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 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:
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 full-time Sous Chef for the museum’s hospitality and special events department. This position will be scheduled 40 hours per week, working a mix of business hours, evenings, and weekends.
The Sous Chef is vital for providing leadership, hands on training and supervision on all production in kitchen and cafe as well as oversees the quality and timely distribution of the food product originating from the kitchen
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working under the direction of the Executive Chef, duties include, but are not limited to:
- Manage kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef
- Assisting the Chef with menu creation for café and special events
- Creating and developing kitchen recipe books and keeping up to date
- Responsible for monthly scheduling of kitchen staff
- Assisting with monthly deep cleaning
- Prep and execution of Café and Special Events foods
- Maintain all kitchen/café equipment and facilities in an organized, clean, safe environment
- Promote health and safety in the workplace and ensure all local health regulations are met
- Assist in hiring and training of all new kitchen/café employees
- Assist with weekly ordering and invoicing
- Communicate any areas of need, problems, and concerns to the Executive Chef
- Complete administrative tasks as assigned by Executive Chef
- Assist in café as a line cook or supervisor
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors’ s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or equivalent vocational training certificate required and minimum of 2-4 years of experience in events/banquets, food & beverage, or a related discipline is required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
- Positive interpersonal and customer service skills required.
- Strong project management skills required.
- May work indoor or outdoor settings. Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.
- Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS).
- Familiar with monitoring food and labor cost and menu development
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to speak and hear
- Close and distance vision
- Identify and distinguish colors
- Frequent standing with some walking and sitting
- Will stand for long periods of time
- Frequently lifts/carries up to 25 lbs.
- Occasionally lifts/carries up to 50 lbs.
- Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills
- Able to reach hands and arms in any direction and kneel, stoop or crouch repeatedly
BENEFITS & COMP
- Annual salary: $47,000 - $50,000
- 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 the Sous Chef position using the link below:
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 Gallery Attendant position is a part-time position, scheduled 10-29 hours per week. Gallery Attendants will be required to walk and move about locations on foot, and work will include periods of standing, sitting, and use of stairs as needed. May be required to lift and/or move items of moderate weight as needed.
General work hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 11am-5pm while the museum is open. Availability is required for evening events also, general evening shifts are 5pm-11pm.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to security management, duties include, but are not limited to:
- Providing a visitor-friendly atmosphere.
- Monitoring artwork and museum areas to ensure safety and security.
- Monitoring alarm systems.
- Dispersing and collecting keys.
- Signing in and out contract employees and visitors.
- Answering telephones for department.
- Logging lost and found.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent work experience required.
- Previous security or museum experience is a plus.
- Candidates must have strong customer service & interpersonal skills and possess a strong ability to work with the public.
- Candidates for this position should have knowledge of security practices and possess excellent organizational skills.
- Due to the essential nature of all front-line staff positions, security/gallery attendant staff must be flexible with hours, including some nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as having reliable transportation to and from the Art Museum.
BENEFITS & COMP
- Hourly Pay Rate: $14.00
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family-level museum membership
- Discounts in museum gift shop and café
- Professional development opportunities
TO APPLY
Apply for Gallery Attendant - PT using the link below:
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 immediate openings for part-time Event Catering Servers in the Facility Rental Department. Event catering shifts will vary depending on museum events. Evening and weekend availability is required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working under the direction of the Event Captain, and overall, to the Hospitality Manager, duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Read and review event documents for equipment set up (tables, chairs, bars, etc.).
- Set up and break down tables, chairs, bars, and other event equipment.
- Serve food and beverages to guests.
- Clean and prepare the dining areas.
- Greet and make all guests feel welcome at the museum.
- Respond to guest inquiries and requests in a timely fashion.
- Knowledge of room setup, food safety standards, and food presentation setup.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
- Uphold standards of service through different catering events offered.
- Perform other catering duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Previous experience in customer service, food service, or other related fields.
- Ability to build rapport with guests.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Candidate must be dependable, organized, able to meet the physical demands of position, and maintain a professional demeanor.
- Must have evening and weekend availability.
BENEFITS & COMP
- Hourly Pay Rate: $17.50
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family-level museum membership
- Discounts in museum gift shop and café
- Professional development opportunities
TO APPLY
Apply for the Event Catering Server role using the link below:
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
INTERNSHIP POSITION SUMMARY
The Cincinnati Art Museum has an opening for a part-time Collection Management Copyright Intern for the spring of 2026. This position provides the candidate an opportunity to gain collections/data management experience.
The intern will assist with reviewing/organizing hardcopy copyright documents, audit against copyright information in the collection management database, research/correct discrepancies and assist with the development of data entry formatting.
The Collection Management Copyright Intern will also receive an overview of related general collection management practices, records management, exhibition and loan processes, condition reporting, art handling and crating/packing. This is a 12-week paid internship beginning in January or February 2026 and is scheduled for 20-24 hours per week.
ESSENTIAL INTERNSHIP FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to and working alongside the Head Registrar and permanent collection registrar, internship duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Review, organize hardcopy Artist Copyright documents for status, validity, and completeness
- Audit, update copyright information to ensure the database records are accurate
- Assist with the development of proper copyright database standards; accordingly update copyright intake form
- Create an FAQ copyright reference document for museum staff
- Research policies and assist with the drafting of an institutional policy
- Other duties as assigned
INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS
- Undergraduate or graduate student with a focus in humanities, museum studies, public administration, or a related field
- Research and organizational skills
- Attention to detail, ability to work independently, and prioritize tasks toward meeting project deadlines
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite
- Teamwork oriented, ability to collaborate across departments
- Commitment to confidentiality and ethical behavior
- TMS Collections or other collection management system experience preferred but not required
- Technical writing, cataloging, copyright, and/or database management experience is a plus
Pay rate: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
TO APPLY
Apply for the Collection Management Copyright Intern for the spring of 2026 using the link below:
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.
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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Cincinnati Art Museum is supported by the tens of thousands of people who give generously to the annual ArtsWave Campaign, the region's primary source for arts funding.
Free general admission to the Cincinnati Art Museum is made possible by a gift from the Rosenthal Family Foundation. Exhibition pricing may vary. Parking at the Cincinnati Art Museum is free.
Generous support for our extended Thursday hours is provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
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