The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
Washington DC
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 comprehensive range of benefits to all employees including: Staff offers for discount tickets We like to have fun! Check out the Kennedy Center National Dance Day 2023 staff video! Job Description Required hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. plus potentially one additional day per week to be agreed upon. Occasional evening work may be required. The Studio Assistant, Moonshot Studio supports the installation and execution of innovative, interactive programming in a creative process-based environment for audiences of all ages, both school-based and general public. Supports hands-on training, participatory art making, and programmatic wraparound activities, to engage patrons with multi- and interdisciplinary performing arts content and resources. Responsible for the day-to-day, in-studio operations. Provides operational support to Assistant Manager, Moonshot Studio & Interactive Experience Design. The Studio Assistant interacts with all levels of staff, artists, arts leaders, and patrons, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism. Studio Assistant must work independently with minimal supervision, be well-organized, flexible, and enjoy interacting with the public. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail are essential. About the Moonshot Studio: The Kennedy Center’s REACH Moonshot Studio, a learning lab for the arts, provides visitors of all ages an opportunity to “try on” art forms, explore stories and themes from the Center’s stages, and take individual ownership of the creative process. Dedicated to the exploration of learning and creativity through art making, the Studio will function as both a weekend drop-in, immersive learning center where families and visitors can explore the artistic process and create works of art and a weekday, timed, hands-on experience that connects to and supplements the Center’s performances for student audiences and educators. Key Responsibilities REACH Moonshot Operations & Facilitation Supports the onsite operations of the Moonshot Studio space including, but not limited to: opening and closing the space, setting up, changing over, and striking activities, greeting and checking in visitors, introducing and facilitating activities for visitors, distributing and collecting visitor surveys and feedback, drafting daily space reports, monitoring and restocking supplies, cleaning and sanitizing surfaces and materials,. Assists with the installation, presentation, and maintenance of Moonshot Studio activities and installations. Serves as primary onsite staff when the Moonshot Studio is open to the public. Trains, supports, and assists staff, teaching artists, volunteers, and the public with the use and understanding of tools, technology, and activities in the Moonshot Studio. Assists in the supervision of Moonshot Studio volunteers. Moonshot Studio Activity Planning, Development, and Design Works with the Moonshot Studio team to develop new ideas for programming, assists with the design and planning of activities. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in arts, education, museum studies, or related field, or equivalent experience. Two years working in a performing arts organization, arts classroom, museum, or similar education organization providing operational support or working as a teacher or teaching artist. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered. Additional consideration will be given to candidates who also possess: Experience working with children and/or families; Visual arts knowledge and experience; Experience with digital media platforms; Experience with workshop facilitation Experience with community-based programming Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Apple iOS devices, social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.), and digital media platforms. Additional Information While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach with hands and arms. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, This position infrequently lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Employee must be able to work in different environments, including those without climate control. This position requires frequent interaction with the public. The noise level in the work environment is normal but can get noisy when experiencing high visitor volume.
Part Time Regular
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 comprehensive range of benefits to all employees including: Staff offers for discount tickets We like to have fun! Check out the Kennedy Center National Dance Day 2023 staff video! Job Description Required hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. plus potentially one additional day per week to be agreed upon. Occasional evening work may be required. The Studio Assistant, Moonshot Studio supports the installation and execution of innovative, interactive programming in a creative process-based environment for audiences of all ages, both school-based and general public. Supports hands-on training, participatory art making, and programmatic wraparound activities, to engage patrons with multi- and interdisciplinary performing arts content and resources. Responsible for the day-to-day, in-studio operations. Provides operational support to Assistant Manager, Moonshot Studio & Interactive Experience Design. The Studio Assistant interacts with all levels of staff, artists, arts leaders, and patrons, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism. Studio Assistant must work independently with minimal supervision, be well-organized, flexible, and enjoy interacting with the public. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail are essential. About the Moonshot Studio: The Kennedy Center’s REACH Moonshot Studio, a learning lab for the arts, provides visitors of all ages an opportunity to “try on” art forms, explore stories and themes from the Center’s stages, and take individual ownership of the creative process. Dedicated to the exploration of learning and creativity through art making, the Studio will function as both a weekend drop-in, immersive learning center where families and visitors can explore the artistic process and create works of art and a weekday, timed, hands-on experience that connects to and supplements the Center’s performances for student audiences and educators. Key Responsibilities REACH Moonshot Operations & Facilitation Supports the onsite operations of the Moonshot Studio space including, but not limited to: opening and closing the space, setting up, changing over, and striking activities, greeting and checking in visitors, introducing and facilitating activities for visitors, distributing and collecting visitor surveys and feedback, drafting daily space reports, monitoring and restocking supplies, cleaning and sanitizing surfaces and materials,. Assists with the installation, presentation, and maintenance of Moonshot Studio activities and installations. Serves as primary onsite staff when the Moonshot Studio is open to the public. Trains, supports, and assists staff, teaching artists, volunteers, and the public with the use and understanding of tools, technology, and activities in the Moonshot Studio. Assists in the supervision of Moonshot Studio volunteers. Moonshot Studio Activity Planning, Development, and Design Works with the Moonshot Studio team to develop new ideas for programming, assists with the design and planning of activities. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in arts, education, museum studies, or related field, or equivalent experience. Two years working in a performing arts organization, arts classroom, museum, or similar education organization providing operational support or working as a teacher or teaching artist. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered. Additional consideration will be given to candidates who also possess: Experience working with children and/or families; Visual arts knowledge and experience; Experience with digital media platforms; Experience with workshop facilitation Experience with community-based programming Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Apple iOS devices, social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.), and digital media platforms. Additional Information While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach with hands and arms. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, This position infrequently lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Employee must be able to work in different environments, including those without climate control. This position requires frequent interaction with the public. The noise level in the work environment is normal but can get noisy when experiencing high visitor volume.
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
Washington DC
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 comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: 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 2023 staff video! Job Description The Development Office at the Kennedy Center is a vibrant, dynamic, and creative group of over 90 professionals responsible for finding new, creative, sustainable, and efficient ways to meet or exceed the institution’s over $80M annual contributed income goal. These funds support the organization’s extraordinary programming—world class performances on our many stages at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.; local, regional, and national education programs reaching students, teachers, families, and budding artists; and community-driven social impact programming that upholds the legacy of President Kennedy in our role as his presidential memorial. The Special Events team directs and manages all Office of Development events, including fundraising and benefit-fulfillment events for the Kennedy Center, National Symphony Orchestra, and the Washington National Opera. In collaboration with the Director of Special Events, Special Events Manager, and Special Events Assistant Manager, the Special Events Coordinator is responsible for administrative and logistical coordination relating to management and execution of signature events, all of which support our $15M revenue goal for signature events, as well as donor benefit events. Key Responsibilities Event Management: Project manage and execute Gala ancillary events, including managing all facets of the event process including planning and implementation timelines, and serving as onsite coordinator Manage all logistics requests, including gathering all vendor details from the Signature Events Manager and Assistant Manager, creating and distributing logistics briefings, and managing day-of logistics questions from various departments across the organization. Manage Printed Materials for Signature events, including creating deadlines, submitting requests, and project managing the delivery (envelopes, menus, all other printed needs) Manage Development staffing for signature events including creating staffing sign ups and managing the staff on-site, answering staff questions. In partnership with the Events Fundraising Coordinator, manage all printing needs relating to guest management, including ticket envelopes and dinner place cards. Donor Benefit Events: Manage all facets of the event process including planning and implementation timelines for small to medium scale benefit events (under 150 guests) Work collaboratively with key stakeholders for benefit events to identify format, inventory and capacity, and location, to create design concept, and to manage the overall guest experience. Work with internal and external vendors to create innovative event concepts, inspired menus, and unique designs aligning with industry trends. Design minute-by-minute logistics of the event such load in/out, set up, deliveries, vendor time management. Donor Communications & Guest Management: Work in partnership with the Communications team to draft compelling copy for invitation materials, website assets, email communications, and print materials. Ensure all materials are reviewed and approved by all stakeholders in a timely manner. Establish invite email lists and maintain accurate guest lists for follow-up communication. Coordinate registration procedures, track RSVPs and process event payments. In partnership with DEVO & Comms teams, develop a comprehensive communication calendar for each benefit event. Collaborate with the Communications team to adapt this calendar to each event and ensure materials are developed and delivered in a timely manner. Manage event email inboxes and ensure timely responses to donor inquiries and RSVPs. Budgeting: Ensure all event expenses are recorded and paid in a timely manner, and remain within budget guidelines. Teamwork: Work collaboratively with the Special Events team to maintain a healthy, professional, and vibrant working relationship within the office and across the institution. Support new ideas and creative development of events under supervision of the Director or Special Events Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Minimum 1 year experience in event management Work independently and in a collaborative team environment with ease. College degree or applicable professional experience. Proficiency in database management, Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer skills, as required. Experience with Tessitura strongly preferred. Investment in the Kennedy Center’s mission. Interest in arts, culture, and arts education is ideal. Experience navigating large, complex organizations, and collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals. Willingness and ability to regularly participate in evening and weekend events Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Additional Information This position is required to be onsite for event activity, but is also eligible for hybrid working arrangements that accommodate remote work.
