Thank you for your interest in employment at The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology.
We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Current Openings
Positions
Director of Development (full time)
The Works is seeking a Director of Development to design, lead, and implement The Works comprehensive annual fundraising program. This position works closely with the Executive Director, Events Committee, and The Works Advisory Council to identify funding priorities and opportunities for organizational support. In collaboration with the Executive Director, this position directly cultivates and maintains support from individual donors, as well as corporations, foundations, major gifts, and planned giving.
This is a full time salaried exempt position, Monday – Friday with some evening or weekend hours required to support events at The Works.
Submit cover letter, resume and two letters of reference to Janice LoRaso, Executive Director, The Works, 55 S lst Street, Newark, Ohio 43055, or [email protected]. No phone inquiries please.
Museum Exploration Guides (part time)
The Works seeks enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about education to engage guests of all ages in museum exhibits and create a fun and playful learning experience. In addition to enhancing the overall museum experience, Exploration Guides may assist with museum programs and events, birthday parties, guided tours, and more! This position is ideal for those with flexibility in their schedule and who enjoy working in a fun and creative environment!
Position Start Date: April 2023, ongoing; flexible schedule.
Average of 15 – 25 hours per week, hours may vary based on scheduled programs and seasonal visitation. This is a part-time hourly position with some evening and Saturday hours required to support experiences at The Works.
Submit cover letter, resume and two letters of reference to Janice LoRaso, Executive Director, The Works, 55 S lst Street, Newark, Ohio 43055, or [email protected]. No phone inquiries please.
On-Call Educator (part time)
The Works seeks enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about education and working with youth to deliver museum programs and outreach events. On Call Educators may lead field trip programs, facilitate offsite educational outreach, and assist with afterhours and weekend programs. This position is ideal for those with flexibility in their schedule and who enjoy working in a fun and creative environment!
Position Start Date: April 2023, ongoing; flexible schedule
To remain active, must commit to working a minimum of 15 hours a month from March – August, and a minimum of 5 hours a month for the rest of the calendar year, with the opportunity to work more hours. However, hours are not guaranteed as the workload depends on public demand.
Submit cover letter, resume and two letters of reference to Janice LoRaso, Executive Director, The Works, 55 S lst Street, Newark, Ohio 43055, or [email protected]. No phone inquiries please.
Internships
Internships at The Works are a great way to learn about careers that work together to create a successful non-profit museum. All interns will be expected to become familiar with the museum operation and exhibits in order to assist guests of the museum. A large and vital role of our interns is to provide guests with a positive experience. At the completion of the term, each intern will be required to deliver a presentation to The Works’ administration and staff reflecting on their experience.
Museum Education Intern
The Works is a dynamic and interactive museum that takes an active educational role in the community. The Museum Education Intern will work with the Education Team on the development and implementation of educational programming. Programming includes school tours, outreach, interactive exhibits, and special events. The intern may be asked to assist Educators teaching small groups of children or adults. The intern may be asked to research relevant topics and receive assignments related to educational programming.
Art Gallery and Programs Intern
The Works endeavors to bring relevant and thought-provoking art exhibits and programs to the community. The Art Gallery and Programs Intern may assist guest curators with the removal and installation of art exhibits within the gallery. The intern will be expected to interact with guests within the gallery to assist with interpretation and may be asked to assist with marketing collateral. The intern will be expected to assist with drop-in art programs and summer camps, and should be able to lead artistic activities with small groups of children. The intern may be asked to develop and implement art projects for special events and scheduled programs.
Marketing and Graphic Intern
No openings available at this time. The Works is a vital part of the community in which it resides attracting thousands of guests each year. The Works advertises and communicates through multiple outlets to reach a wide audience. The Marketing and Graphic Arts Intern may be asked to take photographs and write text for promotional brochures, posters, and other marketing collateral. The intern may be asked to assist with creating signs and exhibits for the museum, post updates through social media, or draft press releases.
STEM Programs and Education Intern
The Works is a dynamic and interactive museum that takes an active educational role in the community with an emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The STEM Programs and Education intern will work with the Education Team on the development and implementation of STEM educational programming. Programming includes school tours, outreach, summer camps, interactive exhibits, and special events. The intern may be asked to research topics relevant to STEM educational programming and assist Educators in the instruction of children and adults.
Apply
To be eligible for an internship, applicants must be current full- or part-time Junior- or Senior-year college students. Please submit a resume and cover letter to The Works for consideration. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.