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About The Kennedy Center “I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra.  At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.  Mission Statement: As America's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across the United States and around the world, connecting the greatest living artists with audiences of every stripe, no matter their background. We welcome all Americans and creators and visitors from across the globe to discover, experience, learn about, be inspired by, and engage with the arts. Why Join Us We offer a total rewards package to all full-time employees to include:  Staff offers for discount tickets Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment) Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA) Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire 11 paid holidays per year  Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA Pay Details The Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected salary range for this position is $108,000 - $120,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This is the targeted range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate’s skills, expertise, and experience as it relates to the position qualifications and responsibilities. Job Description   The Director of Marketing is a senior-level position responsible for developing, executing, and overseeing integrated marketing strategies that drive revenue, engagement, and awareness for the Kennedy Center’s diverse programming. This role will be accountable for delivering revenue and ROI targets.   This role requires strong leadership, strategic vision, and data-driven decision-making to maximize revenue potential. The Director will manage a team dedicated to marketing efforts across a variety of genres (Comedy, Dance, Jazz, Hip Hop, KCTYA, Institutional Programming, and Theater) and ensure that all strategies are aligned with departmental and organizational goals. Additionally, the Director is responsible for leading the budget submission and in-season projection process for the Marketing Strategy team, ensuring financial accountability and strategic allocation of resources. The role is also tasked with building a revenue generation pipeline for advertising in KC internal channels.  The role requires frequent collaboration with the Senior Marketing Manager, CRM & Analytics, to align strategies with data insights and audience trends. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Implementation Develop and oversee comprehensive marketing strategies focused on maximizing ticket sales for Kennedy Center programming, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and audience development initiatives. Collaborate with the Artistic department to align marketing plans with programmatic goals Provide strategic guidance to team members on campaign development, ensuring brand consistency and message alignment. Team Management & Supervision Manage and mentor a marketing team consisting of the Marketing Manager, Theater & KCTYA; Marketing Manager, Dance, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Contemporary Music; and Assistant Manager, Comedy & Institutional Programming. Oversee utilization of marketing briefs and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency, efficiency, and alignment with revenue goals and strategic priorities. Support professional development and foster a collaborative work environment. Budget Management Lead the budget development and in-season projection process for the Marketing Strategy team, ensuring accurate financial planning and resource allocation. Monitor and manage the marketing budget throughout the fiscal year, making adjustments as necessary to optimize performance. Collaborate with the finance team to prepare regular budget reports and provide strategic recommendations for cost efficiencies to VP of Marketing. Campaign Execution & Analysis Oversee the execution of marketing campaigns, including digital, print, broadcast, and out-of-home advertising. Collaborate with the Senior Marketing Manager, CRM & Analytics, to analyze campaign performance and adjust strategies based on data insights. Ensure campaigns are optimized for audience segmentation and engagement. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with the Senior Marketing Manager, CRM & Analytics, to align strategies with data-driven audience insights. Collaborate with artistic programming teams to ensure cohesive messaging for Kennedy Center events. Represent the Marketing department in institutional meetings, providing updates on strategic initiatives and campaign performance. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications   Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, marketing or related field required. 10+ years of relevant experience may replace degree requirement. A minimum of 6+ years of leadership experience, preferably in the arts and entertainment industry.    Significant experience in the areas of Theater and Touring Broadway productions. Demonstrated experience in brand management Experience in developing marketing campaigns that generate revenue and meet ROI benchmarks A superior understanding of arts marketing practices, including but not limited to pricing, creative strategies, digital strategies, and the full marketing mix.  Highly organized, goal oriented self-starter.  Team player with strong ability to execute work in a highly goal and results oriented environment.  Proven record of creating, executing, managing, and reporting on integrated marketing campaigns.  Excellent budget management skills. Exceptional communication and presentation skills (verbal and written) and ability to work at all levels, confident and articulate  Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided.  Candidate must be willing to work onsite.  Additional Information Travel up to 2% may be required.