Full Time Regular
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 comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: 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 2023 staff video! Job Description The Development Office at the Kennedy Center is a vibrant, dynamic, and creative group of over 90 professionals responsible for finding new, creative, sustainable, and efficient ways to meet or exceed the institution’s over $80M annual contributed income goal. These funds support the organization’s extraordinary programming—world class performances on our many stages at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.; local, regional, and national education programs reaching students, teachers, families, and budding artists; and community-driven social impact programming that upholds the legacy of President Kennedy in our role as his presidential memorial. The Special Events team directs and manages all Office of Development events, including fundraising and benefit-fulfillment events for the Kennedy Center, National Symphony Orchestra, and the Washington National Opera. In collaboration with the Director of Special Events, Special Events Manager, and Special Events Assistant Manager, the Special Events Coordinator is responsible for administrative and logistical coordination relating to management and execution of signature events, all of which support our $15M revenue goal for signature events, as well as donor benefit events. Key Responsibilities Event Management: Project manage and execute Gala ancillary events, including managing all facets of the event process including planning and implementation timelines, and serving as onsite coordinator Manage all logistics requests, including gathering all vendor details from the Signature Events Manager and Assistant Manager, creating and distributing logistics briefings, and managing day-of logistics questions from various departments across the organization. Manage Printed Materials for Signature events, including creating deadlines, submitting requests, and project managing the delivery (envelopes, menus, all other printed needs) Manage Development staffing for signature events including creating staffing sign ups and managing the staff on-site, answering staff questions. In partnership with the Events Fundraising Coordinator, manage all printing needs relating to guest management, including ticket envelopes and dinner place cards. Donor Benefit Events: Manage all facets of the event process including planning and implementation timelines for small to medium scale benefit events (under 150 guests) Work collaboratively with key stakeholders for benefit events to identify format, inventory and capacity, and location, to create design concept, and to manage the overall guest experience. Work with internal and external vendors to create innovative event concepts, inspired menus, and unique designs aligning with industry trends. Design minute-by-minute logistics of the event such load in/out, set up, deliveries, vendor time management. Donor Communications & Guest Management: Work in partnership with the Communications team to draft compelling copy for invitation materials, website assets, email communications, and print materials. Ensure all materials are reviewed and approved by all stakeholders in a timely manner. Establish invite email lists and maintain accurate guest lists for follow-up communication. Coordinate registration procedures, track RSVPs and process event payments. In partnership with DEVO & Comms teams, develop a comprehensive communication calendar for each benefit event. Collaborate with the Communications team to adapt this calendar to each event and ensure materials are developed and delivered in a timely manner. Manage event email inboxes and ensure timely responses to donor inquiries and RSVPs. Budgeting: Ensure all event expenses are recorded and paid in a timely manner, and remain within budget guidelines. Teamwork: Work collaboratively with the Special Events team to maintain a healthy, professional, and vibrant working relationship within the office and across the institution. Support new ideas and creative development of events under supervision of the Director or Special Events Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Minimum 1 year experience in event management Work independently and in a collaborative team environment with ease. College degree or applicable professional experience. Proficiency in database management, Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer skills, as required. Experience with Tessitura strongly preferred. Investment in the Kennedy Center’s mission. Interest in arts, culture, and arts education is ideal. Experience navigating large, complex organizations, and collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals. Willingness and ability to regularly participate in evening and weekend events Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Additional Information This position is required to be onsite for event activity, but is also eligible for hybrid working arrangements that accommodate remote work.
Middle School Director Brentwood School – Los Angeles, CA July 2024
THE SCHOOL Brentwood School in Los Angeles, California, is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school in the Brentwood neighborhood of west Los Angeles. The school, a community of 1200+ Kindergarten through 12th grade students and 151 faculty members, is situated on two campuses. The three-acre West Campus (K-5) is four blocks away from the original 28-acre East Campus (6-12). In its relatively short history of 50 years, Brentwood has grown to be one of the premier independent day schools in California. Students describe a warm and caring atmosphere where they are known and valued as individuals. Embracing high standards of academic excellence, character development, and emotional intelligence, Brentwood encourages students to think critically and creatively and to act ethically.
Brentwood School is fully accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the California Association of Independent Schools, INDEX, A Better Chance, and the Independent School Alliance for Minority Affairs.
HISTORY Founded as a non-profit corporation in 1972, Brentwood School acquired the Brentwood Military Academy, which had existed on the land now known as Brentwood’s East Campus, and opened a co-educational, college preparatory day school with grades 6-10. Grade 11 was added in fall 1973 and Brentwood’s first senior class graduated in June 1975. In 1994, Brentwood purchased the nearby Marymount Junior School campus and opened a Kindergarten through grade 6 campus in the fall of 1995. As the 2019-2020 school year began, Brentwood opened a new Middle School building and reconfigured the division to include grades 6-8. LOCATION AND SETTING Visitors to Brentwood’s two campuses are immediately struck by their beauty and warmth. The setting is a well-integrated blend of old and new buildings, red-tiled roofs, intimate courtyards, ivy-covered walls and green fields. Brentwood’s East Campus, housing grades 6-12, is situated on 28 acres with Mission-style historic buildings, a new 73,000 square foot Middle School building, renovated Upper School classrooms, and sustainable landscaping. The five story Middle School building houses not only general classrooms but also includes dedicated spaces for music, art, science, fabrication and design, theater rehearsal, film, dance, a separate theater, a library, and dining hall/kitchen. The Middle School also has its own playing field and outdoor commons areas adjacent to the Middle School building. The Upper School facilities, including classrooms, laboratory space, a cafeteria, a bookstore, faculty and administrative offices and courtyards, are on the hillside with sweeping views across Los Angeles to the ocean. The 22-acre East Campus Athletics Complex was completed in 2001 and the Caruso Watt Aquatics Center opened in the spring of 2008. No other school in the Los Angeles area boasts such an expansive, state-of-the-art facility that encompasses such a wide variety of sports. Lying at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains at the western edge of Los Angeles, the community of Brentwood is gracious and welcoming, with comfortable homes on leafy, well-maintained streets. Nearby neighborhoods and cities include Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Westwood, and Bel Air. The UCLA campus is about one mile east of the school. The Brentwood area is also home to the Getty Center, one of the world’s most comprehensive arts, conservation, and education institutions.
COMMUNITY Brentwood School has always been a community where students and teachers know and care about each other. The closeness and longevity of these relationships is evident in the close ties many teachers still share with alumni/ae. The vibrant faculty draws on a wealth of teaching experiences. Fifty-nine faculty members have been at Brentwood for 10 or more years and 91 hold advanced degrees. Brentwood’s student body is diverse and lively. Students of color comprise 46% of the population. Tuition for the 2023-2024 school year is $50,880 (grades 6-12) and Brentwood is strongly committed to an aggressive financial support program. The school has budgeted $9.7 million annually for financial support and 17% of the East Campus students receive support. With the school’s close proximity to three major freeways, Brentwood is easily accessible to students from a wide geographical area served by eleven school bus routes and an extensive carpool system. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Every single person in our community brings something different. Their unique background and personal experiences represent a value added to our community. Brentwood is intentional, purposeful, and strategic about honoring people in all their differences which is reflected in Diversity as a core value. Equity is being conscious and cognitive of our efforts to best meet the needs of all members of our community. Inclusion means creating an environment where all participants and constituents can be their best selves, irrespective of background, experience, and lifestyle. We do this with a variety of measures, policies, and programs. We do this through our curriculum—in what we teach and how we teach it. We work together as students, parents, faculty, and administration to maintain an inclusive community. All of this is motivated and inspired by our recognition that diversity is advantageous now and in the future.
