POSITION SUMMARY

The Cincinnati Art Museum has immediate openings for part-time Café Servers in the Museum's Terrace Café and Event Catering Department. The Terrace Café is open Tuesday through Sunday 11am-3pm daily, and on Thursday it is open 11am-7:30pm.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Serve food and beverages to guests.
• Explain to guests about menu items.
• Clean and prepare the dining areas.
• Greet and make all guests feel welcome at the restaurant.
• Respond to guest inquiries and requests in a timely fashion.
• Perform other restaurant duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in customer service, food service, or other related fields
• Ability to build rapport with guests.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills, ability to communicate menu items, orders to guests, back-of-house, and team members 
• Candidate must be dependable, organized, be able to meet the physical demands of position, and maintain a professional demeanor. 
• Selected candidates will enjoy flexible hours, a beautiful atmosphere, and a great work environment.
  
  

Pay rate: $5.05 per hour + tips

TO APPLY

Apply for Terrace Café Server using the link below:

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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 Visitor Services Assistant (VSA) in the Visitor Services Department. Approximately 10-20 hours per week. Ideal candidates would be available but not limited to weekend and evening shifts when needed, to support the Cincinnati Art Museum during the busiest times.

Working under the direction of the Visitor Services Coordinator (VSC), the part-time temporary VSA will have the responsibility of greeting visitors and tour groups, selling tickets, memberships and coffee, answering telephones, balancing daily deposits, and keeping 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities 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.
• Represent CAM professionally in presentation through dress, written and verbal communication.
• 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.
• Monitor guest activity to ensure safety, adhering to COVID-19 safety protocols.
• 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.

The pay rate is $14.00 per hour with a commission incentive of $2.50 per membership sold.

Ideal candidate would be able to work holiday time frames including Labor Day weekend, Thanksgiving weekend (closed on Thanksgiving) and shifts between mid-December and early January (closed December 25).

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.

In addition, candidate must have the 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.

Apply for Visitor Services Assistant - PT using the link below:

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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 Gallery Attendant position is part-time, scheduled 10-29 hours per week. Gallery Attendants will be required to walk and move about work location on foot, and work will include periods of standing, sitting, and use of stairs as needed. May be required to lift and/or move items of moderate weight as needed.

General work hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 11am - 5pm. Additional hours may be available dependent on the times and dates of scheduled programs and events.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing a visitor friendly atmosphere
• Monitoring artwork and museum areas to ensure safety and security
• Monitoring alarm systems
• Dispersing and collecting keys
• Signing in and out contract employees and visitors
• Answering telephones for department
• Logging lost and found
• Assisting security personnel in the parking lot as needed

REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or equivalent work experience required. Previous security or museum experience is a plus. Candidates must have strong customer service & interpersonal skills and possess a strong ability to work with the public. Candidates for this position should have knowledge of security practices and possess excellent organizational skills. 

Due to the essential nature of all front-line staff positions, security/gallery attendant staff must be flexible with hours, including some nights, weekends and holidays, as well as have reliable transportation to and from the Art Museum.

Pay rate: $13.13 per hour

TO APPLY

Apply for Gallery Attendant - PT using the link below:

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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 weekends on Saturday and Sunday.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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 annual inventory process
• Researching artists, brands, books, etc.

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.

Pay rate: $14.00 per hour

TO APPLY

Apply for Gift Shop Assistant using the link below:

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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 Utility (BOH) 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 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 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.

Pay rate: $15.28 per hour

TO APPLY

Apply for Utility (BOH) using the link below:
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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 immediate openings for part-time Event Catering Servers in the Facility Rental Department. Event catering shifts will vary depending on museum events. Evening and weekend availability is required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Serve food and beverages to guests.
• Clean and prepare the dining areas.
• Greet and make all guests feel welcome at the museum.
• Respond to guest inquiries and requests in a timely fashion.
• Knowledge of room setup, food safety standards, and food presentation setup.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
• Uphold standards of service through different catering events offered.
• Perform other catering duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience in customer service, food service, or other related fields.

Ability to build rapport with guests. 

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Candidate must be dependable, organized, be able to meet the physical demands of position, and maintain a professional demeanor.  

Must have evening and weekend availability.

Selected candidates will enjoy flexible hours, a beautiful atmosphere, and a great work environment.

