Community Engagement Coordinator at Cincinnati Art Museum

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

44000.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Planning, Program Implementation, Program Evaluation, Operational Support, Partnership Development, Community Engagement, Organizational Skills, Project Management, Facilitation, Recruiting, Driving

Industry

Museums;Historical Sites;and Zoos

Description

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 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

This role involves collaborating with staff and community partners to plan, implement, and evaluate collection and exhibition-based learning events, including art-making activities and educational programs. The coordinator will also support operational tasks like recruiting, operating the mobile art unit, and maintaining community partnerships.