ACADEMIC AND CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS The child-centered philosophies of learning and teaching, the emphasis on a broad-based and diverse liberal arts curriculum that is connected and sequential between grades and divisions, and the unwavering quest for excellence are all common features of the Brentwood K-12 experience. The school provides a core curriculum that is primarily traditional and classical emphasizing language, communication, mathematical reasoning, and computation. The goal of both curriculum and pedagogy is to foster intellectual curiosity, excitement for learning, and a desire to fulfill individual potential.
THE MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6-8) On the East Campus, the 352 Middle School students learn to assume more responsibility for their own education. The 6th grade class is composed of 42 Brentwood Lower School students plus 34 new students while the 7th grade class of 137 welcomed 74 new students this past year. The ideal class size means students benefit not only from a great deal of personal attention, but also from a feeling of being closely connected to the school, to one another, and to the faculty. In this nurturing, supportive environment, students are exposed to a broad range of subjects that allow them to explore their interests, develop new ones, and experience both personal and intellectual growth. See the Middle School Curriculum Guide for more information. The weekly meetings of the Middle School Advisory Program allow students to develop more fully connections with faculty members in small, intimate groups. In faculty-moderated sessions, students explore topics that include core values, organization and study skills, coping with peer pressure, and ethical decision-making. In addition, the Middle School Family Groups are designed to build community and leadership, combining students from 6th - 8th grades in groups. Each group of approximately 14 students participates in activities including Advisory Olympics/Games and Community Discussions that range from challenging subjects to fun topics that are relevant to Middle School age students. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Brentwood encourages active participation in extracurricular activities in order to engage students in the life of the school and enable students to discover and purse their passions. It is a goal to provide students with as many areas as possible in which to develop their talents and to experience success. Opportunities abound for participation in art, athletics, debate, drama, dance, jazz band, orchestra, rhythm section workshop, chorus, student government, and service learning.
THE ARTS The arts programs at Brentwood foster a supportive atmosphere that promotes questioning, individuality, and diversity. The Middle School arts at Brentwood offer instruction in visual arts, dance, music, film, and drama. Working in observational, abstract, and/or inventive ways, students learn to manipulate ideas, techniques, and materials through a thoughtful, evolving application of the elements and principles of art and design as they work toward creative goals.
THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM A tradition of wide and enthusiastic participation in physical education and athletics has developed alongside athletic success. Brentwood fields highly competitive teams and prizes character, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Approximately 80% of students in the Middle School participate on at least one Middle School team, and many play on two or three different teams during the school year. There are 29 Middle School interscholastic teams representing the Middle School in 14 sports. Each year Brentwood teams attain numerous league and sectional championships as well as many playoff berths. A “no-cut” policy applies to 6th-8th grade teams. The program is designed to engender an understanding of commitment, sportsmanship, hard work, and responsibility.
SERVICE LEARNING Brentwood’s service learning program ensures the development of social awareness, and inspires students to be lifelong learners with a self-motivated sense of responsibility to the local, national, and global communities. The school is a caring and conscientious neighbor, to both the nearby VA and broader Los Angeles communities.
BELLDEGRUN CENTER FOR INNOVATION LEADERSHIP (BCIL) The Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership prepares community members in grades K – 12 to engage with real world challenges and explore solutions within and beyond the classroom. Work with BCIL impacts the entire Brentwood School community, cultivating innovative problem solvers, courageous risk takers, effective managers, adept communicators, and inspired community builders. Through their involvement in BCIL, students and faculty seek answers in creative, collaborative ways and discover that their work can have an impact. PARENT INVOLVEMENT Brentwood believes in partnering with parents in the education of their child and encourages and welcomes parents to actively participate in the life of the school. The children benefit from sharing their school world with their parents; the school benefits from parents who contribute their talents, interests, and energy to support and enrich the school’s programs; and the parents benefit from experiencing first-hand the environment in which their children are educated. Parents are strongly encouraged to participate in the Parents Association and Eagles organizations and to attend parent education events including guest lectures and breakfasts with the Middle School Director.
STRENGTHS OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL One of the hallmarks of the Brentwood Middle School is a passionate, vibrant, and child-centered faculty who are committed to the following: ● A culture of collegiality, professionalism, and interdisciplinary collaboration ● A commitment to equity, inclusion, and cross-cultural competency ● Vigorous college-preparatory academic program that fosters critical and creative thinking and provides rich extracurricular offerings ● Students who are happy, self-confident, well-rounded, and caring ● High quality educational and athletic facilities on a magnificent campus ● Core values that emphasize character, personal responsibility, and service to the greater community
● A balance of hard work and fun, and of high expectations and nurturing, with a strong focus on the quality of student life ● An enviable stature and high demand for admissions in the universe of greater Los Angeles independent schools
THE POSITION The Middle School Director is responsible for all aspects of the program and personnel in the Middle School. The Middle School Leadership Team is comprised of the Director, Assistant Middle School Director, Middle School Director of Service Learning, Learning Specialist, the counselors/School Psychologist, Assistant Director of Equity and Inclusion, and the Associate Athletic Director.
EXPECTATIONS The Middle School Director will lead a robust division that has constructed its programs and operations with careful attention to Brentwood’s mission and values. The Director of the Middle School will accomplish the following:
● Provide leadership through the support and collaboration with an excellent faculty, attending to the curriculum, and ensuring the Middle School’s overall vitality ● Work with the faculty and administration to sustain systems and structures that support and increase the effectiveness of the school’s curriculum and programs ● Strengthen collaboration and foster transparency and trust through open communication, clear expectations and full engagement- working closely with the Middle School leadership, faculty, staff, parents, and students ● Foster an environment that encourages open discussion with the freedom to express varied points of view ● Create a culture where critical feedback is seen and experienced as a catalyst for professional and personal growth
● Engage fully in the daily life of the school and support students of varied identifies, lifestyles, and beliefs ● Provide educational leadership and be a skilled spokesperson for the school’s vibrant, educational program ● Work closely with the Head of Brentwood School and the members of the School Leadership Team to foster the strength of the entire school
PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES Brentwood School is interested in candidates who can support, articulate, and promote a mission-driven, child-centered model of education. Along with excellent organizational and leadership skills, ideal candidates will have backgrounds that demonstrate most, if not all, of the following:
● A warm, approachable presence on campus that invites and respects the views of others yet is decisive when needed ● Visible and accessible on campus, knowing and enjoying the faculty, staff, parents, and especially the students of the school ● Engage actively with students, faculty, staff, and families in the daily life of the school, preserving and promoting the warmth and closeness that defines the Middle School’s culture ● Knowledge and understanding of developmentally appropriate and inclusive curriculum and instructional practices ● Strong familiarity with significant educational, DEI, and technology trends in independent schools ● Effective communication with faculty members, students, and parents, in a clear concise, and timely manner, keeping these groups appropriately informed of potential issues and or needs ● Experience evaluating faculty ● Cross-cultural competency and a commitment to equity and inclusion ● Ability to synthesize and articulate the school’s educational vision and to inspire and motivate others towards further strengthening the Middle School ● Teaching and administrative experience at the Middle School level ● An advanced degree is preferred ● Collaborative approach to leadership balanced with the ability to make decisions ● A lifelong learner who uses the latest research to complement their own experiences ● The ability to motivate, inspire, and support faculty and staff PERSONAL QUALITIES The favored candidate is an outgoing, energetic, confident person of keen intellect and integrity who will enjoy developing and guiding the Middle School community. The frequency with which parents and teachers are on campus working together requires a leader who is the soul of discretion. The Middle School will be best served by a leader who is self-aware; has a hands-on, approachable style; a sense of humor; and a true love and appreciation for educating middle school-age children.
TO APPLY: Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that best represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at www.bwscampus.com. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the contact person listed below. In your letter, highlight your education and experience specifically related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Kim Hutchings Senior Executive Assistant and Administrative Liaison to the Board of Trustees 100 S. Barrington Place Los Angeles, CA 90049 Email: khutchings@bwscampus.com
COMPENSATION: Brentwood School's employment requirements vary, from positions requiring no experience to those needing 20+ years of expert experience. Our salary range includes all levels of experience, from $175,000 to $225,000. Salaries are determined based on years of experience, education, full- or part-time status, the category of the role, and the number of months of worked per school year. Salary ranges do not include benefits, i.e. 403b retirement matching, paid lunch time, free breakfast and lunch, free parking, subsidy toward medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D plans, and generous time off. The pay range is an estimate and is not guaranteed. If hired, your actual base salary will be determined by your education, experience, and category.
