The Cincinnati Art Museum has an immediate opening for a part-time Utility (BOH) / Line Cook 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 Utility (BOH) / Line Cook 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 Utility (BOH) / Line Cook 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.
• 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
• Family-level museum membership
• Discounts in museum gift shop and café

TO APPLY

Apply for Utility (BOH) / Line Cook 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=600554&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 Human Resource (HR) Generalist is responsible for running the daily functions of the HR department at the Cincinnati Art Museum in partnership with the Director of Human Resources and the HR Coordinator. Duties include talent acquisition, employee engagement, employee relations, benefits, compensation, workforce development, compliance, and administration. This position requires an extremely perceptive individual with emotional intelligence who can relate to individuals at all levels within the organization.

This role is salaried exempt and scheduled 35 hours per week with a typical workweek of Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. This role is heavily onsite.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, duties include but are not limited to:

• Full lifecycle recruitment from advertising, interviewing, to employment offers. Working with managers throughout the hiring process. Handles onboarding and new hire orientation.
• Manage the internship program and internship budget. 
• Lead and implement staff engagement programs, HR events, and initiatives with the HR Coordinator.
• Consult, coach, and advise managers and employees on employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution. Provide managers with insight and solutions related to ongoing concerns. 
• Communicate staffing issues and concerns to museum leadership.
• Conduct internal investigations on staffing issues and concerns.
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructuring, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and programs which promote an inclusive work environment.
• Administer benefits and leave with the HR Coordinator. Organize and work collaboratively with the HR department on open enrollment communication and election process. 
• Analyze trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies. Identifies opportunities for process improvement and implement efficient and effective solutions.
• Work with outside consultants during analysis of CAM’s compensation and total rewards reviews.
• With the HR Coordinator, maintain employee personnel files and verify all necessary documentation as dictated by governing agencies.
• Distribute and monitor employee performance evaluations and ensure they are done in a timely manner. 
• Update, monitor, and maintain eligible salary adjustments/increases based on promotions and annual evaluations.
• Other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field and 3-5 years of human resources experience, preferably in a non-profit organization. Candidates may also have an equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
• Previous management experience preferred. 
• SHRM or PHR certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in ADP or similar HRIS. 
• Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with various and diverse groups of people.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the museum.

BENEFITS & COMP

• Annual salary: $55,000 - $63,000
• 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 HR Generalist - FT using the link below:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=347b7c9b-5aac-4d96-ab81-3b32a60f7052&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=603095&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 full-time Assistant Director for Public Programs. This position has two significant areas of responsibility:

· The development, implementation, and evaluation of public exhibition and collection-related programming for all ages in the pursuit of lifelong learning through the exploration of art in the Art Museum. These include, but are not limited to, lectures, panel discussions, gallery talks, and art-making studio programs.

· The development, implementation, and evaluation of two large annual programs – Summer Camp and the 10x10 Teen Art Show, and the museum’s monthly CAM Kids Day program – as well as other programs that may arise.

This position works cooperatively with other museum colleagues and the community to develop engaging and accessible programming. This position is considered the museum’s key staff member for expertise related to current theories and practices in public programming.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develops and manages public programs that strengthen exhibitions, the collection, and the visitor experience in close partnership with curators and Learning & Interpretation staff.

· Leads ongoing programs requiring cross-divisional and interdepartmental planning, with an emphasis on originality, community involvement, user value, visibility, and impact.

· Develops and implements new approaches to interpretation informed by current learning theory, technology, and museum best practices.

· Continuously evaluates programs for all ages—including workshops, classes, lectures, gallery talks, and other activities—using varied methods.

· Develops and monitors program budgets and manages purchasing and payments in compliance with museum policy.

· Coordinates with museum divisions on museum-wide events; partners with Marketing to promote programs and Visitor Services to support registration.

· Sustains community collaborations and builds new institutional and organizational partnerships that enhance quality of life in Greater Cincinnati.

· Collaborates with Division of Learning & Interpretation teammates to set long-range goals, interim objectives, and a shared, systematic approach to interpretive programming.

· Provides the Director of Learning & Interpretation and Philanthropy Division with narratives and statistics for grant proposals and final reports.

· Participates in museum conferences, workshops, and professional development related to interpretive programming, interpretation, outreach, and visitor needs.

· Works a Tuesday-Saturday schedule to accommodate those programs that take place on the weekend.

· Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Learning & Interpretation.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

· A bachelor’s degree in art history, art education, or museum education is required.

· Five years of related experience, especially in museum education, art education, public programming, and/or community-based collaborations.

· Must have excellent and professional communication skills, both written and oral.

· The ability to effectively present information and respond to visitors’ needs is central to this position.

· Strong organizational skills; must be able to manage numerous projects simultaneously and to work independently and at a high level of productivity in a very busy office.

· Cooperates in a teamwork fashion with all co-workers to accomplish goals.

· Demonstrates respect and dignity to co-workers and visitors

· Provides excellence in service and portrays a positive and professional image of the Cincinnati Art Museum.

· Maintains confidentiality and upholds professional standards.

