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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 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 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

Custodian 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=600711&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 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 Event Captain, and overall, to the Hospitality Manager, duties include, but are not limited to the following:  

  • Read and review event documents for equipment set up (tables, chairs, bars, etc.).
  • Set up and break down tables, chairs, bars, and other event equipment.
  • 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.

 

MINIMUM 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, able to meet the physical demands of position, and maintain a professional demeanor.  
  • Must have evening and weekend availability. 

 

BENEFITS & COMP

  • Hourly Pay Rate: $17.50
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Family-level museum membership
  • Discounts in museum gift shop and café
  • Professional development opportunities

 

TO APPLY 

Apply for Event Catering 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=602054&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. 

 

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.

 

 

Header image courtesy of Dish Design.