***Please submit a cover letter for consideration*** About The Kennedy Center “I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra.  At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.  Mission Statement: As America's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across the United States and around the world, connecting the greatest living artists with audiences of every stripe, no matter their background. We welcome all Americans and creators and visitors from across the globe to discover, experience, learn about, be inspired by, and engage with the arts. Why Join Us We offer a total rewards package to all full-time employees to include:  Staff offers for discount tickets Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment) Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA) Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire 11 paid holidays per year  Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA Pay Details The Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected salary range for this position is $55,000 - $62,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This is the targeted range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate’s skills, expertise, and experience as it relates to the position qualifications and responsibilities. Job Description   The Washington National Opera (WNO) Assistant Manager of Stewardship (AMS) reports to the WNO Stewardship Manager and is an essential member of the WNO Major Gifts team and the Kennedy Center Development department. The AMS supports the cultivation, engagement, and retention of donors by helping to execute a robust stewardship and donor recognition program. Working closely with the Stewardship Manager and Major Gifts team, the AMS assists with personalized communications to donors and contributes to the success of stewardship events and donor experiences. The goal of this work is to ensure donors feel appreciated, informed, and connected to WNO’s mission and programs. To increase donor retention, engagement, and loyalty, the stewardship program communicates gratitude and impact while enhancing donors’ experiences. To achieve this, the AMS supports the Stewardship Manager’s oversight of the day-to-day execution of the program, providing WNO’s Major Gifts Officers and Development team with the systems, processes, measures, workflow schedules, and content to effectively thank and recognize donors at all levels. The AMS attends WNO Development department meetings and is encouraged to offer creative input for both broad and individualized donor engagement. As newly reconfigured for WNO, the AMS position is heavily focused on donor database management, donor analytics, and oversight of prospect research, critical functions to sustaining and growing donor engagement in meaningful ways. The position is ideal for someone early in their development career who is passionate about the performing arts and wants to observe, participate in, and learn about the full scope of Development work. In addition to assisting the Stewardship Manager, the AMS, when needed, also supports the broader work of the WNO Development department by helping to prepare specialized solicitations or communications materials, assisting with the WNO annual gala and cultivation events, or helping with other activities that further the goals of the team. The WNO Development team is part of the larger Kennedy Center Development department, and as such, the AMS works collaboratively with Center-wide colleagues, who help each other advance their assigned goals while also working to achieve results for the entire institution.  Key Responsibilities Become knowledgeable about all aspects of Tessitura, the Kennedy Center’s CRM system, and serve as the primary WNO Development team point person proficient in data storage, retrieval, reporting, and moves management functions concerning individual donors, and be available to pull donor lists for the entire Development team for strategic analysis, mailings, invitations to stewardship and fundraising events, and other purposes. (Tessitura training, if needed, will be provided; understanding of CRM systems, in general, is required.) Serve as primary liaison for prospect research requests and personally undertake research when needed. (Training will be provided.) Assist the SM and Development team in crafting and executing a comprehensive, integrated donor stewardship and recognition program within the greater membership program of the Kennedy Center, assuring that Washington National Opera (WNO) patrons receive a unique experience tailored to the culture of an opera organization. Assist the SM and WNO Major Gifts Officers in developing individualized stewardship plans with strategic touchpoints. Contribute creative thinking to the ongoing analysis of the existing stewardship and benefit structure to help emphasize the benefits of involvement with the Kennedy Center and the WNO. Assist the SM in continually refining the systems, processes, measures and policies to ensure the donor stewardship program is effective and efficient. Alongside the SM, work with individual donor teams to implement and refresh acknowledgment strategies for various audiences. Assist the SM in the ongoing, periodic, inventory and review of acknowledgements, stewardship, and donor recognition materials for quality and consistency. Assist in the periodic creation of new materials in partnership with Kennedy Center Donor Communications and Stewardship team. Working with the Kennedy Center Special Events team, the SM, and WNO Major Gifts Officers, assist as needed in the execution of WNO stewardship events and activities, such as Board dinners, opening night celebrations, behind-the-scenes tours, opportunities to attend rehearsals, etc. Assist the SM in maintaining the WNO annual stewardship and donor communications calendars and other stewardship-related administrative tasks, as needed or requested. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree Experience studying or working in a non-profit setting, ideally in the area of fundraising. Knowledge of and experience working with CRM systems is required. Knowledge of or experience doing prospect research is beneficial but not required. Strong project management and organizational abilities. High attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated, creative, collaborative, and able to multi-task. Able and confident to work without close supervision. Flexible and eager to collaborate, communicate, and problem-solve within a team and across the larger institution with a positive attitude is essential. Ability and willingness to collaborate across a matrixed organization to make best use of the expertise of other departments to effect positive change and achieve shared goals. Interest in and knowledge of music, opera, and the arts is helpful. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided.  Candidate must be willing to work onsite.  Additional Information This position may be required at times to work outside of normal business hours (evenings and weekends) during performance seasons and for special events. Other than when out of office for business, normal hours are in-office. The WNO/Kennedy Center environment is a large, vibrant, faced-paced setting that values creativity, initiative, efficiency, diversity, and teamwork. ABOUT WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA An affiliate of the Kennedy Center, Washington National Opera is led by General Director Timothy O’Leary and internationally-acclaimed stage director and WNO Artistic Director, Francesca Zambello. WNO celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2026. Each season, the $24 million company produces five innovative mainstage productions—from the classics to the rare to the contemporary—and an annual holiday opera for families. Since 2012, the company’s much-lauded American Opera Initiative has commissioned and produced 36 twenty-minute operas, three each year, from emerging composers and librettists, and 7 hour-long operas, 6 of which have subsequently been seen at companies across the U.S. WNO’s Cafritz Young Artists program is considered one of the finest resident training and career advancement programs in the world, offering singers on the verge of international careers intensive coaching, career guidance, and—importantly—supporting roles in WNO mainstage productions and leading roles in the American Opera Initiative world premieres. WNO and the Kennedy Center annually celebrate the Marian Anderson Award given to a young American singer who has achieved initial success in opera, oratorio, or recital repertory with an annual recital, and WNO, in concert with Kennedy Center Education, oversee the WNO Opera Institute, a summer training program for high school singers. WNO further extends its mission into the community with programs throughout the year in churches, community centers, at the Library of Congress and other major institutions, with the tech community, and with teens at the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center.

