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Employment & Internship Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at the Cincinnati Art Museum. The museum continually seeks to hire friendly, dynamic, and talented individuals from racially and culturally diverse backgrounds to join our team. We greatly value expertise and skills gained at the museum and encourage professional development and career growth.

Due to the high volume of responses to our employment listings, we regret that we cannot contact every job applicant. If a strong potential match is found, the Human Resources Department will contact you to request further information or schedule an interview.

Current Job Openings

The Cincinnati Art Museum has an immediate opening for a part-time Utility (BOH) / Line Cook 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 Utility (BOH) / Line Cook 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 Utility (BOH) / Line Cook 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 Utility (BOH) / Line Cook 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=596129&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 Cincinnati Art Museum seeks a full-time Community Engagement Coordinator to collaborate directly with the Associate Director of Community Engagement within the Division of Learning and Interpretation. This position collaborates closely with division staff, community partners, volunteer museum educators (docents), and other museum staff members to support the Community Engagement Initiative’s goals.

This position works both onsite at the museum and offsite in the community. The work schedule includes business hours and some evenings and weekends.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Working under the direction of the Associate Director of Community and Engagement, duties include, but are not limited to:

Program Planning & Implementation

  • Collaborate with staff to plan, implement, and evaluate collection and exhibition-based events that include a learning component (e.g. community art-making activities). 
  • Partner with community organizations to plan both one-time and ongoing educational programs (e.g., lectures, camps, art-making experiences).
  • Work with Marketing, Curatorial, Special Events, and Learning & Interpretation teams to develop awareness-building events (e.g., parades, community fairs, conventions, school open houses, vendor fairs).

Program Evaluation

  • Collaborate with community partners and the museum’s Visitor Research Coordinator, to evaluate programs and educational experiences.
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Learning & Interpretation, and Visitor Research to evaluate one-time awareness-building events.

Operational Support

  • Assist Human Resources with recruiting temporary staff, teaching artists, and volunteers for programs and events.
  • Operate and co-facilitate the museum’s mobile art-making unit, the CAM Cruiser, at offsite events.
  • Partnership Development & Community Engagement
  • Maintain and strengthen partnerships within the Walnut Hills neighborhood and broader community.
  • Travel to partner sites for meetings, events, and collaborative programming.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's in communications or art-related fields. At least 3 years of experience in art museum education, artmaking for diverse audiences and community partnerships. 
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects independently in a busy environment.
  • Demonstrated interest in the visual arts, art education, art therapy, and/or museum work. Willingness to learn about the museum’s collection and programs.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and facilitate programming outdoors, including in warm weather.
  • Flexible schedule, including availability for evenings and weekends.
  • Ability to climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Valid and unexpired driver’s license with an acceptable driving record to CAM standards. 

 

BENEFITS & COMP

  • Annual salary: $40,000 - $44,000
  • 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

 

TO APPLY

Candidates are asked to include with their cover letter a brief statement on how they might support/contribute to CAM’s commitment to reconciliation and inclusion.

Apply for Community Engagement Coordinator using the link below:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=347b7c9b-5aac-4d96-ab81-3b32a60f7052&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=594560&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 an opening for a part-time sales associate for the Gift Shop to work the following shifts: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdays (9-5pm/21 hours a week).

The Museum Shop Floor Coordinator assists the Museum Shop Manager in all aspects of Museum Shop operations including maintaining the museum shop; providing customer service assistance to all visitors, mail orders, organizing and cleaning displays, checking in merchandise and preparing merchandise for ticketing, restocking merchandise, answering phones, ringing up sales, opening and closing registers, product knowledge, inventory control, implementing shop policies, training shop volunteer, new staff, and other duties as assigned. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

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

  • With the Museum Shop Manager, implement a comprehensive merchandising plan.
  • Assist in developing and implementing a training program, working with the Museum’s volunteers and part-time staff. Assist in volunteer recruitment and management.  
  • With the Museum Shop Manager, plan the annual holiday market and the satellite shops. Together with the Museum Shop Manager, sets goals and timeline.
  • Assist online shop manager with filling orders and other tasks, as needed.
  • Respond to all inquiries from individuals about the Museum Shop.
  • Coordinates schedules and events for Shop volunteers, as well as training current staff and volunteers.
  • Handle special requests, suggestions and complaints made by shop clientele.
  • Provide staff support to the Museum Shop Manager.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • A high school diploma is required
  • Candidate must have experience in retail, possess strong computer skills, and have excellent customer service skills.
  • A proven ability to work successfully with others to achieve institutional objectives.
  • Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents pertaining to the field of retail
  • Ability to write documents such as letters, receipts etc
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions regarding shop merchandise and the shop POS system
  • Ability to respond to volunteer issues with sensitivity to both the volunteer’s wishes and the needs of the museum.

