7052&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=588898&lang=en_US&source=CC2

Position open until filled. No phone calls please.

The Cincinnati Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cincinnati Art Museum currently has an immediate opening for a full-time Custodian. This position includes benefits and is scheduled for 40 hours per week and will require availability for some nights and weekends. 

The Custodian will provide overall cleaning and sanitation of the museum building and assist in other functions, such as furniture moving, item pick-up and delivery to and from the museum warehouse, fulfilling special work orders, and set up and tear down museum events. This position works under direct and indirect supervision with a focus on maintaining the museum resulting in a clean, healthy, and safe indoor and outdoor environment for visitors and staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities describe the general nature of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory of all job functions.

• Perform general custodial duties, including cleaning and sanitation of restrooms, galleries, office areas, café, auditoriums, entrance plazas, courtyard, dock, hallways, stairs, and outside areas when used. Empty, clean and maintain trash cans.
• Transport, set-up, and tear down of event furniture and accessories. Remove trash and clean up after all events.
• Maintain floors by proper cleaning, including but not limited to vacuuming, dust mopping, damp mopping, waxing, and buffing all hard surface floors.
• Handle appropriate supplies and products for various job duties.
• Handle labor intensive work orders, including but not limited to furniture moving, pickups and deliveries for CAM departments.
• Handle outside pickups and deliveries using museum vehicles or rented equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma and at least one year of experience in a related position, such as housekeeping, janitorial, or cleaning attendant, or combination of education and experience.
• Candidates must be able to efficiently manage their work hours and responsibilities, work well independently and as a team member, and effectively communicate with their supervisor and coworkers. 
• Attention to detail. Experience cleaning/maintaining/preserving a historical building a plus.
• To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Evening and weekend availability required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Incumbent will be required to walk and move about the entire museum on foot, and work will include long periods of standing, and use of stairs as needed. Lifting and moving of items of moderate weight (at least 50 pounds) required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Will generally be inside the museum location. May be required to perform certain aspects of assigned duties outside of museum location. May be subject to changes in work environment due to outside weather conditions.

BENEFITS & COMP

• Hourly Pay Rate: $17.10
• Medical, dental, vision life insurance, 401k retirement planning with company match
• Robust paid time off (PTO) and 9 paid holidays 
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Dependent care leave benefit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family-level museum membership
• Discounts in museum gift shop and café 
• Professional development opportunities

TO APPLY

Apply for the Custodian position using the link below:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=347b7c9b-5aac-4d96-ab81-3b32a60f7052&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=589489&lang=en_US&source=CC2

Position open until filled. No phone calls please.

The Cincinnati Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cincinnati Art Museum has openings for part-time Terrace Café Servers in the Museum’s café. The Terrace Café is open Tuesday through Sunday 11am-3pm, with extended hours on Thursday until 7:30pm. 

The Café Server provides exceptional experiences to our guests. Café Server responsibilities include ensuring our tables are clean and tidy when guests arrive, presenting menus, and serving food and beverages. Café Servers are expected to assist guests in a timely fashion and with a positive attitude.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Café Manager, duties include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare cafe tables with special attention to sanitation and order.
• Attend to customers upon entrance.
• Present menus and help customers select food and beverages.
• Take and serve orders.
• Answer questions or make recommendations for complementary products.
• Collaborate with other servers and kitchen staff.
• Assist and handle guest issues with professionalism.
• Issue bills and accept payment.
• Answer phone calls and make reservations.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Proven customer service and restaurant server experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Weekend availability.
• Cash handling and point of sale experience. Experience with Toast a plus.
• Attention to cleanliness and safety.
• Effective interpersonal skills, ability to work with groups of diverse backgrounds.
• Candidate must be dependable, organized, and be able to meet the physical demands of the position.

BENEFITS & COMP

• Hourly pay rate: $5.35 + tips
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family-level museum membership
• Discounts in museum gift shop and café 
• Professional development opportunities

TO APPLY

Apply for Terrace Cafe Server using the link below:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=347b7c9b-5aac-4d96-ab81-3b32a60f7052&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=589621&lang=en_US&source=CC2

Position open until filled. No phone calls please.

The Cincinnati Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Marketing & Communications Manager is responsible for a wide range of marketing efforts for the Marketing & Communications department. This organized and creative individual aids in the promotion of the unparalleled art collection of more than 73,000 works spanning 6,000 years, as well as frequent national and international exhibitions at the Cincinnati Art Museum.