About The Kennedy Center “I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra.  At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.  Mission Statement: As America's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across the United States and around the world, connecting the greatest living artists with audiences of every stripe, no matter their background. We welcome all Americans and creators and visitors from across the globe to discover, experience, learn about, be inspired by, and engage with the arts. Why Join Us We offer a total rewards package to all full-time employees to include:  Staff offers for discount tickets Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment) Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA) Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire 11 paid holidays per year  Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA We like to have fun! Check out the  Kennedy Center National Dance Day 2024  staff video! Pay Details The Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This is the targeted range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate’s skills, expertise, and experience as it relates to the position qualifications and responsibilities. Job Description Leads marketing strategy, planning, and execution to achieve visitation and earned revenue goals for Kennedy Center programming, with an emphasis on the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO), Fortas Chamber Music series, and New Music initiatives. Key responsibilities include audience development, advertising, revenue forecasting, pricing, promotions, CRM, data analysis, reporting, and collaboration with NSO stakeholders. The Genre Marketing Manager ensures marketing plans align with stakeholders, uses patron insights to craft strategy and messaging, and drives patron engagement, satisfaction, and loyalty within budget.  Collaborates closely with the staff of the National Symphony Orchestra.  The Marketing Manager plays a pivotal role in growing and maintaining audiences by continuously refining patron pipeline plans and actively engaging with the NSO staff and the NSO board of trustees. This position reports to the Director of Marketing. Key Responsibilities Strategic Marketing Oversight : Leads marketing strategy, planning and execution to achieve visitation and earned revenue goals for Kennedy Center programming, with an emphasis on National Symphony Orchestra, Fortas Chamber Music series, and New Music initiatives. ( this permeates every responsibility) Advertising Campaign Management: Lead implementation of advertising campaigns and initiatives including developing agency briefings and content strategy for digital advertising, paid media, social media, CRM, direct mail, and promotions. Supervision and Coordination : Provide guidance and supervision to Assistant Marketing Manager and/or Marketing Coordinator. Dynamic Pricing & Promotions: Implement dynamic pricing strategies and promotions based on analysis of sale cycles to encourage incremental revenue generation and increased venue utilization. Revenue Projections : Analyze market trends and sales data to set pricing and predict revenue and capacity utilization expectations. Audience Research and Analysis : In collaboration with Marketing Analytics Manager, administer audience research programs, review and analyze findings, prepare comprehensive reports, and make informed recommendations based on the results to enhance marketing strategies. NSO Board Involvement : Manage the Audience Development Committee of the NSO board of trustees, actively engaging in discussions and initiatives aimed at fostering audience growth and development. Regularly present marketing updates in board meetings, ensuring alignment of marketing efforts with the board's strategic vision. Technology Utilization : Utilize Tessitura, Tessitura Analytics, Revenue Management Application (RMA/Vivian), and GA4 for effective patron segmentation for management of email, direct mail, and telemarketing lists, as well as managing list exchanges. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred (relevant work experience will be considered) Must have at least four years professional experience in sales, marketing or performing arts management. Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment.  Must possess strong selling skills and have the ability to produce effective oral and written communications Advance capabilities with standard personal computing programs and a working knowledge of Tessitura required. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided.  Candidate must be willing to work onsite.

About The Kennedy Center “I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra.  At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.  Mission Statement: As America's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across the United States and around the world, connecting the greatest living artists with audiences of every stripe, no matter their background. We welcome all Americans and creators and visitors from across the globe to discover, experience, learn about, be inspired by, and engage with the arts. Why Join Us We offer a total rewards package to all full-time employees to include:  Staff offers for discount tickets Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment) Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA) Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire 11 paid holidays per year  Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA We like to have fun! Check out the  Kennedy Center National Dance Day 2024  staff video! Pay Details The Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This is the targeted range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate’s skills, expertise, and experience as it relates to the position qualifications and responsibilities. Job Description   The Business Systems Coordinator will join the Information Technology Department at the Kennedy Center, reporting to the Sr Director, Data and Systems. The Kennedy Center Information Technology (IT) Department maintains a variety of applications, systems, and tools, serving staff, performers, patrons, that enable the Center to accomplish its mission. This is a small and collaborative team, willing to support and share knowledge. The IT Department supports hardware and software, on-premise and SaaS business tools, fulfills reporting and data analysis requests via a data warehouse and a variety of custom reporting platforms, and offers web and custom tool development as needed. The Business Systems Coordinator position will have the opportunity to work with over 100 users of a CRM system in various departments across the organization. This role supports operations critical to a nonprofit performance venue, from performance calendar and pricing setup and configuration, to marketing analytics tools, to implementing measures that allow for a better in-person and digital patron experience. The candidate should be a curious, patient, friendly, and solutions-oriented individual who is a quick study of new technology. The Kennedy Center is a fast-paced environment and no day in this position will be like the last, as the nature of live performance changes the day-to-day work. The principal purpose of the Business Systems Coordinator position is to provide first-class support to users of the business-critical CRM system. The ideal candidate should enjoy forming working relationships and be comfortable communicating across platforms with users at all technical levels. The Business Systems Coordinator will become an expert in the CRM platform and be a key advocate for usage and best practices across the organization, eventually becoming a primary contact for the CRM Super User Group and lead participate in the biweekly group meetings. This team member will also support other projects and systems within the Information Systems team as needed, whether that be identifying requirements for a customization, leading user testing for a system upgrade, or creating documentation for new system features.  Our other systems include HRIS, Finance, Project Management, and other tools. The Kennedy Center is undergoing multiple digital transformation efforts on various systems and this role will be involved in the adoption and ongoing support of these new systems.  Within the next 6 months we will be launching a new ERP (Finance) system, Sage Intacct and a new HRIS system, UKG.  This unique timing is an exciting opportunity to deeply understand how our systems are implemented to facilitate business practices and play a supportive role where appropriate.   