Job Openings
The Taft Museum of Art is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes qualified applicants.
Duncanson Artist-in-Residence Program Coordinator
A temporary, part-time position (through mid-January); $10.60 per hour
Description
The Taft Museum of Art seeks an organized, creative-thinking self-starter to serve as the Duncanson Artist-in-Residence Program Coordinator. Each year, the Duncanson Society of the Taft Museum of Art, the museum’s African American affiliate organization, invites an African American artist to be in residence at the Taft Museum of Art for two weeks, typically in early November. The artist-in-residence gives presentations and/or performances, and leads workshops for students, families and adults at the Taft Museum and at schools, colleges, churches, cultural institutions, or other public venues as appropriate.
The Coordinator reports to the Curator of Education and is responsible for coordinating and facilitating all activities related to the Duncanson Artist-in-Residence program, including events, presentations, school visits, performances, transportation, facilities, promotion and participation. The Coordinator communicates with local educators and vendors to facilitate residency activities, acts as liaison to the Duncanson Society regarding the residency, and completes and presents a final report of the residency for funders.
The Duncanson Artist-in-Residence program honors the relationship between Nicholas Longworth and Robert S. Duncanson, the African American artist who, in about 1850, painted the suite of eight landscape murals in the entrance hall of Longworth’s home, now the Taft Museum of Art. Among its aims, the Duncanson Society strives to promote the artistic achievements of African Americans and encourages inclusive participation in all activities of the Taft Museum of Art.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, as well as approximately one year experience in program or event planning and implementation. Computer skills required (MS office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; social networking). Arts administrative experience a plus; knowledge of music preferred. Must hold a valid drivers license and have daily access to an automobile during the two weeks of the residency.
Position requires up to 20 hours per week and will begin as soon as filled and continue through mid-January, with the greatest concentration being in and around early November when the residency will take place. Recent graduates with a communications, public relations, marketing, arts education, museum education, or arts administration degree are encouraged to apply.
Hours are flexible, but some weekend and evening hours will be required. The Coordinator will be a part-time employee of the Taft Museum of Art and will receive $10.60 per hour. The Taft Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply: Send cover letter, resume and writing sample by August 30 to:
Taft Museum of Art
316 Pike St.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Attn: Curator of Education
No phone calls, please.
Public Relations Intern
Unpaid, part-time position
Description
The Taft Museum of Art seeks an enthusiastic, smart, and dependable public relations intern, able to work 12-15 hours per week. The ideal candidate will be a fast learner and be able to multi-task. Candidate must work efficiently in a team environment, meet deadlines while juggling multiple priorities, be thorough and detail oriented, and have strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills.
The intern will work in the Institutional Advancement office. Duties include
Requirements
We require the candidate to have solid knowledge of MS Office. Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML and other multimedia software are a plus. A sense of humor is a must.
The candidate will gain valuable experience working under deadlines, working with a creative team at one of the nation’s most respected museums. Enlarge your portfolio with published work! Flexible shifts are available to accommodate the student’s schedule. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, résumé, experience and contacts at one of the nation’s finest small art museums.
Please email your resume and cover letter to Tricia Suit, marketing and communications manager, at tsuit@taftmuseum.org.
