Employment Policies

Team Members are expected to be customer service oriented and to represent COSI in the best possible way to the public. COSI is a participative hands-on environment, and we invite you to learn and help guests have fun while using the exhibits actively and with respect. Disruptive behavior, any form of threats or violence, vandalism, or misuse of exhibits or the building is not welcome and will not be tolerated.

COSI provides a family oriented environment and is open to the public so COSI hires the best and brightest when it comes to communication and working with people. As a team, we work together to give our guests the ultimate interactive learning experience. As a Team Member, you will be a part of something truly influential.

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
It is COSI's express policy to recruit, hire, train and promote the most qualified persons on the basis of merit and COSI needs.
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Harassment Free Workplace
It is the policy of COSI to provide an atmosphere without discrimination or harassment in employment and in its operating procedures, so as to provide equal opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. COSI prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

COSI Team Member Benefits

COSI offers many benefits for all Team Members in our Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary, and Volunteer positions.


  • Full Time Benefits
  • Part Time, Temp, or Seasonal Benefits
  • Volunteer Benefits

  • Full Time Benefits

    Merit Pay Adjustments Short and Long Term Disability
    Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) Retirement Plan Employer Match
    Group Health Insurance Team Member Assistance Program
    Dental Insurance Free COSI Adult or Family Membership
    Life Insurance Free National Geographic Giant Screen Theater Admission
    Dependent Life Insurance Atomic Cafe Discount
    Paid Holidays and Personal Leave Science2GO! Discount
    Vacation Facility Rental Discount
    Sick Leave Parking Discount
    Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave

  • Part Time, Temp, or Seasonal Benefits

    Merit Pay Adjustments Atomic Cafe Discount
    401(k) Retirement Plan with Match Science2GO! Discount
    Free COSI Adult or Family Membership Facility Rental Discount
    Free National Geographic Giant Screen Theater Admission Parking Discount

  • Volunteer Benefits

    Be a part of a great COSI Team Become a science educator and involved in an environment of life long learning
    Flexible scheduling Receive orientation and training
    10% discount at Science2GO! & 15% discount at Atomic Cafe Free admission to COSI on your day off (only for you)
    Free one year individual membership after serving 100 hours (renewable) Free National Geographic Giant Screen Theater shows while you are volunteering
    Professional skill development and work experience Free parking
    Letters of recommendation  
    Gold Badge or 1000 hour volunteers have earned the following benefits:
    • Admission to the Volunteer Hall of Fame. Your name will appear for all of COSI’s guests to see and admire.
    • Special recognition at the annual Volunteer Recognition Event
    • Lifetime COSI Membership. Your lifetime membership is good for you. As a youth, your membership is good for only you. As you grow, so will your membership. (example: Family Membership, Grandparent Membership)

New team member?

New Paid, Volunteer, and Partner Team Members - please review this presentation within your first two workdays. This information covers the basics you need to know to start your new position at COSI!

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