Key Responsibilities Pro-actively and professionally manage the CRM Jira Support queue, maintaining standard service level agreements and positive relationships with users of all technical levels. Provide ad-hoc and scheduled training sessions with accompanying materials to support new staff and new system functions. Provide back-up support for other systems and solutions, including Finance (currently Lawson, soon Sage Intacct), HRIS (currently Lawson, soon UKG), Venue Management (currently ArtsVision), SurveyMonkey/SM Apply, CRM (currently Tessitura), and Jira/Confluence/Asana. On-call responsibilities on a rotating basis (monthly, approximately). Work with CRM platform stakeholders in fundraising, marketing, sales, and education to fully understand their business practices, challenges, and goals for platform usage. Field and analyze requests for changes in use, configuration, or access of CRM, make recommendations, and implement new measures as needed. Understand capabilities of CRM system and map to needs. Join online user groups and forums to stay current on community best practices. Consider data hygiene and maintenance opportunities, provision users with data clean-up guidelines and materials, and set an excellent example as to how data should be maintained and refined within various systems. Collaborate with the larger IT Department to support backend system integrations, upgrades, maintenance, including vendor-provided service packs and patches, version upgrades, and required website improvements and testing. Follow IT Department processes for submitting Project Proposals, conducting Root Cause Analyses after outages, planning/running monthly sprints, and engaging in Change Management process. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Familiarity with CRM and/or experience with a ticketing/fundraising platform such as Tessitura, Ticketmaster, SalesForce, Raiser’s Edge, etc. 1-2 years customer service (internal or external-facing) or equivalent experience, including verbal and written communication Experience with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Personable, friendly, and patient Detail-oriented and thorough when capturing customer issues or challenges Curious and creative problem-solver Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided.  Candidate must be willing to work onsite.  Additional Information The noise level in the work environment is moderate, with shared office space (cubicles) and sometimes the noise of performers rehearsing can be heard around the building. Travel up to 5% may be required.

About The Kennedy Center “I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra.  At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.  Mission Statement: As America's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across the United States and around the world, connecting the greatest living artists with audiences of every stripe, no matter their background. We welcome all Americans and creators and visitors from across the globe to discover, experience, learn about, be inspired by, and engage with the arts. Why Join Us We offer a total rewards package to all full-time employees to include:  Staff offers for discount tickets Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment) Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA) Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire 11 paid holidays per year  Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA We like to have fun! Check out the  Kennedy Center National Dance Day 2024  staff video! Pay Details The Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected salary range for this position is $80,000 - $105,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This is the targeted range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate’s skills, expertise, and experience as it relates to the position qualifications and responsibilities. Job Description   The Business Systems Analyst will join the Information Technology Department at the Kennedy Center, reporting to the Sr Director, Data & Systems. The Kennedy Center Information Technology (IT) Department maintains a variety of applications, systems, and tools, serving staff, performers, patrons, that enable the Center to accomplish its mission. This is a small and collaborative team, willing to support and share knowledge. The IT Department supports hardware and software, on-premise and SaaS business tools, fulfills reporting and data analysis requests via a data warehouse and a variety of custom reporting platforms, and offers web and custom tool development as needed. No day in this position will look like the last. It is a challenging, rewarding, and fast-paced environment and this role has the opportunity to grow in different directions, whether that be technically, with the array of systems we support; strategically, as a project manager; or analytically, in working with users and our Business Intelligence team to help the Kennedy Center make data driven decisions. As we implement a series of exciting and strategic initiatives to better utilize technology and data to provide superior customer experience, we are looking for a technically astute, service oriented new team member who enjoys making changes happen. The principal purpose of the Systems Analyst is to support the use of business applications across the Kennedy Center Finance, Payroll, Human Resources, Marketing, and Development teams. A willingness to learn new systems, analytic savvy to identify inefficiencies, creativity and initiative to recommend new processes, and commitment to integrate a systematic and data-driven approach to decision-making is a must. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and curious, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and possess the ability to juggle multiple projects at one time, including proactively supporting a service desk queue.  The Kennedy Center is undergoing multiple digital transformation efforts on various systems and this role will be involved in the adoption and ongoing support of these new systems.  Within the next 6 months we will be launching a new ERP (Finance) system, Sage Intacct and a new HRIS system, UKG.  This unique timing is an exciting opportunity to deeply understand how our systems are implemented to facilitate business practices and play an advisory role where appropriate.   Key Responsibilities Work closely with Finance/Payroll/HR/CRM users to support monthly/biweekly/weekly needs, translate business needs into technical requirements and processes, and configure/customize the system accordingly. Coordinate regular user meetings and support organization and prioritization of projects on the system roadmap. Assist in development of new features and functionality within systems. Identify, lead and/or participate in projects to maintain best functionality and current versions of business systems. Examples include: work with HR and Payroll to setup, test, and implement employee leave plan; create testing plan and lead testing efforts for version update; support Lawson system patching; identify and propose approach to data hygiene; write SQL code for overnight job to identify bad data states. Pro-actively and professionally manage a Jira Support queue, maintaining standard service level agreements and positive relationships with users of all technical levels. Develop training materials to address user needs and deliver in-person trainings as necessary. Provide support for other systems and solution, including ArtsVision, SurveyMonkey/SM Apply, CRM), and Jira/Confluence. On-call responsibilities on a rotating basis (monthly, approximately). Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for IT. Staff. Follow IT processes for submitting Project Proposals, conducting Root Cause Analyses after outages, planning/running monthly sprints, and engaging in Change Management process. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications This job is highly technical in nature and requires a strong understanding of databases and experience using and/or supporting applications that are both older client-server technology as well as newer SaaS solutions. Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), finance, and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems is strongly desired.  Experience with supporting or designing interfaces between systems (SQL jobs, SSIS packages, stored procedures, Windows Powershell tasks) would be helpful.  Strong SQL skills are required and experience with or an interest in data analytics and reporting using Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services and/or other data visualization tools (QuickSight, Tableau) would be helpful. The ideal candidate would likely have 3-5 years of professional experience in a Systems Analyst / Business Analyst / Support Analyst role. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided.  Candidate must be willing to work onsite.  Additional Information The noise level in the work environment is moderate, with shared office space (cubicles) and sometimes the noise of performers rehearsing can be heard around the building. Travel up to 5% may be required.