Full Time
Middle School Director Brentwood School – Los Angeles, CA July 2024
THE SCHOOL Brentwood School in Los Angeles, California, is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school in the Brentwood neighborhood of west Los Angeles. The school, a community of 1200+ Kindergarten through 12th grade students and 151 faculty members, is situated on two campuses. The three-acre West Campus (K-5) is four blocks away from the original 28-acre East Campus (6-12). In its relatively short history of 50 years, Brentwood has grown to be one of the premier independent day schools in California. Students describe a warm and caring atmosphere where they are known and valued as individuals. Embracing high standards of academic excellence, character development, and emotional intelligence, Brentwood encourages students to think critically and creatively and to act ethically.
Brentwood School is fully accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the California Association of Independent Schools, INDEX, A Better Chance, and the Independent School Alliance for Minority Affairs.
HISTORY Founded as a non-profit corporation in 1972, Brentwood School acquired the Brentwood Military Academy, which had existed on the land now known as Brentwood’s East Campus, and opened a co-educational, college preparatory day school with grades 6-10. Grade 11 was added in fall 1973 and Brentwood’s first senior class graduated in June 1975. In 1994, Brentwood purchased the nearby Marymount Junior School campus and opened a Kindergarten through grade 6 campus in the fall of 1995. As the 2019-2020 school year began, Brentwood opened a new Middle School building and reconfigured the division to include grades 6-8. LOCATION AND SETTING Visitors to Brentwood’s two campuses are immediately struck by their beauty and warmth. The setting is a well-integrated blend of old and new buildings, red-tiled roofs, intimate courtyards, ivy-covered walls and green fields. Brentwood’s East Campus, housing grades 6-12, is situated on 28 acres with Mission-style historic buildings, a new 73,000 square foot Middle School building, renovated Upper School classrooms, and sustainable landscaping. The five story Middle School building houses not only general classrooms but also includes dedicated spaces for music, art, science, fabrication and design, theater rehearsal, film, dance, a separate theater, a library, and dining hall/kitchen. The Middle School also has its own playing field and outdoor commons areas adjacent to the Middle School building. The Upper School facilities, including classrooms, laboratory space, a cafeteria, a bookstore, faculty and administrative offices and courtyards, are on the hillside with sweeping views across Los Angeles to the ocean. The 22-acre East Campus Athletics Complex was completed in 2001 and the Caruso Watt Aquatics Center opened in the spring of 2008. No other school in the Los Angeles area boasts such an expansive, state-of-the-art facility that encompasses such a wide variety of sports. Lying at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains at the western edge of Los Angeles, the community of Brentwood is gracious and welcoming, with comfortable homes on leafy, well-maintained streets. Nearby neighborhoods and cities include Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Westwood, and Bel Air. The UCLA campus is about one mile east of the school. The Brentwood area is also home to the Getty Center, one of the world’s most comprehensive arts, conservation, and education institutions.
COMMUNITY Brentwood School has always been a community where students and teachers know and care about each other. The closeness and longevity of these relationships is evident in the close ties many teachers still share with alumni/ae. The vibrant faculty draws on a wealth of teaching experiences. Fifty-nine faculty members have been at Brentwood for 10 or more years and 91 hold advanced degrees. Brentwood’s student body is diverse and lively. Students of color comprise 46% of the population. Tuition for the 2023-2024 school year is $50,880 (grades 6-12) and Brentwood is strongly committed to an aggressive financial support program. The school has budgeted $9.7 million annually for financial support and 17% of the East Campus students receive support. With the school’s close proximity to three major freeways, Brentwood is easily accessible to students from a wide geographical area served by eleven school bus routes and an extensive carpool system. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Every single person in our community brings something different. Their unique background and personal experiences represent a value added to our community. Brentwood is intentional, purposeful, and strategic about honoring people in all their differences which is reflected in Diversity as a core value. Equity is being conscious and cognitive of our efforts to best meet the needs of all members of our community. Inclusion means creating an environment where all participants and constituents can be their best selves, irrespective of background, experience, and lifestyle. We do this with a variety of measures, policies, and programs. We do this through our curriculum—in what we teach and how we teach it. We work together as students, parents, faculty, and administration to maintain an inclusive community. All of this is motivated and inspired by our recognition that diversity is advantageous now and in the future.
ACADEMIC AND CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS The child-centered philosophies of learning and teaching, the emphasis on a broad-based and diverse liberal arts curriculum that is connected and sequential between grades and divisions, and the unwavering quest for excellence are all common features of the Brentwood K-12 experience. The school provides a core curriculum that is primarily traditional and classical emphasizing language, communication, mathematical reasoning, and computation. The goal of both curriculum and pedagogy is to foster intellectual curiosity, excitement for learning, and a desire to fulfill individual potential.
THE MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6-8) On the East Campus, the 352 Middle School students learn to assume more responsibility for their own education. The 6th grade class is composed of 42 Brentwood Lower School students plus 34 new students while the 7th grade class of 137 welcomed 74 new students this past year. The ideal class size means students benefit not only from a great deal of personal attention, but also from a feeling of being closely connected to the school, to one another, and to the faculty. In this nurturing, supportive environment, students are exposed to a broad range of subjects that allow them to explore their interests, develop new ones, and experience both personal and intellectual growth. See the Middle School Curriculum Guide for more information. The weekly meetings of the Middle School Advisory Program allow students to develop more fully connections with faculty members in small, intimate groups. In faculty-moderated sessions, students explore topics that include core values, organization and study skills, coping with peer pressure, and ethical decision-making. In addition, the Middle School Family Groups are designed to build community and leadership, combining students from 6th - 8th grades in groups. Each group of approximately 14 students participates in activities including Advisory Olympics/Games and Community Discussions that range from challenging subjects to fun topics that are relevant to Middle School age students. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Brentwood encourages active participation in extracurricular activities in order to engage students in the life of the school and enable students to discover and purse their passions. It is a goal to provide students with as many areas as possible in which to develop their talents and to experience success. Opportunities abound for participation in art, athletics, debate, drama, dance, jazz band, orchestra, rhythm section workshop, chorus, student government, and service learning.
THE ARTS The arts programs at Brentwood foster a supportive atmosphere that promotes questioning, individuality, and diversity. The Middle School arts at Brentwood offer instruction in visual arts, dance, music, film, and drama. Working in observational, abstract, and/or inventive ways, students learn to manipulate ideas, techniques, and materials through a thoughtful, evolving application of the elements and principles of art and design as they work toward creative goals.
THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM A tradition of wide and enthusiastic participation in physical education and athletics has developed alongside athletic success. Brentwood fields highly competitive teams and prizes character, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Approximately 80% of students in the Middle School participate on at least one Middle School team, and many play on two or three different teams during the school year. There are 29 Middle School interscholastic teams representing the Middle School in 14 sports. Each year Brentwood teams attain numerous league and sectional championships as well as many playoff berths. A “no-cut” policy applies to 6th-8th grade teams. The program is designed to engender an understanding of commitment, sportsmanship, hard work, and responsibility.
SERVICE LEARNING Brentwood’s service learning program ensures the development of social awareness, and inspires students to be lifelong learners with a self-motivated sense of responsibility to the local, national, and global communities. The school is a caring and conscientious neighbor, to both the nearby VA and broader Los Angeles communities.
BELLDEGRUN CENTER FOR INNOVATION LEADERSHIP (BCIL) The Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership prepares community members in grades K – 12 to engage with real world challenges and explore solutions within and beyond the classroom. Work with BCIL impacts the entire Brentwood School community, cultivating innovative problem solvers, courageous risk takers, effective managers, adept communicators, and inspired community builders. Through their involvement in BCIL, students and faculty seek answers in creative, collaborative ways and discover that their work can have an impact. PARENT INVOLVEMENT Brentwood believes in partnering with parents in the education of their child and encourages and welcomes parents to actively participate in the life of the school. The children benefit from sharing their school world with their parents; the school benefits from parents who contribute their talents, interests, and energy to support and enrich the school’s programs; and the parents benefit from experiencing first-hand the environment in which their children are educated. Parents are strongly encouraged to participate in the Parents Association and Eagles organizations and to attend parent education events including guest lectures and breakfasts with the Middle School Director.