 

BENEFITS & COMP

  • Pay rate: $16.50 - $17.15 per hour
  •  Employee Assistance Program
  •  Family-level museum membership
  •  Discounts in museum gift shop and café 
  •  Professional development opportunities

 

TO APPLY

Apply for Museum Shop Floor Coordinator – 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=594870&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 a full-time opening for a Special Events Coordinator in the Hospitality and Events division. This position works a combination of business hours and evening and weekend hours.

The Special Events Coordinator is responsible for aggressively selling and increasing facility rental revenue for the Cincinnati Art Museum. The Special Events Coordinator is also responsible for assisting in the planning and coordination of both internal and external events while consistently providing excellent customer service to all clients.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Working under the direction of the Events & Hospitality Manager, duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Plan and coordinate rental events (internal, external, corporate, social and weddings), working directly with catering, florists, and any other service personnel for an event.
  • Supervise the set-up for all events.
  • Coordinate the logistics of events with external clients and vendors, internal event managers, and internal/group committee heads and representatives. 
  • Answer questions and provide rental and event planning information to potential clients in person, over the phone, and by email.
  • Schedule and execute facility tours with potential clients as needed. Assist the Chef with tasting demonstrations, planning, and executing menus and alcohol orders for events.
  • Assist in the completion of Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) for clients and internal departments involved in event setup.
  • Occasionally Captain the events; oversee the event staff and execute the event from start to finish. Set up and tear down events.
  • Prepare contracts for clients and coordinate contract details with vendors associated with the event.
  • Coordination of catering for some internal events.
  • Design sales kits and promotional information geared toward potential clients.
  • Create and issue work orders. Prepare and issue master calendar to entire museum staff.
  • Handle all aspects of facility use and rental by internal committees and affiliated groups for internal meetings and events. 
  • Establish contact and follow-up with all new, returning, and prospective clients interested in planning an event with the CAM in a timely manner. Track and maintain statistical data on events.
  • Assist with the Café operations occasionally
  • Other duties as assigned. 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Candidate must have at least one (1) year of event planning or directly related experience.
  • Ability to take initiative, be creative, and stay composed under pressure.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Strong computer proficiency, especially with MS Office programs.
  • Hospitality and/or event management degree a plus (Associates, Bachelors, Certificates, etc.)

 

BENEFITS & COMP

  • Annual salary: $44,000 - $48,000
  • 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

TO APPLY

Apply for Special Events Coordinator using the link below: 

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=347b7c9b-5aac-4d96-ab81-3b32a60f7052&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=595305&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.

 

Fellowship and Internship Opportunities

DONALD P. SOWELL INTERNSHIP POSITION SUMMARY

The Cincinnati Art Museum seeks a motivated undergraduate or recent graduate for a paid, part‑time summer internship through the Donald P. Sowell Internship program. This internship offers hands‑on exposure to careers in a museum environment, along with structured opportunities to learn about and observe work in other museum departments. 

The internship runs for 12 weeks, June through August, and is scheduled 20 hours per week. This position is designed to provide practical professional experience, skill development, and meaningful project work in a collaborative cultural institution. 


INTERNSHIP QUALIFICATIONS

  • Currently enrolled undergraduate student or recent graduate who will have completed at least sophomore‑level coursework by the start of the internship 

  •      Candidate must claim the Greater Cincinnati region as permanent residence (60 miles radius of the Art Museum).

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  • Familiarity with AP and/or Chicago style writing preferred 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a professional environment 
  • Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to engage with a variety of projects and teams 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) 


COMPENSATION AND WORK SCHEDULE HOURS

  • Pay rate: $15.00 per hour 
  • Average hours: 20 hours per week 

 

TO APPLY

Apply for the Donald P. Sowell Internship using the application link below:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=347b7c9b-5aac-4d96-ab81-3b32a60f7052&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=596098&lang=en_US&source=CC2

 

  • Position open until filled 
  • No phone calls, please 

 

EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT 

The Cincinnati Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and the Museum is committed to maintaining a workplace environment that is professional, respectful, and compliant with all applicable employment laws. 

 

 

 

 

Educational credit may be available for internships, check with school(s) for requirements.

 

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.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category protected under applicable law.

 

 

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