APPLY

Apply for Assistant Director for Public Programs using the link below:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=347b7c9b-5aac-4d96-ab81-3b32a60f7052&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=603669&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 (CAM) seeks a highly motivated Curatorial Fellow for Prints. CAM stewards an encyclopedic collection of more than 73,000 works of art spanning 6,000 years. The Print Department is responsible for over 28,000 prints, posters and illustrated books from the 15th century to the present. Important areas of the collection include old master prints (e.g. Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt van Rijn, William Blake, and Francisco Goya); color lithographs (e.g. Toulouse- Lautrec, the Nabis, and an international cross section of mid-twentieth-century artists); Eastern European printmakers (e.g. Jiří Anderle and Vladimír Gažovic̆); Japanese prints (from ukiyo-e masters Utagawa Hiroshige and Utagawa Kunisada through the sōsaku-hanga, e.g. Munakata Shikō, Kosaka Gajin, to contemporary artists, e.g. Ay-O, Shinoda Tōkō and Noda Tetsuya); and a strong cross section of American printmakers from the nineteenth century to the present, including James Abbott Whistler and a special focus on Cincinnati artists Frank Duveneck, Jim Dine, Thom Shaw and The Strobridge Lithographing Company posters.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Curatorial Fellow will work closely with the Curator of Prints on all aspects of the department’s work, including collections research, management, development and care, and departmental projects including exhibitions, publications and programming. The Curatorial Fellow collaborates with museum team members and external stakeholders to ensure the department’s projects and programs are administered in a timely and effective manner. The Curatorial Fellow will also have the opportunity to advance their own area of study by pursuing research projects stemming from their interests and expertise that intersect with CAM collections, which could lead to an exhibition, gallery installation, publication or program.

This position is full-time (35 hours per week), eligible for benefits and paid time off. This three-year Curatorial Fellowship will begin fall/winter 2026.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Working under the direction of the Curator of Prints, duties include, but are not limited to: 

Collection Management and Development

• Working collaboratively with the museum’s Conservation, Registration, Design, Installation, Learning & Interpretation, Marketing, Photography, IT departments and others to ensure the proper care and presentation of the collection. 
• Working collaboratively with staff on projects to organize, rehouse, and rotate works of art in the permanent collections, including planning and coordinating duties. 
• Assisting the curator in the development, planning, and installation of temporary exhibitions and rotations within the permanent collections.
• Under the supervision of the curator, project managing gallery rotations, which includes scheduling and coordinating with the Design, Installation and Conservation departments, and contributing creatively to the thematic displays. 
• Facilitating incoming gifts and purchase considerations, including research and documentation, condition reports, and other cataloging duties assigned
• Supporting the curator, conservators, and registrars in the coordination of loans. 

Public Engagement and Donor Stewardship

• Interpreting and providing information on works in the collection through lectures, docent training, publications, and outreach activities.
• Working with the curator and appropriate museum departments to plan programs for and steward relationships with Friends of Prints affinity group, donors and patrons, artists, docents, and general museum audiences. 
• Organizing and administering appointments with external stakeholders to access the prints collection through the Fifth Third Study Room in the Carl M. Jacobs Study Center. 

Research, Departmental Support and Administration

• Researching and amending cataloguing information in the collections database, TMS. 
• Assisting the curator with organizing talks, lectures, scholarly symposia, study days and related programs as needed. 
• Conducting research on objects in the collection and on related topics in consultation with the curator. 
• Attending internal curatorial and exhibition planning meetings, and special events related to curatorial division activities.
• Serving as courier to oversee handling and transport of works of art to and from other borrowing institutions, as needed.
• Other special projects or departmental duties as assigned.

Exhibitions and Gallery Rotations

• Assisting in the development, planning, installation, and documentation of exhibitions, including research, maintaining checklists and work schedules, assisting with loan requests and contracts, corresponding with exhibited artists and their representatives and collectors, assisting the curator with publication projects, and archiving relevant digital and paper records.
• Researching, writing, and editing exhibition catalogs, labels and in-gallery text, online text, and other text for other outlets as assigned. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• MA in Art History or a closely related field, with a specializing and/or demonstrated interest in prints. ABD in a PhD program preferred. 
  • If the successful candidate is ABD, accommodation can be made to facilitate dissertation completion during the fellowship. 
• Minimum of 2 years of previous museum experience. 
• Knowledge of fine art prints and works on paper, including research, proper handling, display, and storage procedures.
• Proficiency in at least one European language, French or German preferred. 
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills with the ability to connect with varied audiences. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and experience with (or the ability to quickly master) TMS, the museum’s collections management software. 
• Strong research and 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.
• Valid and unexpired passport. Some domestic and international travel may be required. 

Physical Demands:

• Postholder will be required to walk and move about work locations on foot, reach and lift above shoulders, kneel, stand, sit, and use stairs as needed.
• Ability to lift and move items up to 40 lbs. as needed. 
• Normal color vision required.

BENEFITS & COMP

• Annual salary: $45,000 - $47,500
• Professional development stipend
• 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

TO APPLY

Apply via the link below and please submit a cover letter, resume, a writing sample, 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=602789&lang=en_US&source=CC2

No phone calls please. Position open until filled. A first review of applications will begin Wednesday, September 23rd. 

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.