STRENGTHS OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL One of the hallmarks of the Brentwood Middle School is a passionate, vibrant, and child-centered faculty who are committed to the following: ● A culture of collegiality, professionalism, and interdisciplinary collaboration ● A commitment to equity, inclusion, and cross-cultural competency ● Vigorous college-preparatory academic program that fosters critical and creative thinking and provides rich extracurricular offerings ● Students who are happy, self-confident, well-rounded, and caring ● High quality educational and athletic facilities on a magnificent campus ● Core values that emphasize character, personal responsibility, and service to the greater community
● A balance of hard work and fun, and of high expectations and nurturing, with a strong focus on the quality of student life ● An enviable stature and high demand for admissions in the universe of greater Los Angeles independent schools
THE POSITION The Middle School Director is responsible for all aspects of the program and personnel in the Middle School. The Middle School Leadership Team is comprised of the Director, Assistant Middle School Director, Middle School Director of Service Learning, Learning Specialist, the counselors/School Psychologist, Assistant Director of Equity and Inclusion, and the Associate Athletic Director.
EXPECTATIONS The Middle School Director will lead a robust division that has constructed its programs and operations with careful attention to Brentwood’s mission and values. The Director of the Middle School will accomplish the following:
● Provide leadership through the support and collaboration with an excellent faculty, attending to the curriculum, and ensuring the Middle School’s overall vitality ● Work with the faculty and administration to sustain systems and structures that support and increase the effectiveness of the school’s curriculum and programs ● Strengthen collaboration and foster transparency and trust through open communication, clear expectations and full engagement- working closely with the Middle School leadership, faculty, staff, parents, and students ● Foster an environment that encourages open discussion with the freedom to express varied points of view ● Create a culture where critical feedback is seen and experienced as a catalyst for professional and personal growth
● Engage fully in the daily life of the school and support students of varied identifies, lifestyles, and beliefs ● Provide educational leadership and be a skilled spokesperson for the school’s vibrant, educational program ● Work closely with the Head of Brentwood School and the members of the School Leadership Team to foster the strength of the entire school
PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES Brentwood School is interested in candidates who can support, articulate, and promote a mission-driven, child-centered model of education. Along with excellent organizational and leadership skills, ideal candidates will have backgrounds that demonstrate most, if not all, of the following:
● A warm, approachable presence on campus that invites and respects the views of others yet is decisive when needed ● Visible and accessible on campus, knowing and enjoying the faculty, staff, parents, and especially the students of the school ● Engage actively with students, faculty, staff, and families in the daily life of the school, preserving and promoting the warmth and closeness that defines the Middle School’s culture ● Knowledge and understanding of developmentally appropriate and inclusive curriculum and instructional practices ● Strong familiarity with significant educational, DEI, and technology trends in independent schools ● Effective communication with faculty members, students, and parents, in a clear concise, and timely manner, keeping these groups appropriately informed of potential issues and or needs ● Experience evaluating faculty ● Cross-cultural competency and a commitment to equity and inclusion ● Ability to synthesize and articulate the school’s educational vision and to inspire and motivate others towards further strengthening the Middle School ● Teaching and administrative experience at the Middle School level ● An advanced degree is preferred ● Collaborative approach to leadership balanced with the ability to make decisions ● A lifelong learner who uses the latest research to complement their own experiences ● The ability to motivate, inspire, and support faculty and staff PERSONAL QUALITIES The favored candidate is an outgoing, energetic, confident person of keen intellect and integrity who will enjoy developing and guiding the Middle School community. The frequency with which parents and teachers are on campus working together requires a leader who is the soul of discretion. The Middle School will be best served by a leader who is self-aware; has a hands-on, approachable style; a sense of humor; and a true love and appreciation for educating middle school-age children.
TO APPLY: Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that best represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at www.bwscampus.com. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the contact person listed below. In your letter, highlight your education and experience specifically related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Kim Hutchings Senior Executive Assistant and Administrative Liaison to the Board of Trustees 100 S. Barrington Place Los Angeles, CA 90049 Email: khutchings@bwscampus.com
COMPENSATION: Brentwood School's employment requirements vary, from positions requiring no experience to those needing 20+ years of expert experience. Our salary range includes all levels of experience, from $175,000 to $225,000. Salaries are determined based on years of experience, education, full- or part-time status, the category of the role, and the number of months of worked per school year. Salary ranges do not include benefits, i.e. 403b retirement matching, paid lunch time, free breakfast and lunch, free parking, subsidy toward medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D plans, and generous time off. The pay range is an estimate and is not guaranteed. If hired, your actual base salary will be determined by your education, experience, and category.
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
Washington DC
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 comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: 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 2023 staff video! Job Description The Development Office at the Kennedy Center is a vibrant, dynamic, and creative group of over 90 professionals responsible for finding new, creative, sustainable, and efficient ways to meet or exceed the institution’s over $80M annual contributed income goal. These funds support the organization’s extraordinary programming—world class performances on our many stages at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.; local, regional, and national education programs reaching students, teachers, families, and budding artists; and community-driven social impact programming that upholds the legacy of President Kennedy in our role as his presidential memorial. The Special Events team directs and manages all Office of Development events, including fundraising and benefit-fulfillment events for the Kennedy Center, National Symphony Orchestra, and the Washington National Opera. In collaboration with the Director of Special Events, Manager of Event Fundraising, and Assistant Manager of Event Fundraising, the Coordinator, Events Fundraising is responsible for administrative and logistical coordination relating to guest management and communications, all of which support our $15M revenue goal for signature events. Key Responsibilities Signature Event Guest Management Manages registration logistics for each signature event, including requesting tables for set up, staff training, and day-of management Manage on-site registration at all signature events, including pre-event logistics and real-time customer service needs. Ensure registration table staff are efficiently trained and that the registration process is a continuously improving system through feedback sessions, technological improvements, etc. Manage and update each event’s guest submissions process and forms. During event lead up, manages guest change process and acts as point of contact for Development team questions relating to guest management. Processes Internal Purchase Orders with the Box Office for signature event tickets, ensuring accurate ticket locations and pricing are captured Manages signature event program book donor listings and collaborates with Development team for review and edits In partnership with the Signature Events Coordinator, manage all printing needs relating to management, including ticket envelopes and dinner place cards Manage tax receipt mailings by coordinating weekly reviews of donor contributions for signature events. Oversee event email inbox communication and ensure timely responses to donor inquiries and RSVPs. Responds to incomplete website orders to close purchase and tracks conversion rate Maintains signature event voicemail boxes and responds to donor inquiries Maintain and continuously evaluate template documents used for events, including fundraising materials, acknowledgement letters, tax receipts, confirmation letters, etc. Benefit and Institutional Event Management Manage all facets of the event process including planning and implementation timelines for small scale benefit/institutional priority events (under 50 guests). Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to identify format, inventory and capacity, and location, to create design concept, and to manage the overall guest experience. Work with internal and external vendors to create innovative event concepts, inspired menus, and unique designs aligning with industry trends. Ensure concepts stay within budget while maximizing the guest experience. Design minute-by-minute logistics of the event such load in/out, set up, deliveries, vendor time management. Ensure all event expenses are recorded, paid, and remain within budget guidelines. Teamwork Work collaboratively with the Special Events team to maintain a healthy, professional and vibrant working relationship within the office and across the institution. Support new ideas and creative development of events under supervision of the Events Fundraising Manager. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications College degree or applicable professional experience. Minimum of 1 year of event management or fundraising experience. Experience developing communications timetables and effective messaging strategies to reach fundraising targets. Experienced project manager with a demonstrated track record of delivering high quality results on-time while maintaining a high standard of customer service. Proficiency in database management, Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer skills, as required. Experience navigating large, complex organizations, and collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals. Exceptional project management skills. Skilled in developing work plans with tasks and tactics that achieve goals for each event. Willingness and ability to regularly participate in evening and weekend events. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Additional Information This position is required to be onsite for event activity, but is also eligible for hybrid working arrangements that accommodate remote work.
