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The Canton Museum of Art (CMA) is one of Ohio’s premier regional museums and is recognized for powerful, diverse exhibitions focused on American art, its influences and themes that allow everyone to connect with creativity and cultural heritage. CMA welcomes more than 45,000 visitors each year and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). CMA is an equal opportunity employer.


(Header image: Waldoboro (detail), 2004. Janet Fish (American: b. 1938). Watercolor on paper, 31 x 42 in. Canton Museum of Art Collection. Purchased with funds from the Margretta Bockius Wilson Fund. Number: 2005.8.)

 


Patron Services Associates 

The Canton Museum of Art occasionally seeks qualified, part-time Patron Services Associates (PSA) to welcome visitors to the Museum and create an environment of warmth for all. This position is highly customer service oriented and includes providing a safe, secure environment for the Museum’s exhibits, collections, visitors, volunteers, and staff; opening, closing, and securing the Museum; sales for admissions, The CMA Shop, and School of Art class registrations; answering phones; verifying memberships; and providing information about CMA, exhibitions and programs. Excellent communication and inter-personal skills are required. Computer proficiency required. Must be able to pass an Ohio BCI and FBI Background check.


Part-time shifts are approx. 10 - 20 hours per week, week day and weekend hours, at a competitive rate, and based on experience. 


For Future Consideration: Submit Letter of Interest and Resume to Jess Kinsinger, Museum Operations  — jess@cantonart.org 


Download full PSA Position Description

 

Art Instructors (School of Art, P/T, Seasonal)

The Canton Museum of Art seeks experienced Art Instructors for children and adult classes and workshops at CMA. This is a part-time position in the Education Department and reports to the Education Director.

Responsibilities include:

  • Develop fun, engaging lessons plans related to relevant subject matter and age levels
  • Research content and topics related to CMA’s permanent collection and exhibitions and compose lessons for educational purposes as needed
  • Provide excellence in service and always portray a positive and professional image of the CMA
  • Perform all duties according to established CMA operating, safety, and quality policies

Qualifications

  • Adult Classes: Practicing artist in subject area preferred
  • Children's classes: Degree preferred (Art Education (K-12)) teaching certificate
  • Creative problem solver with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Must be able to pass an Ohio BCI & FBI Background check  


Please send resume and a cover letter explaining what age levels and/or topics you would like to teach and why to:  

Amanda Crowe, Education Director, Amanda@cantonart.org
SUBJECT: Resume for Art Instructor
 

 

The Canton Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in the hiring of personnel on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, Veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected status as provided by law.

 

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