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Current Job Openings at Columbus Museum of Art

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Event Sales & Catering Assistant

Position Summary:
The Event Sales & Catering Assistant will support the ongoing operations of the Special Events Department at the Columbus Museum of Art. This position will provide administrative assistance to process client experiences for corporate, social and internal events. They will act as a first point of contact in the sales cycle and engage new audiences for private events at the Museum. They will provide some assistance on day-of event execution. This position displays the utmost professional attitude and demeanor; always provides superior customer service support and acts as a representative of the museum.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Oversee initial components of the sales cycle, including but not limited to responding to leads, facilitating site visits, and making appropriate follow-ups.
• Arrange for and facilitate site visits for potential clients. Attend client and internal meetings as they relate to bookings of special events.
• Promptly answer phone and e-mail inquiries and respond to all sales leads.
• Qualify inquiries based upon availability of dates, event budget, or other pertinent factors.
• Track lead database and maintain electronic CRM for individual and vendor accounts.
• Sustain contact lists for target marketing and communications.
• Analyze, project, and report on client trends.
• Coordinate digital media content for social networks including Instagram, WeddingPro, and CMA website.
• Work as a cohesive unit with other Event Managers, Banquet Managers and Sales Manager to contribute to a team dynamic.
• Work in conjunction to foster growth as a department.
• Convey and support institutional mission statement by seeking opportunities for all community members to interact with the Columbus Museum of Art.
• Assistance with event execution on select nights & weekends as assigned for largest-scale evening productions and midday bookings.

Interested candidates may apply here

Events Manager

Position Summary:
The Events Manager will be primarily focused on coordination of corporate, social, wedding, and internal events of the Columbus Museum of Art as assigned. This position functions as the liaison between clients, museum staff, and additional vendors, as related to special events. This position displays the utmost professional attitude and demeanor; provides superior customer service support and acts as a representative of the museum at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Attend client and staff meetings as they relate to planning and execution of special events.
• Promptly answer phone and e-mail requests, to coordinate with clients and booked vendors.
• Develop event proposals, timelines and floor plans based upon event logistics and client needs.
• Manage all rental items used including checking accuracy of all deliveries, return of rental items, and record keeping related to breakage.
• Oversee all special event functions including set-up, teardown, staffing, bar service and catering.
• Catering knowledge of menu items and service styles, organize the execution of service, finalize quantities and menu choices, execute tastings, service contracts and payments.
• Coordinate A/V, security, catering, and facilities needs with CMA staff. Provide detailed information to those various departments with clear communication of expectations and needs.
• Track event changes and distribute updated information to the necessary parties on a timely basis.
• Responsible for the tracking of event charges, invoicing of clients according to payment timelines, and the communication of payments to the CMA Finance Department.
• Convey and support institutional mission statement by seeking opportunities for all community members to interact with the Columbus Museum of Art.

Interested candidates may apply here

Facilities Support Supervisor

Position Summary:
The Facilities Support Supervisor supervises and coordinates activities of facilities staff to ensure that museum buildings and grounds are maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly condition. He/She supervises the training and ongoing performance of facilities support technicians in janitorial methods and procedures and proper operation of equipment. This position is responsible for oversight of daily cleaning duties as well as special cleaning projects. Inspects work performed to ensure performance to specifications and established standards. Notifies Facilities Operations Manager of needed repairs. Assists with cleaning snow or debris from sidewalks and parking surfaces.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manages employee time sheets. Reports excessive employee absences or deficiencies to the Facilities Support Manager documenting performance issues as they occur.
• Collaborate with the AM Facilities Support Supervisor to supervise and coordinate the activities of the Facilities Staff.
• Supervises training of Facilities Support Technicians, including understanding of museum procedures, proper use of chemicals, and special procedures for cleaning in and around galleries where art is displayed. Guides, directs and motivates facilities staff members, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Oversees cleaning of all museum facilities including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, shampooing, steam cleaning, striping, waxing, polishing and buffing floors, carpets, and furniture. Ensures rubbish is properly placed in dumpster and/or recycling bins.
• Ensures all restrooms are cleaned, sanitized and replenished with supplies.
• Responds to spills or other housekeeping emergencies as required.
• Oversees cleaning of drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, windows, metal and woodwork.
• Directs personnel in picking up litter from around building and grounds daily.
• Performs corrective or remedial duties as necessary.
• Perform fill-in or substitute duties as necessary, which include but not limited to evening events
• Assist Facilities Support Technicians with getting the building open and with the upkeep of the building
• Inspects and maintains custodial equipment and small tools for proper operating condition.
• Receives and maintains inventory of cleaning chemicals and supplies. Report product that is needed to Facilities Operations Manager.
• Maintains a moderate degree of public contact. Uses excellent customer service skills. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other staff, trustees, donors, volunteers, and all members of the general public.
• Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Compiles with all applicable safety rules, regulations, standards, and emergency procedures, including OSHA, federal, state, and local security techniques, and standards. Plans work with safety and security front of mind. Continually assesses safety conditions to ensure individual and workplace safety, and safety of visitors and staff. Promotes visitor safety and building security.