Full Time Regular
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 comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: 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 2023 staff video! Job Description The Development Office at the Kennedy Center is a vibrant, dynamic, and creative group of over 90 professionals responsible for finding new, creative, sustainable, and efficient ways to meet or exceed the institution’s over $80M annual contributed income goal. These funds support the organization’s extraordinary programming—world class performances on our many stages at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.; local, regional, and national education programs reaching students, teachers, families, and budding artists; and community-driven social impact programming that upholds the legacy of President Kennedy in our role as his presidential memorial. The Special Events team directs and manages all Office of Development events, including fundraising and benefit-fulfillment events for the Kennedy Center, National Symphony Orchestra, and the Washington National Opera. In collaboration with the Director of Special Events, Manager of Event Fundraising, and Assistant Manager of Event Fundraising, the Coordinator, Events Fundraising is responsible for administrative and logistical coordination relating to guest management and communications, all of which support our $15M revenue goal for signature events. Key Responsibilities Signature Event Guest Management Manages registration logistics for each signature event, including requesting tables for set up, staff training, and day-of management Manage on-site registration at all signature events, including pre-event logistics and real-time customer service needs. Ensure registration table staff are efficiently trained and that the registration process is a continuously improving system through feedback sessions, technological improvements, etc. Manage and update each event’s guest submissions process and forms. During event lead up, manages guest change process and acts as point of contact for Development team questions relating to guest management. Processes Internal Purchase Orders with the Box Office for signature event tickets, ensuring accurate ticket locations and pricing are captured Manages signature event program book donor listings and collaborates with Development team for review and edits In partnership with the Signature Events Coordinator, manage all printing needs relating to management, including ticket envelopes and dinner place cards Manage tax receipt mailings by coordinating weekly reviews of donor contributions for signature events. Oversee event email inbox communication and ensure timely responses to donor inquiries and RSVPs. Responds to incomplete website orders to close purchase and tracks conversion rate Maintains signature event voicemail boxes and responds to donor inquiries Maintain and continuously evaluate template documents used for events, including fundraising materials, acknowledgement letters, tax receipts, confirmation letters, etc. Benefit and Institutional Event Management Manage all facets of the event process including planning and implementation timelines for small scale benefit/institutional priority events (under 50 guests). Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to identify format, inventory and capacity, and location, to create design concept, and to manage the overall guest experience. Work with internal and external vendors to create innovative event concepts, inspired menus, and unique designs aligning with industry trends. Ensure concepts stay within budget while maximizing the guest experience. Design minute-by-minute logistics of the event such load in/out, set up, deliveries, vendor time management. Ensure all event expenses are recorded, paid, and remain within budget guidelines. Teamwork Work collaboratively with the Special Events team to maintain a healthy, professional and vibrant working relationship within the office and across the institution. Support new ideas and creative development of events under supervision of the Events Fundraising Manager. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications College degree or applicable professional experience. Minimum of 1 year of event management or fundraising experience. Experience developing communications timetables and effective messaging strategies to reach fundraising targets. Experienced project manager with a demonstrated track record of delivering high quality results on-time while maintaining a high standard of customer service. Proficiency in database management, Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer skills, as required. Experience navigating large, complex organizations, and collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals. Exceptional project management skills. Skilled in developing work plans with tasks and tactics that achieve goals for each event. Willingness and ability to regularly participate in evening and weekend events. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Additional Information This position is required to be onsite for event activity, but is also eligible for hybrid working arrangements that accommodate remote work.
Post-Graduate Fellow / Multicultural Focus
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR4672
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Post-Graduate Fellowship/Multicultural Focus position. The Post-Graduate Fellowship/Multicultural Focus is a full-time, one-year term position, starting at $40,000 per year. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
The Post-Graduate Fellowship/Multicultural Focus is a 1 year (August 1 to July 31) Fellowship appointment that reports to the Assistant Director of Diversity, Education, and Training. The program emphasizes learning through participation in various multidimensional roles and functions of college mental health practitioners. Fellows will work alongside psychologists, social workers, mental health clinicians, and psychiatric staff to provide a full range of clinical and outreach services to the Amherst College community. An essential role for the Post-Graduate Fellow will be to support diverse student communities by providing clinical, preventative, and educational services to help students address the mental health and developmental challenges they face in their personal and academic lives.
The Center for Counseling and Mental Health (CCMH) provides a variety of services including individual and group counseling, psychiatry services, case management, mental health promotion and preventative services, consultation, and teaching. These services are designed to help students overcome mental illnesses or learn how to cope effectively with them, improve their academic performance and cognitive functioning, develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the intersections of their identities, create and maintain satisfying relationships, foster a sense of meaning and purpose, and make healthy life and career choices. The Center for Counseling and Mental Health operates within a developmental philosophy and a brief therapy model, and fellowship candidates must demonstrate an ability to work with a diverse student body within these two frames.
In light of the CCMH's deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, this fellowship position will facilitate a unique opportunity for the Fellow to develop and further hone their multicultural clinical and consultation skills, and to contribute to campus outreach programs which support Amherst's student diversity. Amherst College is a highly selective, small liberal arts college with a very diverse student body — 45% of our students are students of color from the US; 10% are international; 40% come from low-income families; 18% identify as LBGTQ+; and 25% have registered disabilities with 2 out of 3 being mental health or learning disabilities. Consequently, the Post-Graduate Fellow will work to provide culturally appropriate clinical, consultation, and outreach interventions which address identity development and intersectionality, the impact of systemic oppression (both historical and acute), trauma related to marginalized identity membership, and its impact on mental health and student success.
Our training program complies with the requisites for APPIC membership, and we host three post-graduate fellows per year. Fellows will receive 2 hours of individual supervision and 1 hour of group supervision per week. Fellows will also participate in weekly staff meetings, weekly clinical team case conference meetings, and training seminars. In accordance with APPIC standards, Fellows will receive formal evaluation, generally twice a year. Mid-year evaluations are written and discussed formally with Fellows, but mutual feedback is encouraged in an informal ongoing manner throughout the year. Year-end evaluations are also written and geared toward supporting Fellows in their transition toward employment. The training program has a due-process procedure in the event Fellows encounter difficulties during their training experience.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include conducting evidenced-based, culturally appropriate intakes and clinical assessments, individual and group counseling, urgent care, on-call services 1 to 2 weeks a semester, and coordinating care with our psychiatric staff and case manager. The Fellow will need clinical skills as a generalist, and will have opportunities to develop specialty skills in working with adolescents and young adults. Fellows will work with students who present with mental illnesses that often emerge in this stage of development (e.g. bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and other major mental illnesses) and with students presenting with normative developmental concerns typically experienced during this period (e.g. identity, relationships, individuation from family). Because more than half the students we serve are BIPOC, international, queer, first-generation, and/or low-income, the Fellow must be interested in, and have some skill in working with identity development and intersectionality, and understand the ways in which systems of oppression affect students' mental health. In addition to clinical services, the Fellow will also engage in and contribute to preventative and educational outreach initiatives. This fellowship position will work to engage historically marginalized communities and communities that typically under-utilize mental health care, with an emphasis on working with BIPOC students. This will include work/connection with our program directors for Mental Health Promotion, Health Education, and identity-based Resource Centers, as well as working collaboratively with a number of other departments across campus. We value wrap-around care, and Fellows must be comfortable working across disciplines.
The fellowship position, along with all the CCMH staff, works toward building and sustaining a center that meets the needs of both individual students and the College community as a whole. We recognize that all of our practitioners bring different gifts and try to assign work from a strengths-based perspective, thus allowing people to grow professionally in ways that best fit their talents and skills. Strong commitments to (1) holistic approaches to student development, (2) understanding current issues facing students of color in historically white institutions (3) interdisciplinary treatment models, (4) the development of on-going, personal and professional multicultural competence, (5) collaboration across the College community and (6) a strong work ethic, are all crucial to succeed in the Fellowship.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Counseling and Consultation
• Provide culturally appropriate individual, group, and couples counseling/psychotherapy to students including assessment, diagnosis, and brief treatment; provide urgent care and crisis intervention; provide consultation to the Amherst College campus community (including students, faculty, administration, staff, and parents-regarding the mental health needs of Amherst students), and also consultation with on-and off-campus health care providers, including Health Services, hospitals, community mental health agencies, and private practitioners, Office of Student Affairs' Student Care, etc. to aid in coordination of care for Amherst College students; maintain up-to-date files, written reports and related data commensurate with current standards of the profession. Will provide on-call services approximately 1 to 2 weeks per semester.
Administrative
• Participation in weekly individual and group supervision, training seminars, clinical case conferences, and team staff meetings.
Qualifications:
Required
• All degree requirements for a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology (PhD, PsyD, EdD), or related field from an APA-accredited program OR Masters in Social Work, Counseling, or related field from an accredited program is required and must be completed by August 15, 2024. Receipt of the degree must be verified no later than August 31, 2024.
• Minimum of two years of related professional experience.
• Able to work in a brief treatment model in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and skill in addressing race and racism in a clinical context.
• Outstanding communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and relationship skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Occasional work on weekends and evenings.
Preferred
• Specific training and experience working with diverse populations including, but not limited to: students of color, LGBTQIA students, students of different ethnicities and International status, first generation, low-income, disability, and/or intersectionalities.