This position will also work in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications department, departments throughout the museum, and a variety of vendors and community partners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting directly to the Director of Marketing & Communications, responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Sets advertising strategy, alongside the Director of Marketing & Communications. Builds and nurtures relationships with media representatives, evaluates advertising proposals, and closely monitors and manages marketing budgets.
• Writes creative briefs and works closely with the Project Manager to establish deadlines, coordinate workflow, and ensure timely delivery of design projects.
• Leads the museum’s social media strategy and oversees all platforms. Manages content planning, messaging, and scheduling across channels to ensure alignment with institutional goals and brand identity.
• Directly manages Facebook and Instagram, including writing, posting, scheduling, and monitoring content.
• Works closely with the Marketing Coordinator, who manages day-to-day posting for TikTok and LinkedIn, providing strategic direction, content guidance, and final approval to ensure consistency across all channels.
• Reviews analytics across all platforms and adjusts strategy based on performance insights.
• Oversees paid social media campaigns.
• Plans and executes the monthly Art After Dark event (10 months/year). Determines themes, sources entertainers and vendors, coordinates logistics, and works the event. Ensures that events meet engagement expectations and remain on budget.
• Reviews design projects alongside other Marketing team members and contributes to the internal approval process for visual assets and promotional materials.
• Collaborates closely with departments across the museum (including Philanthropy, Learning & Interpretation, Curatorial, and Visitor Experience) to understand their marketing needs and help set and execute strategies that support their promotional goals.
• Writes and organizes the museum’s weekly e-newsletter, including content planning, drafting, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Works closely with museum contractors, especially the radio/billboard advertising firm and the social media agency that implements larger paid campaigns.
• Assists the Director of Marketing & Communications during media previews, special events, and meetings such as the quarterly Marketing Committee meeting.
• Writes a wide variety of content, including news releases, website copy, social media posts, ad copy, email copy, and other marketing materials.
• Distributes news releases to media contacts and pitches story ideas to news teams as needed.
• At times, represents the museum on camera for media interviews, promotional videos, and social content as needed.
• Works with a variety of vendors, especially photographers, on several museum projects.
• Ensures brand consistency across all external communications, reviewing materials for tone, accuracy, and alignment with the museum’s visual and editorial standards.
• Updates and maintains select website content, particularly exhibition, event, and marketing-related pages, ensuring information is accurate and timely.
• Serves on various internal committees and working groups as a representative of the Marketing & Communications department.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Understanding of marketing and communications
• Experience making media buys
• Editorial media relations experience a plus
• Some event planning experience
• Experience with budgets, purchasing and accounting
• Experience with social media management and analytics
• Planning and organization skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key internal customers and external vendors
• Ability to implement and coordinate comprehensive schedules
• Ability to operate a personal computer and various software programs
• Ability to organize/prioritize work
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities
• Ability to exert physical effort, occasionally lifting materials or equipment up to 50 pounds
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of experience in Advertising, Marketing or Public Relations required.
• Requires a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Candidates must have intermediate experience with Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Previous experience in Chicago and AP style of writing is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment that values people who work well within a team as well as independently.

BENEFITS & COMP

• Annual salary: $50,000 - $55,000  
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k retirement planning with company match
• Robust paid time off (PTO) and 9 paid holidays 
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Dependent care leave benefit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family-level museum membership
• Discounts in museum gift shop and café 
• Professional development opportunities

No visa sponsorship available for this position.

TO APPLY

Apply for the Marketing & Communications Manager position using the link below: 

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=347b7c9b-5aac-4d96-ab81-3b32a60f7052&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=589858&lang=en_US&source=CC2

Position open until filled. No phone calls please.

The Cincinnati Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.

INTERNSHIP POSITION SUMMARY

The Cincinnati Art Museum has an opening for a part-time Family Programming Intern in the spring of 2026. This paid internship will be 12 weeks from January through April and scheduled 20-25 hours per week, working occasionally in the evening and weekends.

The Family Programming Intern will support the Learning & Interpretation department by developing engaging, inclusive, and education-based experiences for families visiting the museum. Responsibilities include but are not limited to program planning and facilitation, public speaking, problem solving, engaging with young audiences, and supporting creativity.

ESSENTIAL INTERNSHIP FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Working under the overall direction of the Assistant Director of Adult & Studio Programs, duties include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Brainstorm and develop activities and art making experiences
• Writing and planning content for young audiences
• Public speaking and facilitating programs
• Administrative and logistical support of programs
• Other duties as assigned

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

• Upper-level undergraduate student or new graduate with a degree in art history, museum studies, art education, or in a related program or field of study. General knowledge of art history is a plus.
• Knowledge of education practices and experience working with children
• Must be a team player with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with various and diverse groups of people.
• Candidate must be willing to work a flexible schedule. Available to work on occasional evening and weekend events
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Pay Rate: $12.00 - $15.00 hourly

TO APPLY

Apply for the Family Programming Internship using the link below:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=347b7c9b-5aac-4d96-ab81-3b32a60f7052&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=589885&lang=en_US&source=CC2

Position open until filled. No phone calls please.

The Cincinnati Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.