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 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=590792&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.

The Cincinnati Art Museum has an immediate opening for a part-time Gift Shop Assistant to work in the gift shop on Thursday evenings and on the weekends.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Working under the direction of the Museum Gift Shop Manager, duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Providing excellent customer service to visitors of the Art Museum
• Assist with stocking and merchandising the gift shops
• Assisting in opening and closing the shops daily
• Tracking all damaged merchandise for inventory
• Assisting with all aspects of special events and satellite shops
• Assisting with the annual inventory process
• Researching artists, brands, books, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general education degree is required.
• Cash handling experience and experience working with point-of-sale systems a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, ability to work well with others in a team environment, superb interpersonal skills, and ability to adhere to Art Museum policies & procedures are necessary.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business documents, effectively communicate with visitors in person and on phone calls, and present information and respond to questions from visitors.
• Must have good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and be able to learn new software programs.
• Must be able to carry a minimum of 50 pounds and handle some physical labor.

BENEFITS & COMP

• Pay rate: $14.25 per hour
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family-level museum membership
• Discounts in museum gift shop and café
• Professional development opportunities

TO APPLY

Apply for Gift Shop Assistant - 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=590891&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 an immediate opening for a Preparator in the Installation Department. This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly position scheduled for 35 hours per week and includes benefits.

POSITION SUMMARY

Working cooperatively with museum staff, the preparator is responsible for installing, maintaining, and deinstalling works of art in special exhibitions, rotations, and permanent collection displays. The preparator supports all display preparations with a focus on lighting and participates in the movement of fine art both inside and outside the museum. The preparator works collaboratively with collections, conservation, and curatorial staff to achieve presentation objectives, while ensuring artwork is safely displayed. The ideal candidate has excellent organizational, listening, and communication skills. They are open-minded, emotionally intelligent, and enjoy problem solving in a synergetic environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Chief Preparator, duties include, but are not limited to:

• Commissioning the museum’s Bluetooth lighting system on smart control software. 
• Installing and focusing gallery and case lighting
• Organizing and maintaining lighting inventory
• Participating in the installation and deinstallation of artwork in special exhibitions, rotations and permanent collection displays within the museum galleries and outdoor campus
• Mount making, preparing walls, painting, and light drywall work 
• Supporting in-house carpentry team on demolition and buildouts 
• Maintaining the cleanliness of gallery displays through regular dusting and cleaning
• Collaborating with curators, conservators, and designers to create custom storage and exhibition display mounts
• Safely packing and transporting objects for internal and external art movements
• Driving up to a twenty-six-foot box truck
• Loading and unloading semi-trucks
• Attending regular in-person and virtual meetings
• Maintaining correspondence through email and other museum applications
• Communicating with vendors, artists, and contractors to accomplish assigned duties
• Reading and following exhibition plans and display elevations
• Safely using hand tools, material handling equipment, pallet jacks, forklifts, and personnel lifts
• Responding when artworks are threatened due to emergency and moving objects to safety
• Other duties as assigned by management

Physical Demands

• Lifting and moving moderate to heavy weight items (at least 50 pounds) is required.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, crouch, work overhead and climb a ladder.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced education in the arts or art history and at least two (2) years of art handling experience. 
• A valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to CAM standards.
• A Bachelor of Arts in fine arts or an apprenticeship in a craft or trade is preferred.
• Must be able to follow verbal instructions, demonstrate attention to detail and ability to work with one’s hands. 
• Candidates must be able to efficiently manage their time and responsibilities, work well independently and as a team member, and effectively communicate with their supervisor and coworkers. 
• Must be able to function in a high demand environment with tight deadlines, while always maintaining professionalism and adhering to Cincinnati Art Museum policies and procedures.

BENEFITS & COMP

• Hourly rate: $22.00 - $25.00 
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 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 Preparator 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=590753&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

Visitor Services Assistants greet visitors and tour groups, sell tickets, memberships and coffee, answers telephones, balances daily deposits, and stays 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 visitors’ 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. 

MINIMUM 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 – 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=591268&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.