Pay rate: $15.00 per hour

TO APPLY 

Apply for Event Catering Server using the link below:  

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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 Summer Camp Coordinator works closely with the Assistant Director of Accessibility and Gallery Programs and the Assistant Director of Interpretive Programming in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Summer Camp. The Summer Camp Coordinator organizes the day-to-day operations of summer camp including summer camp communication with parents, check-in, ordering supplies, assisting in the classroom, leading gallery talks and activities, and covering instructor lunch breaks. This position is also responsible for writing lesson plans for educational art making experiences for children ages 6-12. The Summer Camp Coordinator position works cooperatively with Art Museum staff on incorporating the galleries into their lesson plans.

This position is scheduled 35 hours per week and is required to work from 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. for 8 weeks of camp plus 2 weeks of planning. Planning weeks will take place between May 30th and June 9th.

Date of assignment: Summer 2023, 10 weeks between May 30th and August 11^th. The week of July 3^rd is a break between camp sessions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate, develop, and implement the Art Museum’s Summer Camp in close cooperation with the Assistant Director of Accessibility and Gallery Programs and Assistant Director of Interpretive Programming.
• Write lesson plans for children ages 6-12 based on a predetermined theme.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about their children’s registration, health, or behavioral issues.
• Create meaningful art making experiences for children ages 6-12.
• Facilitate the proper check-in process for each child.
• Order, organize, maintain, and clean supplies.
• Lead activities in the Museum’s collection and exhibitions through interactive experiences in the galleries.
• Maintain the art studio so that it operates efficiently, is sufficiently supplied and is clean and hazard-free.
• Complete any other duties as assigned by the Learning & Interpretation Division.
• Cooperate in a teamwork fashion with all co-workers to accomplish goals.
• Demonstrate respect and dignity to co-workers and visitors.
• Provide excellence in service and portray a positive and professional image of the Cincinnati Art Museum.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards.
• Follow Cincinnati Art Museum protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.
  
  

REQUIREMENTS

• BA in art education, fine art, art history, museum education, or related field preferred. 
• An ability to lead art making experiences with children ages 6-12 is necessary.
• Previous education, art, or museum experience is necessary.
• The position requires excellent classroom management and organizational skills, the ability to communicate with both children and adults, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with volunteers and other professionals.
• Ability to organize a large inventory of art supplies and learning resources is also required.
• Please submit a resume, cover letter and an example lesson plan.

Pay rate: $17 to $19.50 per hour

Apply for Summer Camp Coordinator using the link below:

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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 Summer Camp Instructors work closely with the Summer Camp Coordinator as well as the Assistant Director of Gallery and Accessibility Programs and the Assistant Director of Interpretive Programming to facilitate a fun and educational Summer Camp. Each instructor will lead a class of up to 15 students from 8:00-4:00 Monday through Friday. The Summer Camp Coordinator will also be floating between each classroom to help students and prepare materials.

This position teaches and facilitates art making activities for children ages 6-12. The Summer Camp Instructor is required to help with day-to-day camp operations and preparing, cleaning, and organizing supplies.

This position is scheduled 35 hours per week and is required to work from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday through Friday for 8 weeks of camp plus 5 days of training. Training days occur between June 5th and June 9th.

Date of assignment: Summer 2023, 9 weeks between June 5th and August 11^th. The week of July 3^rd is a break between camp sessions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and facilitate meaningful art making experiences for children ages 6-12
• Prepare, organize, and clean supplies.
• Engage all children with the Museum’s collection and exhibitions through interactive experiences in the gallery as well as in the studio.
• Maintain the art studio so that it operates efficiently, is sufficiently supplied and is clean and hazard-free.
• Complete any other duties as assigned by the Learning & Interpretation Division.
• Cooperate in a teamwork fashion with all co-workers to accomplish goals.
• Demonstrate respect and dignity to co-workers and visitors.
• Provide excellence in service and portray a positive and professional image of the Cincinnati Art Museum.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards.
• Follow Cincinnati Art Museum protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.

REQUIREMENTS

• BA in art education, fine art, museum education, or related field preferred. (Students working toward their degree in one of these fields are also encouraged to apply.)
• An ability to lead art making experiences with children ages 6-12 is necessary.
• Previous education, art, and museum experience is an advantage.
• The position requires excellent classroom management and organizational skills, the ability to communicate with both children and adults, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with volunteers and other professionals.
• Please submit a resume and cover letter

Pay rate: $14.50 to $15.50 per hour

Apply for Summer Camp Instructor using the link below:

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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 Visitor Research Intern. This part-time internship will take place beginning in May 2023 and run for 12 weeks. Interns can expect to work approximately 21 hours per week.