Chief Data Officer Montana State University Position Information Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 25390 For questions regarding this position, please contact: Ryan Knutson (406) 994-4061 rknutson@montana.edu. Classification Title: Executive Director Working Title: Chief Data Officer Brief Position Overview Montana State University is looking for a Chief Data Officer who will be expected to lead the fulfillment of the mission of University Data and Analytics by supporting and coordinating all institutional research, institutional effectiveness, assessment, accreditation, mandatory reporting, business analytics, and other data-focused decision-support activities. Position Number: 4C2530 Department: University Data & Analytics Division: VP for Information Technology Appointment Type: Professional Contract Term: Fiscal Year Semester: If other, specify From date: If other, specify End date: FLSA: Exempt Union Affiliation: Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE: 1.0 Benefits Eligible: Eligible Salary: Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. Contract Type: MUS If other, please specify: Recruitment Type: Open Position Details General Statement The Chief Data Officer (CDO) under the guidance of the Vice President for Information Technology provides strategic oversight of the University’s data strategy and data analysis. The CDO’s primary focus areas are governance, innovation, analytics, and operations. The CDO achieves these goals through the management of University Data and Analytics. The office implements approaches to data analysis, data architecture, data management, and institutional research. The CDO works closely with university leadership along with other departments and offices and acts as a conduit from leadership and others in the institution to identify appropriate analytics to address institutional questions and communicate results to the President and other audiences. The CDO oversees UDA staff, including operations analysts and data scientists who: design and conduct complex analyses of the University and other pertinent external data; regularly interact with and communicate analytical outcomes to University decision-makers, including the President, Vice Presidents, Deans, faculty, staff, and students; develop innovative methods for conveying information; disseminate official results to appropriate agencies/audiences. Duties and Responsibilities • Leads and guides the University Data and Analytics office. • Responsible for governance structures for data and analysis. • Responsible for developing and continuing a strategic vision for data at MSU. • Direct the collection, analysis, and presentation of institutional and/or comparative data used to support and enhance policy formation and decision-making. • Direct reporting of all institutional data required by Federal, State, and accreditation agencies, the Board of Regents, and by campus administrators and committees. • Champion the integration of data sources and develop increased access to data to drive the mission of the University. • Facilitate the analysis of data as a strategic partner for leadership. • Contribute expertise in supporting student success efforts and initiatives. • Contributes expertise in supporting institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. • Increase the ability for key data stewards/stakeholders to effectively use data including areas such as enrollment management, space management, strategic priority action plans, annual operating budgets, institutional effectiveness and efficiency, faculty and staff effectiveness, and assessment of return on program investments. • Collaborate with the MSU System campuses Chancellors and CEOs related to a four-campus need for data analysis and integration. • Consult on survey design and analysis for campus constituents. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills 1. Master’s degree in the social sciences, data science, statistics, higher education, industrial/financial engineering, or related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. 2. Five or more years of work experience in institutional research or analytics-related contexts. 3. Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating data analysis to organizational leaders and in public settings. 4. Progressively responsible project management experience. 5. Progressively responsible experience in managing staff, including retention, coaching, and performance/discipline management. 6. Demonstrated understanding of data management practices. 7. Advanced knowledge of research design. 8. Experience operating in a complex administrative information system. 9. Demonstrated successful experience applying data visualization tools and software (e.g.Tableau, Argos, Power BI) to facilitate user comprehension. Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills 1. Terminal degree from an accredited university in social sciences, data science, statistics, industrial/financial engineering, social, behavioral, or decision sciences, higher education or related field from an accredited university, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. 2. Progressively responsible experience working in a higher education setting. 3. Experience operating in an Ellucian Banner ERP environment. 4. Experience in data warehousing. The Successful Candidate Will • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with various constituencies, including administrators, diverse student body, faculty, and staff. • Aptitude for identifying process inefficiencies, identifying solutions, and successfully implementing changes. • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments. • Excellent written and oral communication, with demonstrated ability to communicate data and analysis to a lay audience. • Process and outcome orientation – the ability to see how outcomes of projects will impact the organization. • Demonstrated service, and inclusive design orientations – ability to collaborate with and view the process and product from the lens of constituents/end users. • The ability to provide decision support generated through data and informed analyses. Position Special Requirements/Additional Information Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting, and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual-career couples. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim a veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-guidelines/affirmative_action_plan.html. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but as a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This position has supervisory duties?: Yes Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies: 1 Desired Start Date: Upon completion of a successful search Position End Date (if temporary): Open Date: Close Date: Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on July 7, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Special Instructions EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. Applicant Documents Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6270662

