CAREERS
Thank you for your interest in working at COSI! We are a culture rooted in camaraderie and community. Our hard work is balanced by laughter; our focus, by creative energies; our drive for results, by mutual care. We value relationships and partnerships, and we build meaningful connections to each other and our stakeholders as readily as we build them between science and the learners we serve.
Career Opportunities
MISSION STATEMENT
To engage, inspire, and transform lives and communities by being the best partner in science, technology, and industry learning.
Core Values and Behaviors
At COSI, Team Members are expected to conduct themselves on behalf of the organization according to the following COSI Values and Behaviors.
We are ONE team
We are communicators
We are people focused
We are all leaders
We take initiative
We are strengthened by diversity
COSI prioritizes the health and wellness of our Team because we believe in investing in the people who make our programs and services possible.
If you have additional questions or inquiries, contact COSI at [email protected].
Comprehensive Group Insurance Benefits*
COSI pays 90% of premiums for Team Member health, dental & vision insurance
100% of premiums for life and long-term disability coverage
Generous paid-time off – 23 days PTO initially which increases with tenure PLUS paid sick leave*
A fully-vested 401(k) plan with company match after one year
COSI Ultimate Family Membership
Team Member Discounts
Free downtown parking or free monthly COTA bus pass
Flexible schedule
Ongoing professional development
And More!
*Full-time positions
Career FAQs
How do I apply?
Click here to view and apply to open positions at COSI.
How do I know my application has been received?
An automated email will be sent to you stating that your application has been received.
What is the hiring process like?
Once submitted, applications will be reviewed by the department hiring manager. Only those candidates COSI intends to interview will be contacted. Once the selection for the position is complete, all applicants who applied will receive communication that the position has been closed and we are no longer selecting for that particular position.
Is a background check required as part of the hiring process?
All COSI job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of our pre-employment screening process, which includes a background check. The background check is initiated after you have accepted your conditional job offer and is managed by our vendor, Justifacts. If you have questions about the results of your background check, contact Justifacts directly at 800.356.6885.
I am already a COSI Team Member, where do I apply?
Current COSI Team Members can view open positions by logging into ADP, going to the Myself tab > Talent > Career Center.
How long will my application stay on file?
COSI keeps all applications on file for two years.
Can I apply for multiple positions?
Yes, you can apply for any position that interests you and your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager for each position.
I made a mistake on my application, how do I make changes?
Carefully review your application and materials prior to submission. Once submitted, your materials cannot be replaced, deleted or modified.
I saved an application to finish later, how do I find and finish it?
To see the list of job openings for which you have applied, select “Sign In” at the top left of the page and follow the prompts to log in. Once logged in, select the “My Applications” tab to find the position and complete the application. *Note: The position must still be currently posted on the website to complete the saved application.
Employment Policies
Background & Reference Checking
Since every person who works at COSI comes into contact with the public, all positions are subject to criminal background checks. Any offers for employment are preceded by a criminal reference check or made contingent upon acceptable results of this check. Verification of the past 7 years of employment and education claims listed may be conducted as well as contacting all references listed.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At COSI, we celebrate the diversity of our Team Members and our Leadership. COSI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Harassment Free Workplace
It is the policy of COSI to provide an atmosphere without discrimination or harassment in employment and in its operating procedures.
Violence Free
Your safety is important to COSI! No forms or threats of violence are tolerated. Weapons are prohibited unless carried by law enforcement officers.
To view our complete policies for Equal Employment Opportunity, Harassment Free and Violence Free Workplace, click here.
Smoke Free
A Clean Air/Smoking Restriction Policy has been adopted to protect the health of Team Members, avoid conflicts between smoking and nonsmoking Team Members, and to maintain compliance with The City of Columbus Smokefree Indoor Act of 2004.
View Policy, click here.
Drug Free
It is the policy of COSI to prohibit, in all COSI premises and in the use of all COSI vehicles and equipment, the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance.
View Policy, click here.
Substance Abuse Testing
In order to ensure the safety of the public and fellow Team members, COSI may require testing of applicants, and employment may be conditional upon passing a drug test.
Employment Posters
Applicants for positions with COSI may review the following notices. These notices are provided by federal and state labor agencies to ensure applicants and Team Members are informed of employment rights under the law.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)