This internship position will contribute to the COVES for Art Museums data collection initiative and help support upcoming sessions as part of the CAM Community Connections project. The intern’s time will be split between supporting data collection and assisting with a large-scale project. The internship will also provide a range of research and evaluation experience for the intern to add to their resume.

This intercept initiative is called COVES, which stands for the Collaboration for Ongoing Visitor Experience Studies, and is the same survey that is used at museums across the country, providing meaningful experience feedback for museum teams. The CAM Community Connections project will build sustainable relationships with community groups by providing personalized museum experiences that include research, art, programming, and fellowship.

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 thinkingand problem solving will be 
• Provide exception visitor experience.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

• Undergraduate or new graduate with a degree in marketing, research, or a related field.
• Experience with data collection and analysis.
• Ability to work independently, as well as with team members and volunteers.
• Candidate must be comfortable interacting with the public, provide great customer service, and engage in active listening.
• Intern must be a team player who can coordinate with a diverse group of staff and volunteers.
• Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Pay rate: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

TO APPLY

Apply for the Visitor Research Intern Spring 2023 using the link below:
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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 Paper Conservation Intern in the summer of 2023 for 10-12 weeks. The internship will be between June to August 2023, approximately 3 days per week and scheduled 15-20 hours per week. The intern will work directly with the Conservator of Works on Paper, participating in daily activities of a museum conservator.

The internship, designed for students preparing to apply to graduate training programs in art conservation, will provide hands-on experience including examining objects and writing condition reports, and making storage enclosures for a variety of object types. The intern will work with permanent collection objects in the Prints, Photography, East Asian, and South Asian departments. The intern will learn to identify artists’ techniques and materials and standard descriptive terms, learn the museum collection database, and learn safe art handling techniques. The intern will become familiar with and follow the American Institute for Conservation Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice.

ESSENTIAL INTERNSHIP FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working under the direction of the Conservator of Works on Paper, duties include but are not limited to the following: 

• Examine and document artworks’ conditions
• Handle works on paper using museum best practices
• Construct storage containers for safe housing of paper-based objects
• Learn and utilize Vernon, the museum’s collection database system
• Work cross-functionally with other museum departments
• Other duties as assigned

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

• Undergraduate student or recent graduate with interest in conservation or museum studies; completed coursework in art history, science and studio art (e.g. drawing, printmaking, and/or photography) preferred
• Good hand-eye coordination to work with works on paper
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work sitting or standing for long periods
• Ability to lift 25 pounds

Pay rate: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

TO APPLY

Apply for the Paper Conservation Intern Summer 2023 using the link below:

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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.

Training Program: September 2023-August 2024
Application Deadline: Monday, May 15, 2023

Docents are volunteer educators trained to facilitate tours and programs for Cincinnati Art Museum (CAM) visitors. They share their knowledge of the museum and its collection with a broad range of audiences, in the museum, online through our various digital platforms, and out in the community, to encourage a life-long love of the visual arts. All who are interested in bringing people and art together are encouraged to apply. In addition to the general candidate specifications listed below, we are interested in candidates that bring new perspectives and experiences that would strengthen our ability to serve our visitors, are available to volunteer during spring and summer months, or are fluent in one or more languages other than English.

No previous knowledge or experience in art, art history, or Pre K-University education is required to become a docent. Docent candidates, individuals preparing to become docents, participate in a training program led by the museum’s Learning & Interpretation (L&I) staff that lasts 11 months (9 months of training presentations and two months of "shadowing" an experienced Docent Mentor - there is no training in December 2023). Training focuses on gallery teaching techniques for touring various audiences through the museum’s collection as well as general art history. L&I staff will lead these training sessions on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 am-12:00 pm and Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:00 pm. Candidates are required to attend only one of the two sessions each week. All docent candidates will be required to undergo background checks before beginning the training program. Following successful completion of the training program, candidates graduate to Active Docent status.

The museum is devoted to establishing an environment that is welcoming and inclusive for everyone. We do not condone or tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

Candidates must be at least 16 years old to apply.

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The Cincinnati Art Museum is looking for responsible, motivated, and creative teen volunteers ages 13–17 to assist in our youth summer camps from June 12 through August 11. Summer Camp Volunteers assist instructors in the classroom with preparing, dispersing, and cleaning supplies, help campers with their artwork, and assist with lunch and bathroom breaks.  

Volunteering hours will be from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Volunteers can select which days they are available to volunteer and can commit to at least 20 days throughout the 8 weeks of summer camp. Volunteer hours will be eligible for school volunteer credits. 

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