Caring Across Generations Senior Director of Development Position: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Chief of Advocacy & Campaigns Direct Reports: Associate Director of Development, Manager of Development, Development Systems Assistant Starting Salary: $125,000 Start Date: Mid March, 2025 Work Location: Remote within the United States, travel up to 20% for org events and retreats Non-bargain unit role.  Overview About Caring Across Generations: Caring Across Generations is a national organization working to make care more affordable and accessible at every stage of life, while making sure caregivers are treated with respect and dignity. Founded in 2011 by Sarita Gupta and Ai-jen Poo, our campaign is focused on creating change in three ways: organizing a powerful movement of the Caring Majority — the majority of Americans who are directly affected by the need for care; fighting for groundbreaking policy at the state and federal level; and changing hearts and minds through storytelling, pop culture interventions and cultural organizing. About the Position:  The Senior Director of Development will serve as the primary strategic leader within Caring Across Generations' Development department. This role involves collaboration with the Chief of Advocacy & Campaigns and Management Team to execute the organization's resource-building strategy across various revenue streams, encompassing foundation giving, corporate engagement, earned revenue, individual giving, and other philanthropic sector engagements. The Senior Director of Development will design and spearhead all donor-related initiatives, working with leadership to identify, explore, pitch, and maintain deep connections with invested funders, overseeing the creation of all grant and briefing materials. This role will be essential in driving the growth and sustainability of Caring Across Generations through effective donor stewardship and resource mobilization. Responsibilities: The primary responsibility will be to enhance and optimize the resource-building strategy across diverse revenue streams, encompassing foundation grants, corporate partnerships, earned revenue channels, individual donations, and broader engagement within the philanthropic sector. This role will work closely across Caring Across’ teams to support the advancement of cultivation, stewardship, and engagement efforts for both micro-individual gifts and major donors. In addition to moving forward donor engagement, the conceptualization and execution of strategic initiatives aimed at cultivating and nurturing meaningful relationships with dedicated funders is another critical responsibility. Donor Engagement and Relationship Building: Lead and drive all donor-related initiatives, conceptualizing and implementing strategies to establish and maintain strong connections with invested funders. Collaborate with organizational leadership to craft accurate and resonant narratives that align with donor interests and priorities. Employ digital platforms and techniques to enhance donor engagement, tailoring approaches to various donor segments and fostering a people-centered donor culture. Collaborate with Digital, Communications, and Campaigns Departments on regular  engagement campaigns. Resource-Building Strategy Enhancement: Spearhead the refinement and execution of the organization's resource-building strategy, ensuring alignment with overarching goals. Leverage advanced digital expertise to cultivate  micro-individual gifts and major donors. Utilize data-driven insights and best practices to analyze and address resource-related challenges, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic objectives and evolving initiatives. Financial Systems and Planning Integration: Collaborate closely with the Finance team to integrate financial systems into the development strategy, ensuring a synchronized approach to fundraising and budgeting. Actively contributing to the allocation of resources and aligning fundraising efforts with the organization's financial plan, and supporting annual planning and progress.  Play a key role in the creation and balancing of budgets by providing critical insights into the fundraising impact, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and contributing to the organization's financial sustainability. Evaluate the financial impact of fundraising initiatives, utilizing financial acumen to measure success, identify areas for improvement, and inform strategic decision-making. Grant Proposal and Donor Briefing Material Development: Oversee the creation and refinement of comprehensive grant proposals and briefing materials, ensuring persuasive and compelling communication of the organization's mission, impact, and goals. Collaborate with leadership to provide accurate and compelling reporting narratives. Serve as a subject matter expert in crafting grant proposals and materials, while ensuring collateral aligns with organizational values, is relevant to the philanthropic conversation, and adheres to industry standards. Operational and Team Management: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the development team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment that encourages innovation and excellence. Delegate responsibilities, set priorities, and empower team members to excel in their roles. Support professional growth through regular feedback, skill development, and opportunities for advancement. Manage and allocate resources, including budget and staffing, to ensure the successful execution of fundraising initiatives. Monitor expenses, analyze financial data, and make strategic decisions to optimize the allocation of funds for maximum impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including communications, marketing, and programmatic teams, to ensure cohesive and integrated fundraising efforts. Foster a culture of collaboration, sharing information and insights to enhance donor engagement and achieve organizational goals. Foster a values-based and results-driven approach to resource mobilization, encouraging cross-functional collaboration and alignment with organizational culture Qualifications & Skills  Leadership experience in non profit development, fundraising, or organizational management for a minimum of 12+ years, showcasing a track record of successfully leading, executing, and prioritizing initiatives spanning diverse revenue streams and donor segments including online audiences. 5+ of supervisory experience, providing effective feedback and developing personal growth opportunities for staff.  Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, utilizing metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising initiatives, inform strategic decision-making, and supporter list hygiene. 5-8 years of utilizing technology tools and platforms that support fundraising and development efforts, such as advocacy-based CRM systems, online donation platforms, and data analytics tools – including reconciling donations across platforms, creating tagging taxonomies, running reports, performing list hygiene , and setting up payment processors. 5-8 years of experience in utilizing financial systems for fundraising strategies, platforms, and technologies for donor cultivation, stewardship, and engagement. This includes expertise in managing payment processors, contributing to budget creation, and ensuring financial alignment with fundraising initiatives. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling and engaging grant proposals, briefing materials, email and action page copy, and donor communications. Proven proficiency in devising and executing resource-building strategies, leveraging a combination of foundation grants, corporate partnerships, earned revenue, individual giving, and philanthropic sector engagement. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders to achieve fundraising goals and advance organizational missions. Demonstrated commitment to racial equity, gender justice, and to empowering low- and moderate-income communities, communities of color, and immigrant communities. Acts with high integrity, professionalism, low ego, and camaraderie. Commitment to the organization’s mission, values, and aspirations, and be able to render these values into action. What we offer you in return and why you would love being a part of our team!  We are 100% virtual (with occasional travel for events & retreats).   