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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 immediate opening for a part-time Utility (BOH) employee in the Terrace Café and museum kitchen. This position will be scheduled 15-25 hours per week. Evening and weekend availability is required.

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Utility (BOH) employee will assist the kitchen team in various capacities. Utility 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) employee will properly clean and sanitize all dishes, glassware, utensils, and pans; be responsible for maintaining the dish room and dish machine. Assists in cleaning other areas of the café as requested. Prepare food to the café specifications and to set up stations for menu, assist with cooking as needed.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Proper operation of dish machines to company and manufacturer specifications.
  • Washes and restocks all dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans.
  • Segregates and removes trash and garbage and places it in designated containers.
  • Breaks down, cleans, and sanitizes the dish machine at the end of a shift in compliance with ServSafe and other safety standards.
  • Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
  • Assists in event setup as needed.
  • Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies.
  • Answer, report, and follow executive chef or line cooks’ instructions.
  • Clean up station and take care of leftover food.
  • 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.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • High school graduate or equivalent vocational training certificate required. A flexible schedule and the ability to work evenings and weekends is required.
  • A degree in or working toward 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.

 

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) – 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=501080&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 Facility Support Team (FST) Member in the Facility department. This position includes benefits and is scheduled for 40 hours per week and will require availability for some nights and weekends.

The FST Member 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 aid in the execution of museum special 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 plaza, courtyards, dock, hallways, stairs, and outside areas when used. Empty, clean and maintain trash cans.
  • Transport, set-up, and tear down of special 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 the 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.
  • Perform other related job duties as required or assigned by management.


REQUIREMENTS

  • High school diploma and at least one year of experience in a related position or equivalent 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.
  • 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 8 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 Facility Support Team Member using the link below:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=347b7c9b-5aac-4d96-ab81-3b32a60f7052&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=508197&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 immediate opening for part-time Visitor Services Assistants (VSA) in the Visitor Services Department on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and some weekends.

VSAs will greet visitors and tour groups, sell tickets, memberships and coffee, answer telephones, balance daily deposits, and keep current on museum events. This role is responsible for ensuring visitors are alerted to all the tools needed for a successful visit. The VSA is also responsible for keeping CAM goals and priorities in mind when welcoming visitors to the museum.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Working under the direction of the Visitor Services Coordinator (VSC), duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Demonstrate an ability to engage with all guests from a wide range of backgrounds, providing the highest quality customer service.
  • Ensure each visitor or group feels welcomed and receives a cheerful and warm greeting by Visitor Services immediately upon entering CAM.
  • Ensure the lobbies and coatrooms are clean and orderly.
  • Answer a wide variety of visitor’s questions in person and over the phone. Responsible for balancing receiving visitors at the desk and over the phone.
  • Demonstrate an ability to deal with customer feedback with grace and professionalism. Assist in de-escalating visitor matters.
  • Play an active role in reaching CAM strategic goals through promotion of all art engagement opportunities and encouraging return visits.
  • Play an active role in reaching CAM financial goals through promotion of the coffee bar, café, paid programming, membership, exhibition tickets, etc.
  • Ensure back-of-house activities are operated with excellence and attention to detail with team goals in mind.
  • Ensure integrity of daily balancing and handling of all payments, as well as maintaining the confidentiality of all sensitive information. Conducting member sales and renewals with special attention to correct data entry.
  • Support the VSC with onboarding, training, and skill development of new team members.
  • Manage assigned projects in timely manner with attention to detail while prioritizing the visitor experience. Assist other departments with projects as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • High school diploma or equivalent education required.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills are a must.
  • Candidate must be dependable and work well with the public.
  • Ability to read, examine, and interpret general business documents, effectively communicate with visitors in person and on phone calls, and present information and respond to questions from visitors.
  • Good computer and writing skills necessary.

 

BENEFITS & COMP

  • Hourly Pay Rate: $14.25 with a commission incentive of $2.50 per membership sold
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Family-level museum membership
  • Discounts in museum gift shop and café
  • Professional development opportunities

 

TO APPLY

Apply for Visitor Services Assistant using the link below:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=347b7c9b-5aac-4d96-ab81-3b32a60f7052&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=509714&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 Facility Support Team (FST) Supervisor is a salaried exempt, working supervisor position, responsible for the overall cleanliness and upkeep of the museum facility. The FST Supervisor protects the best interests of the museum and its employees with regards to facilities issues.