Interested candidates may apply here

Assistant Director of Facilities

Position Summary:
The Facilities Operations Manager assigns work orders to the maintenance staff to ensure that museum buildings and grounds are maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly condition supporting the Columbus Museum of Art’s mission of creating great experiences with great art for everyone. The individual maintains the preventative maintenance and asset management program by assigning work orders, coordinating staff, and assisting the Facilities Director and Facilities Manager. Daily management of the Facilities Support team by assigning work and supervising staff. The ability to work within a team environment to contribute and provide results is critical. Additionally, the individual must be able to set priorities and maintain flexibility. Strong verbal and written communication are required utilizing a professional and respectful approach to co-workers, visitors, and public.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Supervise and assign work for facilities support staff.
• Maintain and update preventative maintenance and asset management program. Creating policies, processes, and operational manuals with assistance from Facilities Director and Facilities Manager.
• Oversees and uses the current work order system to track work, projects, staff time, and trends. Assign, update, and close out work orders in the system in a timely manner.
• In coordination with Facilities Manager, coordinate maintenance staff for various tasks, including preventative maintenance, work orders, and other duties.
• Assists Facilities Director on construction related projects, maintaining necessary details in the asset management system.
• Assist obtaining quotes from vendors.
• Process invoices for approval by the Facilities Director.
• Other duties as assigned

Interested candidates may apply here

Cashier

Position Summary:
The Columbus Museum of Art is currently seeking Cashier to join our Café team. We are looking for highly qualified candidates with excellent customer service skills, exhibit professionalism in attire, work habits and communications skills. We take pride in what we serve to our Museum visitors and in how we serve food to them. We’re looking for candidates to join our Café Team!

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Greet customers in a friendly manner. Answer questions regarding food items and ring up orders.
• Report food, beverage or supply needs to kitchen in a timely manner.
• Balance daily cash register receipts and make daily cash drop.
• Responsible for the orderliness, cleanliness and sanitation of Café food prep work areas.
• Stock all needed products for daily operation, such as paper products, cutlery, condiments, and beverages. Brew coffee and tea for beverage station.

Interested candidates may apply here

Line Cooks

Job Summary:
The Columbus Museum of Art is currently seeking Line Cooks to join our Café team. We are looking for highly qualified candidates with excellent line cooking skills and customer service skills. We take pride in what we serve to our Museum visitors and in how we serve food to them. We’re looking for candidates to join our Café Team!

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepare all menu items daily for Cafe.
• Report food, beverage and supply needs to the Chef for ordering on a timely basis, daily, if needed.
• Responsible for the orderliness, cleanliness and sanitation of Café food prep work areas.

Interested candidates may apply here

Internship Opportunities

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Job Opportunities

Current Job Openings at Columbus Museum of Art

Event Sales & Catering Assistant

Events Manager

Facilities Support Supervisor

Assistant Director of Facilities

Cashier

Line Cooks

Internship Opportunities

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