Care is in our name; it is deeply embedded in our culture and our team consists of mostly current or former caregivers. We are fully supportive of your wellbeing, and offer a flexible work schedule to account for your care needs.   We offer a virtual office budget which includes home office set up and a cell phone and Internet stipend . Generous paid time off, including 15 paid holidays, 12 days of PTO and 12 days of sick leave, Paid Family Leave, in addition to a full-org vacation of one week in the summer and two weeks at the end of year . 3% 401k Match.   100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance. Long-Term Disability Insurance is paid by the employee at a very minimal cost.   Work with a world-class team that looks and is like you (older adults, Black people and people of color, LGBTQIA+, disabled people and more are all fully represented here).   We offer learning and growth opportunities, including an annual allowance for professional development . You have an opportunity to live a values-aligned work-life. Employee discounts for select stores, travel packages and restaurants. A fun team environment, even while we are busy changing the world.  How to Apply:  Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until it is filled, but preference will be given to those who apply by February 5th, 2025. Please apply at the following link: https://caringacross.bamboohr.com/careers/45 A pplications should include:    A resume In lieu of a cover letter, responses to the following questions: What motivates you about this role at Caring Across? (suggested word limit: 200) Please describe your process of identifying and cultivating funders. (200 words max) Describe your management style and how you navigate the needs of the team with the organization’s fundraising goals. (200 words max) Caring Across Generations is committed to fostering and maintaining a work environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are fully integrated into everything we do. As such, we strongly prioritize and embrace Black, Indigenous and people of color; a multigenerational workforce; LGBTQ+; those across religious and spiritual affiliations; and people with disabilities to join our representative and highly talented team. 

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science or a directly related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. A valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.  If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and/or conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Successful completion of a drug screen and  level 2 criminal history background investigation is  required prior to employment. Acceptable Education and Experience (Total 4 years) Bachelor degree (4) =total 4 years or Associate degree (2) plus (2) years of related experience (such as work experience in information technology, elections equipment, IT security or IT technical support) = total 4 years or High School diploma or equivalent and (4) years of related experience (such as work experience in information technology, elections equipment, IT security or IT technical support) =  total 4 years Position Summary This is responsible, supervisory, and administrative work overseeing all technology-related initiatives within the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office. An employee assigned to this classification manages the IT infrastructure, ensures the security and integrity of election data, provides technical support and implements new technologies for all areas within the Elections Office. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.   This position reports to the Elections Chief Deputy Supervisor of Elections. Examples of Duties Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures, issuing instructions and assigning duties, reviewing work, recommending personnel actions, conducting performance reviews and conducting office training and orientation. Manages and provides hardware and software support for election technologies and ensures that all IT systems are functioning optimally. Directs and coordinates Information Technology project management workflow within the Supervisor of Elections Office. Manages the Public Records Request Process, prepares reports and data for public records requests. Supports election technologies, including device support such as the operation and maintenance of printers and scanners. Responsible for  directing, coordinating and conducting IT training. Participates in strategic planning. Conducts analysis and provides recommendations related to information technology, technical support and security. Prepares data-based presentations to facilitate informed decision-making by senior staff. Manages and evaluates existing systems and programs and makes recommendations for improving operational efficiency and productivity. Ensures that all security protocols are maintained, including supporting internal security reviews and coordinating external audits. Responsible for IT security incident reporting, risk and threat analysis. Assists with ballot coordination, tabulation and voter check-in equipment testing. Ensures that department of state rules, federal, state, and local laws are upheld.  Forecasts IT needs for the office, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively. Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required responsibilities for the Supervisor of Elections. Performs related tasks as required. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE,SKILLSANDABILITIES Considerable knowledge of data gathering and reporting techniques. Considerable knowledge of  information systems management. Knowledge of and the ability to learn the methods of preventative maintenance, repair and safe handling of voting equipment. Ability to learn application/database design, web applications and language.  Ability to learn applicable election law requirements. Ability to learn GIS systems maintenance and map preparation. Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate projects and programs. Ability to collect data and analyze facts and statistical information. Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinate employees. Ability to work independently to solve problems and make sound decisions based on available information. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to provide technical guidance, training, and resources to employees and users. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other state and county departments, industry representatives, other outside agencies and the general public as well as supervisors and co-workers. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theemployeeisoccasionallyrequiredtostand;walk;sit;talkorhear,and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. WORKENVIRONMENT:Theworkenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosean employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Supplemental Information Acceptable directly related education fields include Data Science and Analytics, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Systems Administration, Network Administration and Engineering, and Business Analytics. Alachua County Supervisor of Electionsoffers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support us, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.Employer-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance   Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance   Deferred Retirement Program   Flexible Spending Accounts   Roth IRA   Tuition Assistance Program   Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. •FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. •HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans’ Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Day     Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday.  Contact Human Resources for more information.  