The FST Supervisor manages a team of five (5) Facility Support Team Members. The FST Supervisor works primarily first shift business hours, but evenings and weekends are required as needed.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Supervisor of Building & Grounds, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Manages the scheduling of work and staff work schedules, project work, special event set-ups, department requests, and work requests.
  • Maintains departmental budget, responsible for inventory and ordering of supplies, equipment management and repair. Oversees purchase orders on accounts payable system.
  • Interviews, hires, and manages performance, terminates staff in cooperation with the Human Resources department.
  • Trains and helps Facility Support Team staff in all areas.
  • Works closely with the facility rental and events team to see that all special requests for events are met.
  • Manages the care and cleanliness of the entire facility. Responsible for development and management of all cleaning checklists and programs, including scheduling of same programs.
  • Coordinates cleaning assignments with any contractors or CAM departments including but not limited to: Security, Maintenance, Conservation, and Registration departments.
  • Delivers and retrieves storage and supplies from the warehouse as needed.
  • Assists the Supervisor of Building and Grounds and senior staff with the development, implementation, and management of CAM long range plan that includes initiatives for enhancing or improving upon cleaning and sanitation processes, training and improving the performance of staff and equipment used.
  • Supplies friendly, helpful, and courteous services to all visitors.
  • Aids the Building and Grounds team as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • High School diploma or equivalent with four (4) years minimum experience in janitorial, housekeeping or a combination of education and experience.
  • Must have janitorial supervisory experience.
  • Incumbents will be required to walk and move about the entire Museum on foot, and work will include extended periods of standing, and use of stairs as needed.
  • Lifting and moving of items of moderate weight (at least 50 pounds) required.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Proven ability to work successfully with others to achieve institutional goals.
  • Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and a basic knowledge of computer programs, ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from museum staff, members of the museum, and the general public.
  • Evening and weekend availability required.

 

BENEFITS & COMP

  • Medical, dental, vision life insurance, 401k retirement planning with company match
  • Robust paid time off (PTO) and 8 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 Facility Support Team Supervisor using the link below:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=347b7c9b-5aac-4d96-ab81-3b32a60f7052&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=511631&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 immediate opening for a full-time Security Guard - Nightwatch working second (2nd) shift in the Security Department. The Security Guard is primarily responsible for monitoring the art, museum areas, alarm systems, and visitors (as necessary) for safety and security. In addition, the Security Guard position is responsible for providing excellent customer service both internally and to the public (as necessary) daily.

This schedule for this position is 40 hours per week, working 2nd shift hours Sunday-Thursday, and Fridays and Saturdays as off days.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Providing excellent customer service to all visitors and staff daily while maintaining a positive professional image of the Art Museum.
  • Monitoring the artwork and museum areas.
  • Monitoring CCTV and alarm systems.
  • Monitoring lighting inside and outside the building; turning on and off lights inside and outside the building as needed.
  • Assisting in maintaining key control by dispersing and collecting keys and access cards, as well as signing in and out contractors and other visitors.
  • Conducting, at least, three (3) night watch rounds throughout the museum. Ensuring that windows and doors are locked while inspecting for theft, vandalism, and fire and safety hazards.
  • Answering phones.
  • Preparing absence reports.
  • Reporting and/or logging lost and found items.
  • Ability to work various posts and assignments including assisting in the parking lot as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have an ability to communicate information effectively to others and work well in a team environment.
  • Must have the ability to understand written and oral assignments.
  • Must be self-motivated and have a good work ethic.
  • Must have the ability to work well under pressure and during emergency situations.

 

BENEFITS & COMP

  • Hourly pay rate: $17.60
  • Medical, dental, vision life insurance, 401k retirement planning with company match
  • Robust paid time off (PTO) and 8 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 Security Nightwatch using the link below:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=347b7c9b-5aac-4d96-ab81-3b32a60f7052&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=512186&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.

 

The Cincinnati Art Museum has immediate opening for a full-time Line Cook/Utility (back of house) employee in the Terrace Café and museum kitchen. This position will be scheduled 40 hours per week. Evening and weekend availability is required.

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Line Cook/Utility (BOH) employee will assist the kitchen team in various capacities. Utility duties will consist of assisting the head chef, line cooks, Events & Hospitality Manager, Café Supervisor, 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/Utility (BOH) employee will properly clean and sanitize all dishes, glassware, utensils, and pans; be responsible for maintaining the dish room and dish machine. Assists in cleaning other areas of the café as requested. Prepare food to the café specifications and to set up stations for menu. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Proper operation of dish machines to company and manufacturer specifications.
  • Washes and restocks all dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans.
  • Segregates and removes trash and garbage and places it in designated containers.
  • Breaks down, cleans, and sanitizes the dish machine at the end of a shift in compliance with ServSafe and other safety standards.
  • Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
  • Assists in event setup as needed.
  • Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
  • Answer, report and follow executive chef or line cooks’ instructions
  • Clean up station and take care of leftover food
  • 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
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

REQUIREMENTS

High school graduate or equivalent vocational training certificate required. A flexible schedule and the ability to work evenings and weekends is required. 

