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 Curator of Fashion and Textiles will have overall responsibility for the stewardship and development of the museum’s extensive holdings of fashion and textiles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates curatorial responsibility for all art objects within the scope of the fashion arts department and works in cooperation with other curators where departmental responsibilities for art objects overlap, for example with prints, photographs, or contemporary art or where an artist is ascribed dual nationalities.
• Cares for research, documents, exhibits, preserves (in consultation with the Conservation Department), and publishes works of art in the permanent collection, including those in storage or on display.
• Responsible for the generation of special exhibitions, whether from concept or by assignment, organized by the Cincinnati Art Museum or by another institution. Exhibitions involve organizing, researching, writing, supervising and/or coordinating details such as lectures, catalogues, brochures, labels, installation, photography, gallery tours, publicity, fundraising, presentations on the exhibition topic, selection and negotiation of loans, hosting lenders and artists, and preparation of and adherence to budgets. Museum procedures must be followed, and all activities must be coordinated with all relevant existing divisions such as Visitor Services, Philanthropy, Marketing and Communications, and Learning and Interpretation.
• Lectures and writes on works of art in the Cincinnati Art Museum’s permanent collection(s) for scholarly meetings and/or publications, or general and particularized programs within the Cincinnati Art Museum, for books, newspapers, and general publications, all within the limits of curatorial specialties and based on or related to the permanent collections of the Cincinnati Art Museum. Where necessary, all writing (e.g., grant writing, journal writing, brochure texts) are coordinated with the proper division, such as Learning and Interpretation, Philanthropy, or Marketing and Communications.
• Seeks and recommends new acquisitions of gifts or purchases within the curatorial specialties or the permanent collections, including scholarly research and background material to justify consideration of a given art object or objects and prepares acquisition worksheets.
• Furnishes consultation and advice on art matters to other museums, public and private collectors, at no time suggesting financial appraisals. Attends conferences and lectures, and visits museums and dealers in U.S. and abroad. Acts as courier in U.S. and abroad in coordination with the Registration department.
• Installs and labels works of art in the permanent collections in concert with the divisions of Learning and Interpretation, Registration, and Design/Installation.
• Responsible for division, maintaining and adhering to all related budgets, including those related to permanent installations, special exhibitions, the department, and special projects.
• Where applicable will supervise, including volunteers and interns. Represents the museum at social and civic events. Serves on various committees or panels, and attends meetings demanded by the position.
• Responsible for docent training, public lectures, gallery talks and press education for selected projects in coordination with the divisions of Philanthropy, Learning and Interpretation and Marketing and Communications.
• Supports the fundraising and public relations efforts of the Cincinnati Art Museum, in coordination with the divisions of Philanthropy and Marketing and Communications.
• Serves as a liaison between the Cincinnati Art Museum and departmental visiting committees and other groups with special interest in or support of the department, including the museum-affiliated Friends of Fashion and Textiles.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• M.A. in Art History (Ph.D. preferred) with at least five years’ relevant professional experience in the field. Curatorial rank will be commensurate with experience.
• The Curator of Fashion and Textiles must demonstrate a proven ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve institutional objectives.
• Must possess a broad familiarity with fashion and textiles, from the late middle ages to the early twentieth century, with a specialty focus within these parameters; a demonstrated knowledge of museum practices; excellent written and oral communication skills; good working knowledge of database, word processing, and other relevant computer programs; and a commitment to both scholarship and working with diverse public constituencies; ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from museum staff, donors, members of the museum, and the general public.
  
  

TO APPLY

Apply for Curator of Fashion Arts and Textiles using the link below: 

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=347b7c9b-5aac-4d96-ab81-3b32a60f7052&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=592131&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 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.

INTERNSHIP POSITION SUMMARY

The Cincinnati Art Museum has an opening for a part-time Horticulture/Garden Intern for the summer of 2026. The museum is seeking an intern to assist the Horticulturalist in the continued effort to improve garden spaces, increase plant diversity and maintain an outdoor environment that the community and museum visitors can continue to enjoy. This is a 12-week paid internship that runs from May to August 2026, hours will vary but one weekend day will be required to maintain the grounds on the weekends.

While working in a public garden setting, the Horticulture/Garden Intern will gain knowledge and experience in daily grounds maintenance, operation of various landscape tools and equipment and learn basic principles of garden design, installation and maintenance.   

ESSENTIAL INTERNSHIP FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to and working alongside the Horticulturalist, duties include but are not limited to the following: 

• Assist in daily outdoor grounds maintenance of garden beds, turf areas, sidewalks, parking lots, planters and museum courtyard 
• Hand water annual planters, garden beds and newly installed landscapes 
• Plant annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees
• Hand weed garden beds weekly
• Operate string trimmers, leaf blowers, lawn mower and other landscape equipment
• Mulch garden spaces and annual beds
• Litter control of museum grounds
• Use irrigation systems and make repairs when needed
• Other duties as assigned

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants should currently be enrolled in a horticulture program or have acquired practical experience in horticulture or a related field. Basic gardening skills, interest in plants and the ability to work independently are essential.
• Workdays are flexible but limited to 3 to 4 days per week. A Saturday or Sunday shift is required. Start time is negotiable. 
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs.  
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend regularly throughout regular shift. 
• Ability to work in various weather conditions, especially heat and humidity.
• Exposure to wide array of plants and plant materials.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Pay rate: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

TO APPLY

Apply for the Horticulture/Garden Internship – PT Summer 2026 using the link below:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=347b7c9b-5aac-4d96-ab81-3b32a60f7052&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=592623&lang=en_US&source=CC2

Position open until it is 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.

INTERNSHIP POSITION SUMMARY

The Cincinnati Art Museum has an opening for a Visitor Research and Evaluation Project Intern. This internship position will contribute to multiple ongoing mission-driven projects, supporting visitor experience, audience research and evaluation, and strategic planning efforts. The intern’s time will be split between supporting visitor experience data collection and assisting with collaborative research projects with teams across the museum. Research projects will focus on supporting the strategic plan through listening to diverse multivocality and taking deeper dives into visitor interests and motivations. The intern will also support research related to the Art Bridges COVES cohort, which will include social connection and wellness outcomes that support our work with the new strategic plan.

This part-time paid internship will take place mid-May to mid-August 2026 and run for 12 weeks and be scheduled approximately 15-18 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL INTERNSHIP FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working under the direction of the Visitor Research Coordinator, duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist the museum in collecting data.
• Utilize research to evaluate previous guest services and future impact through recommendations and benchmarks.
• Compilation and analysis of existing data from multiple sources. Advanced critical thinking and problem solving will be required.
• Create comprehensive reports of project findings to present to museum teams.
• Provide exceptional visitor experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

• Undergraduate or recent graduate with an interest in research, specifically in museums or related institutions, related to the arts, social-science, psychology, or related field.
• Candidate must be comfortable interacting with the public, providing great customer service, and engage in active listening.
• Intern must be a team player who can work with a diverse group of staff and volunteers. 
• Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Must be available to work weekends and select weeknights as needed, specifically Thursday evenings and final Friday Art After Dark events. 

TO APPLY

Apply for the Visitor Research & Evaluation Project Internship using the link below:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=347b7c9b-5aac-4d96-ab81-3b32a60f7052&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=594308&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.