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.
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 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 the museum gift shop and cafe
- Professional development opportunities
TO APPLY
Apply for Terrace Cafe Server 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 an immediate opening for a part-time Library Assistant for the Mary R. Schiff Library & Archives located at the Art Museum.
This is a part-time position scheduled for 20 hours per week Tuesday-Friday from 12pm-5pm. Occasional schedule flexibility needed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Head Librarian, responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Accurately shelve books, auction catalogs and periodicals in the library’s stacks according to established procedures.
- Retrieve materials requested by patrons and staff.
- Read shelves to keep books in proper order.
- Process archival materials (review, describe, enter into database).
- For at least one hour a day work at the Information Services Desk, helping visitors and staff.
- Other duties as assigned by the Head Librarian.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Background in art history preferred.
- General knowledge of library procedures.
- Solid organizational skills and accuracy and close attention to detail.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to successfully complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
- Physical demands: frequent standing, walking, and reaching. Must be able to lift 40 pounds and climb stairs with ease.
BENEFITS & COMP
- Pay rate: $15.00 per hour
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family-level museum membership
- Discounts in museum gift shop and café
- Professional development opportunities
TO APPLY
Apply for the Library Assistant – PT 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 Donor Services Coordinator is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Cincinnati Art Museum's Philanthropy programs and the Director of Philanthropy. This role is essential in ensuring the efficient functioning of our donor engagement initiatives and maintaining strong relationships with our supporters.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Working under the direction of the Director of Philanthropy, duties include but are not limited to:
Divisional Responsibilities
- Maintains donor records and inputs new data into the Altru system.
- Prepares correspondence regarding the Art Museum and its donor recognition programs.
- Provides correspondence and handles report/proposal preparation.
- Handles all incoming and outgoing mail including prioritizing, copying, distributing, mailing, and filing. Assists with departmental mailings.
- Keeps Division calendar updated.
- Schedules and prepare materials for staff’s board committees and subcommittees as assigned. Record minutes and helps facilitate follow-up as needed for those committees.
- Processes invoices, maintains department files, orders department supplies and processes requests for information.
- Assist donors with requests and inquiries.
Event Responsibilities
- Assists special events staff as needed with planning, invitations, reservations, data entry, deposits, and event files.
- Attends major donor events and fundraisers to provide on-site assistance and support.
Assistant Responsibilities
- Manage scheduling for the Director of Philanthropy of internal and external appointments, meetings, and conference calls.
- Answer and screen phone calls. Take messages and assist donors with questions and requests.
- Write and prepare letters and other written correspondence.
- Maintain any project files as needed.
- Take on other special projects and duties as assigned by the Director of Philanthropy.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
- Two-year college degree or higher with at least two (2) years of experience in a nonprofit organization; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Previous experience with donor management software a plus.
- Candidates must possess excellent organizational skills, ability to communicate (written and verbal) with a wide range of people, and attention to accuracy and detail.
- Ability to handle varied and multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to prioritize and schedule work according to deadlines, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with professionals and volunteers associated with the Art Museum.
BENEFITS & COMP
- Annual salary: $40,000 - $42,700
- 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 is available for this position.
TO APPLY
Apply for the Donor Services Coordinator 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.
Fellowship and Internship Opportunities
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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