A degree in or working toward 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.

 

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 Line Cook/Utility (BOH) using the link below:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=347b7c9b-5aac-4d96-ab81-3b32a60f7052&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=538370&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

The Cincinnati Art Museum is advertising a Curatorial Fellowship in the Department of European Paintings, Sculpture and Drawings. This position is full-time (35 hours per week), with benefit eligibility and generous paid time off. This two-year Curatorial Fellowship will begin in the third quarter of 2024 and includes the possibility of two one-year renewals.

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Curatorial Fellow for European Art will work closely with the Curator of European Paintings, Sculpture and Drawings on all aspects of the department’s purview and primarily to advance two concurrent projects: an touring exhibition drawn from the museum’s collection of 19th and early-20th-century European paintings and sculpture, and a reinstallation of the museum’s galleries of 19th and early-20th-century European art. Combined, the two projects entail an ambitious revaluation, reinterpretation and restaging of the museum’s holdings in these areas, which consist of several thousand works of art collected over almost a century and a half.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities (to assist the planning and execution of a large loan exhibition from the museum’s collections and the related reinstallation of a suite of galleries) will include:

  • Conducting primary-source research (including provenance and biography), scholarly synthesis, basic cataloguing and discursive writing for European paintings, sculptures and drawings, circa 1800-1950.
  • Collaborating with conservators to understand artwork facture and condition and to present technical analysis.
  • Collaborating with educators on visitor-facing interpretation and programming.
  • Consulting with curators and designers on checklists, installation groupings, narratives and gallery design.
  • Writing and work-flow management for an exhibition catalogue.
  • Collaborating with museum staff on collections-management projects within the position scope, including planning and coordinating related meetings and activities.
  • Responding to public, scholarly, and intramural collection inquiries within the position scope.
  • Updating cataloguing information in the collections database; preparing research for publication.
  • Participating in fundraising and community education events pertaining to the projects.

Secondary responsibilities (to help ensure the smooth functioning of the department during the extended period of preparation and execution of the collection loan exhibition and gallery reinstallation process) may include:

  • Working with the museum’s Conservation, Registration, Design & Installation, Learning & Interpretation, Marketing, Photographic Services, Information Technology and others to ensure the proper care and presentation of the collections.
  • Conducting research on objects in the collection and on related topics in consultation with the curator; amending and completing cataloguing information in the collections database.
  • Assisting the curator in the development, planning, and installation of temporary exhibitions and rotations within the permanent collections and or/with travelling exhibitions.
  • Supporting the curator in the acquisition of objects for the permanent collections, by purchase and gift, including research and cataloging, liaising with conservators and external stakeholders.
  • Supporting curator, conservators and registrars in the review and coordination of loans from the museum collection.
  • Assisting curator with organizing talks, lectures, scholarly symposia, study days and related programs as needed.
  • Facilitating and participating in scholar/collector/artist visits to work with collections, capturing new information as appropriate.
  • Educating docents and volunteers about the department’s collections and exhibitions.
  • Researching and responding to public, scholarly, and intramural collection inquiries.
  • Attending internal standing and ad-hoc meetings; attending special events related to curatorial division activities.
  • Other special projects or departmental duties, as required.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • MA in Art History or a closely related field. ABD in a PhD program preferred.
  • Reading knowledge of French. Knowledge of additional European languages and/or Japanese preferred.
  • Demonstrated scholarly excellence, intellectual curiosity, and interest in object-based research and/or a museum-sector career.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Strong organizational skills; capacity to address simultaneous time-sensitive projects in a professional setting; ability to work both independently and in groups to achieve team goals.
  • A commitment to equity and inclusion in professional and scholarly practice.

We embrace the individuality of each applicant. We recognize that each person’s education, training and career path is unique. We acknowledge that no one will possess all the qualities and skills articulated or implied in this job description. If you believe you possess a sufficient background and commensurate goals, and that you will be able to succeed at this role, we encourage you to apply.

If the successful candidate is ABD, accommodation can be made to facilitate dissertation completion during the fellowship.

 

BENEFITS & COMP

  • Annual salary: $45,700-$47,000
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Robust paid time off (PTO) and 8 paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Family-level museum membership
  • Discounts in museum gift shop and café
  • Professional development opportunities

 

TO APPLY

Apply via the link below and please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least two references to:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=347b7c9b-5aac-4d96-ab81-3b32a60f7052&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=513011&lang=en_US&source=CC2

 

Position open until filled. A first review of applications will begin October 15th.

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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