• Clinical experience in college or university mental health settings and/or in community mental health.
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for https://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/benefits.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted.(Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4938341
Full Time
Post-Graduate Fellow / Multicultural Focus
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR4672
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Post-Graduate Fellowship/Multicultural Focus position. The Post-Graduate Fellowship/Multicultural Focus is a full-time, one-year term position, starting at $40,000 per year. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
The Post-Graduate Fellowship/Multicultural Focus is a 1 year (August 1 to July 31) Fellowship appointment that reports to the Assistant Director of Diversity, Education, and Training. The program emphasizes learning through participation in various multidimensional roles and functions of college mental health practitioners. Fellows will work alongside psychologists, social workers, mental health clinicians, and psychiatric staff to provide a full range of clinical and outreach services to the Amherst College community. An essential role for the Post-Graduate Fellow will be to support diverse student communities by providing clinical, preventative, and educational services to help students address the mental health and developmental challenges they face in their personal and academic lives.
The Center for Counseling and Mental Health (CCMH) provides a variety of services including individual and group counseling, psychiatry services, case management, mental health promotion and preventative services, consultation, and teaching. These services are designed to help students overcome mental illnesses or learn how to cope effectively with them, improve their academic performance and cognitive functioning, develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the intersections of their identities, create and maintain satisfying relationships, foster a sense of meaning and purpose, and make healthy life and career choices. The Center for Counseling and Mental Health operates within a developmental philosophy and a brief therapy model, and fellowship candidates must demonstrate an ability to work with a diverse student body within these two frames.
In light of the CCMH's deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, this fellowship position will facilitate a unique opportunity for the Fellow to develop and further hone their multicultural clinical and consultation skills, and to contribute to campus outreach programs which support Amherst's student diversity. Amherst College is a highly selective, small liberal arts college with a very diverse student body — 45% of our students are students of color from the US; 10% are international; 40% come from low-income families; 18% identify as LBGTQ+; and 25% have registered disabilities with 2 out of 3 being mental health or learning disabilities. Consequently, the Post-Graduate Fellow will work to provide culturally appropriate clinical, consultation, and outreach interventions which address identity development and intersectionality, the impact of systemic oppression (both historical and acute), trauma related to marginalized identity membership, and its impact on mental health and student success.
Our training program complies with the requisites for APPIC membership, and we host three post-graduate fellows per year. Fellows will receive 2 hours of individual supervision and 1 hour of group supervision per week. Fellows will also participate in weekly staff meetings, weekly clinical team case conference meetings, and training seminars. In accordance with APPIC standards, Fellows will receive formal evaluation, generally twice a year. Mid-year evaluations are written and discussed formally with Fellows, but mutual feedback is encouraged in an informal ongoing manner throughout the year. Year-end evaluations are also written and geared toward supporting Fellows in their transition toward employment. The training program has a due-process procedure in the event Fellows encounter difficulties during their training experience.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include conducting evidenced-based, culturally appropriate intakes and clinical assessments, individual and group counseling, urgent care, on-call services 1 to 2 weeks a semester, and coordinating care with our psychiatric staff and case manager. The Fellow will need clinical skills as a generalist, and will have opportunities to develop specialty skills in working with adolescents and young adults. Fellows will work with students who present with mental illnesses that often emerge in this stage of development (e.g. bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and other major mental illnesses) and with students presenting with normative developmental concerns typically experienced during this period (e.g. identity, relationships, individuation from family). Because more than half the students we serve are BIPOC, international, queer, first-generation, and/or low-income, the Fellow must be interested in, and have some skill in working with identity development and intersectionality, and understand the ways in which systems of oppression affect students' mental health. In addition to clinical services, the Fellow will also engage in and contribute to preventative and educational outreach initiatives. This fellowship position will work to engage historically marginalized communities and communities that typically under-utilize mental health care, with an emphasis on working with BIPOC students. This will include work/connection with our program directors for Mental Health Promotion, Health Education, and identity-based Resource Centers, as well as working collaboratively with a number of other departments across campus. We value wrap-around care, and Fellows must be comfortable working across disciplines.
The fellowship position, along with all the CCMH staff, works toward building and sustaining a center that meets the needs of both individual students and the College community as a whole. We recognize that all of our practitioners bring different gifts and try to assign work from a strengths-based perspective, thus allowing people to grow professionally in ways that best fit their talents and skills. Strong commitments to (1) holistic approaches to student development, (2) understanding current issues facing students of color in historically white institutions (3) interdisciplinary treatment models, (4) the development of on-going, personal and professional multicultural competence, (5) collaboration across the College community and (6) a strong work ethic, are all crucial to succeed in the Fellowship.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Counseling and Consultation
• Provide culturally appropriate individual, group, and couples counseling/psychotherapy to students including assessment, diagnosis, and brief treatment; provide urgent care and crisis intervention; provide consultation to the Amherst College campus community (including students, faculty, administration, staff, and parents-regarding the mental health needs of Amherst students), and also consultation with on-and off-campus health care providers, including Health Services, hospitals, community mental health agencies, and private practitioners, Office of Student Affairs' Student Care, etc. to aid in coordination of care for Amherst College students; maintain up-to-date files, written reports and related data commensurate with current standards of the profession. Will provide on-call services approximately 1 to 2 weeks per semester.
Administrative
• Participation in weekly individual and group supervision, training seminars, clinical case conferences, and team staff meetings.
Qualifications:
Required
• All degree requirements for a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology (PhD, PsyD, EdD), or related field from an APA-accredited program OR Masters in Social Work, Counseling, or related field from an accredited program is required and must be completed by August 15, 2024. Receipt of the degree must be verified no later than August 31, 2024.
• Minimum of two years of related professional experience.
• Able to work in a brief treatment model in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and skill in addressing race and racism in a clinical context.
• Outstanding communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and relationship skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Occasional work on weekends and evenings.
Preferred
• Specific training and experience working with diverse populations including, but not limited to: students of color, LGBTQIA students, students of different ethnicities and International status, first generation, low-income, disability, and/or intersectionalities.
• Clinical experience in college or university mental health settings and/or in community mental health.