***Please submit a cover letter for consideration*** About The Kennedy Center “I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra.  At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.  Mission Statement:  As the nation's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across America and around the world, reaching and connecting with artists, inspiring and educating communities. We welcome all to create, experience, learn about, and engage with the arts.  Why Join Us We offer a total rewards package to all full-time employees to include:  Staff offers for discount tickets Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment) Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA) Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire 11 paid holidays per year  Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA Flexible work arrangements We like to have fun! Check out the Kennedy Center National Dance Day 2024  staff video! Pay Details The Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected salary range for this position is $71,900 - $93,500, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This is the targeted range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate’s skills, expertise, and experience as it relates to the position qualifications and responsibilities. Job Description The Manager of Leadership Gifts assists the Individual Giving department to manage, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of donors, primarily focused on the Kennedy Center National Committee for the Performing Arts (NCPA). The NCPA is a non-partisan advisory board comprised of business, cultural, and political leaders from across America who are supporters of the performing arts. NCPA members serve as ambassadors for the Kennedy Center in their home communities, and are instrumental in spreading the Center’s artistic and educational vision across the country. The Manager is responsible for strategy setting, portfolio and moves management, and administrative responsibilities related to five- and six- figure unrestricted and restricted contributions and special event stewardship for this dynamic national donor group. In addition to being their primary steward, this role will also be responsible for the planning and execution of the executive committee member’s activities, committee meetings, national trips, and other major events. This is an exciting position for an organized fundraiser and strong relationship manager interested in leading the stewardship of a national philanthropic group and growing the portfolio and its impact. This role may also support fundraising activities or cross-stewardship opportunities with other Individual Giving committees such as the Kennedy Center International Committee on the Arts, Circles, or the Washington National Opera or the National Symphony Orchestra as opportunities arise. Key Responsibilities Active portfolio management: working at the direction of the Director and in collaboration with the VP of Individual Giving, the Manager cultivates and stewards a portfolio of donors, primarily focused on the NCPA. Support the strategy, timing, and prioritization of fundraising efforts, including written and verbal communications, in collaboration with team members across Individual Giving, for a portfolio of ~90 donors and $2M+ in contributions Solicit annual gifts designed to meet contribution targets across the portfolio, other designated giving, and institution-wide fundraising efforts. Cultivate opportunities for additional five-, six-, and seven-figure gifts for individual donors in the portfolio in collaboration with department leadership. Prospect new members to grow the portfolio in collaboration with research teams and other stewardship teams Communicating timely and appropriate information with donors, prospects, and other internal and external stakeholders. Tracking progress accurately in the database, ensuring completion of action steps from initial discovery through acquisition, and reporting progress to appropriate levels. Working collaboratively across the Development department, affiliates, and KC-wide teams to coordinate, plan, and execute on donor prospecting, solicitation strategies, and department-wide initiatives. Committee engagement: actively manage committee member activities, including business meetings, executive committee projects, cultivation and fundraising events, and annual trips: Manage the process for developing presentations, meeting agendas, registration materials, briefings, and other materials in preparation for various events and work in collaboration with research and marketing/communications teams. Oversee the planning and execution of stewardship and cultivation events such as receptions, tours, dinners, etc. in collaboration with the special events team or external event management companies. Provide donor support and stewardship at several major KC-wide fundraising events annually onsite and on trips. Support the needs of NCPA Executive Committee members such as member on/off boarding, researching and tracking prospects for NCPA membership, coordinating administrative aspects of virtual or in-person committee meetings. Collaborate with the Kennedy Center’s Education teams on key projects, briefings for the Committee, and impact reports/newsletters. Portfolio Administration: manage all systems and administrative functions Draft and edit written materials such as solicitation letters, campaign materials, acknowledgments, research briefings, proposals, impact reports, tax receipts, e-newsletters, and trip itineraries. Ensure timely and accurate entry and acknowledgment of all pledges and gifts Track progress toward goal and reporting to leadership, including: Updating all data and workflow systems, working in BoardEffect, Tessitura, and Asana; Maintaining comprehensive gift trackers; Designing and generating reports for internal and external stakeholders Prompt and track Committee stewardship touchpoints for senior leadership in the Development department and the Office of the President as appropriate Oversee the accurate record-keeping of commitments, forecasting and pipeline development, implementation of marketing efforts or analytics, and budgets by working with the team and collaborating with other development departments Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of five years of development or related experience Experience at a large organization or cultural institution is preferred. Experience managing constituent groups (e.g., fundraising committees or boards, or similar) to advance mission and meet revenue goals Demonstrated experience in the ability to prospect, cultivate, and close individual fundraising for five- and six-figure gifts. Track record of building, growing, and maintaining donor relationships, especially with an international constituent Experience managing others, setting goals, prioritizing work, delegation, and team-building. Experience with Tessitura or a similar CRM database. Experience with careful attention to detail and awareness of standard accounting procedures. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided.