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.

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 locations 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to security management, 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.

MINIMUM 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.

BENEFITS & COMP

• Hourly Pay Rate: $14.00
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family-level museum membership
• Discounts in museum gift shop and café
• Professional development opportunities