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for https://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/benefits.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted.(Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4938341
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
Washington DC
About the Washington National Opera In 1956, the sound of opera rang out in DC, heralding the birth of a new company. Four decades and countless artistic leaps later, Washington National Opera continues to move boldly forward on the great adventure that began years ago in a university auditorium. Washington National Opera is now one of the nation's leading opera companies and plays to standing room audiences in the Kennedy Center. 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 comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: 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 2023 staff video! Job Description The WNO Strategy and Operations Coordinator will serve as a critical support position for the Office of the General Director, responsible for working in close coordination with the Director of Administration and Governance to accomplish three primary bodies of work: finance, governance, and the execution of strategy and planning for Washington National Opera. The Strategy and Operations Coordinator may also provide support for other work across the Office of the General Director, to include audience building and constituent relations initiatives. This work will be accomplished through the close collaboration with the Director of Administration and Governance, the Manager of Constituent Relations and Audience Building, and the Executive Assistant to the General Director. The Strategic and Operations Coordinator will be required to be in communication with members of WNO’s Board of Trustees, and will also liaise with financial operations professionals of WNO and the Kennedy Center. The incumbent to this role should be detail-oriented, and must be a strong, persistent, and clear communicator, who is able to work across all levels of the organization, and with external stakeholders, to advance several aspects of WNO’s Strategic Plan, especially those in the category of Organizational Strength. Key Responsibilities Finance: Support the Director of Administration & Governance in overseeing WNO’s Finance function. The Strategy and Operations Coordinator will be responsible for data entry in KC Master (and/or successor software) for each WNO budget round and KC fiscal year projection, and will create and continually update documents that guide WNO fiscal year budget creation and year-to-date budget tracking (e.g. WNO season financial assumptions spreadsheet, departmental budget tracking sheets). This role will also provide administrative support for WNO Admin Finance functions, e.g.:
Management of WNO’s three leases and landlord relationships (administrative offices lease, rehearsal studio lease, scenery warehouse lease) Data collection from WNO departments for Kennedy Center financial projections and WNO budget drafts Assist Director of Administration & Governance in providing day-to-day oversight and liaising with WNO budget managers to and solve problems through financial analysis and interdepartmental coordination. Governance: Partner with the Director of Administration and Governance to accomplish all aspects of the planning and execution of meetings of the WNO Board of Trustees, to include: preparation of Board and Committee meeting agendas, meeting packets, and presentation materials, meeting schedule coordination with committee chairs; collection of RSVP’s for Board and Committee meetings, maintenance of master calendar of Board and Committee meetings, providing administrative support for scheduling meetings and communicating meeting times and dates. As directed by Director of Administration & Governance, provide administrative and content-development support to accomplish the planning, execution, and work especially for WNO’s four major governance/strategic committees:
Executive Committee Finance Committee (e.g. assembly of meeting packets and key documents) Nominating and Governance Committee (e.g. assembly of Trustee engagement reports, candidate profiles, memos) Strategic Planning Committee (assembly and creation of meeting materials, assisting with benchmarking data assembly and tracking tools, assist with strategic financial modeling) Strategy and Planning: Once WNO Strategic Plan is complete in 2024, assist Director of Administration & Governance in developing and implementing ongoing data collection as benchmarks for assessing strategic plan success. Support the incorporation of Strategic Plan objectives into ongoing work of all WNO Committees: Community Engagement, Education, and Social Impact Corporate Development Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Finance Marketing & Audience Building Nominating & Governance Assist with the development of strategy and execution of the incorporation of Strategic Plan objectives and measurement against metrics into bi-weekly WNO All-Staff meetings, WNO Department Goals, WNO Annual Report, and WNO section of KC Annual Report. Complete data collection and content development as necessary to support the above efforts. WNO Organizational Culture projects: Provide administrative support for special initiatives to support high levels of WNO staff engagement, alignment toward a high-performing and inclusive culture, and increased accountability and professional trust e.g. administrative support for WNO staff retreats and social events, such as venue planning and catering, timeline and Asana action step management for WNO action planning based on engagement survey results, etc. Ongoing projects: Demonstrate project management skills and provide support for various administrative projects across the Office of the General Director, including occasional support of the Manager of Constituent Relations and Audience Building. Assist other departments with WNO questions and issues as needed. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience, preferably in the not-for-profit or arts space. Successful candidates will be customer service-oriented, and will be able to understand the ‘big picture’ while also having the capacity to handle day-to-day details. Excellent communication, writing, problem-solving, creativity, flexibility, and diplomacy skills are essential. Must have the ability to focus simultaneously on the execution of details, and the advancement of strategy. Must have ability to manage a variety of projects simultaneously, to work independently, and to represent the WNO well in public settings and with various constituencies. Knowledge of opera or classical music desirable. Competency with Microsoft Office is highly desirable. Additional Information The position may require occasional travel throughout the region. The position requires occasional evening and weekend hours.
Full Time Regular
About the Washington National Opera In 1956, the sound of opera rang out in DC, heralding the birth of a new company. Four decades and countless artistic leaps later, Washington National Opera continues to move boldly forward on the great adventure that began years ago in a university auditorium. Washington National Opera is now one of the nation's leading opera companies and plays to standing room audiences in the Kennedy Center. 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 comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: 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 2023 staff video! Job Description The WNO Strategy and Operations Coordinator will serve as a critical support position for the Office of the General Director, responsible for working in close coordination with the Director of Administration and Governance to accomplish three primary bodies of work: finance, governance, and the execution of strategy and planning for Washington National Opera. The Strategy and Operations Coordinator may also provide support for other work across the Office of the General Director, to include audience building and constituent relations initiatives. This work will be accomplished through the close collaboration with the Director of Administration and Governance, the Manager of Constituent Relations and Audience Building, and the Executive Assistant to the General Director. The Strategic and Operations Coordinator will be required to be in communication with members of WNO’s Board of Trustees, and will also liaise with financial operations professionals of WNO and the Kennedy Center. The incumbent to this role should be detail-oriented, and must be a strong, persistent, and clear communicator, who is able to work across all levels of the organization, and with external stakeholders, to advance several aspects of WNO’s Strategic Plan, especially those in the category of Organizational Strength. Key Responsibilities Finance: Support the Director of Administration & Governance in overseeing WNO’s Finance function. The Strategy and Operations Coordinator will be responsible for data entry in KC Master (and/or successor software) for each WNO budget round and KC fiscal year projection, and will create and continually update documents that guide WNO fiscal year budget creation and year-to-date budget tracking (e.g. WNO season financial assumptions spreadsheet, departmental budget tracking sheets). This role will also provide administrative support for WNO Admin Finance functions, e.g.:
Management of WNO’s three leases and landlord relationships (administrative offices lease, rehearsal studio lease, scenery warehouse lease) Data collection from WNO departments for Kennedy Center financial projections and WNO budget drafts Assist Director of Administration & Governance in providing day-to-day oversight and liaising with WNO budget managers to and solve problems through financial analysis and interdepartmental coordination. Governance: Partner with the Director of Administration and Governance to accomplish all aspects of the planning and execution of meetings of the WNO Board of Trustees, to include: preparation of Board and Committee meeting agendas, meeting packets, and presentation materials, meeting schedule coordination with committee chairs; collection of RSVP’s for Board and Committee meetings, maintenance of master calendar of Board and Committee meetings, providing administrative support for scheduling meetings and communicating meeting times and dates. As directed by Director of Administration & Governance, provide administrative and content-development support to accomplish the planning, execution, and work especially for WNO’s four major governance/strategic committees:
Executive Committee Finance Committee (e.g. assembly of meeting packets and key documents) Nominating and Governance Committee (e.g. assembly of Trustee engagement reports, candidate profiles, memos) Strategic Planning Committee (assembly and creation of meeting materials, assisting with benchmarking data assembly and tracking tools, assist with strategic financial modeling) Strategy and Planning: Once WNO Strategic Plan is complete in 2024, assist Director of Administration & Governance in developing and implementing ongoing data collection as benchmarks for assessing strategic plan success. Support the incorporation of Strategic Plan objectives into ongoing work of all WNO Committees: Community Engagement, Education, and Social Impact Corporate Development Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Finance Marketing & Audience Building Nominating & Governance Assist with the development of strategy and execution of the incorporation of Strategic Plan objectives and measurement against metrics into bi-weekly WNO All-Staff meetings, WNO Department Goals, WNO Annual Report, and WNO section of KC Annual Report. Complete data collection and content development as necessary to support the above efforts. WNO Organizational Culture projects: Provide administrative support for special initiatives to support high levels of WNO staff engagement, alignment toward a high-performing and inclusive culture, and increased accountability and professional trust e.g. administrative support for WNO staff retreats and social events, such as venue planning and catering, timeline and Asana action step management for WNO action planning based on engagement survey results, etc. Ongoing projects: Demonstrate project management skills and provide support for various administrative projects across the Office of the General Director, including occasional support of the Manager of Constituent Relations and Audience Building. Assist other departments with WNO questions and issues as needed. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience, preferably in the not-for-profit or arts space. Successful candidates will be customer service-oriented, and will be able to understand the ‘big picture’ while also having the capacity to handle day-to-day details. Excellent communication, writing, problem-solving, creativity, flexibility, and diplomacy skills are essential. Must have the ability to focus simultaneously on the execution of details, and the advancement of strategy. Must have ability to manage a variety of projects simultaneously, to work independently, and to represent the WNO well in public settings and with various constituencies. Knowledge of opera or classical music desirable. Competency with Microsoft Office is highly desirable. Additional Information The position may require occasional travel throughout the region. The position requires occasional evening and weekend hours.
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
Washington DC
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 comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: 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 2023 staff video! Job Description The Development Office at the Kennedy Center is a vibrant, dynamic, and creative group of more than 90 professionals responsible for finding new, creative, sustainable, and efficient ways to meet or exceed the institution’s over $80M annual contributed income goal each year. These funds support the organization’s extraordinary programming—world class performances on our many stages at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.; local, regional, and national education programs reaching students, teachers, families, and budding artists; and community-driven social impact programming that upholds the legacy of President Kennedy in our role as his presidential memorial. The Prospect Development, Intelligence, and Analytics team is a shared services division in the Development Office, using data-driven decision-making, strategic planning, revenue forecasting, pipeline analytics, and prospect research to inform, support, and evaluate departmental fundraising initiatives. The Assistant Manager, Prospect Development (Institutional Giving) reports directly to the Director, Prospect Development, Intelligence, and Analytics (PDIA). This position collaborates day-to-day with gift officers, advises on portfolio and pipeline management best practices through prospect identification, data analysis, portfolio optimization and related services in support of the Corporate Relations and Foundation and Government Giving team’s fundraising goals. This individual will research, analyze and recommend strategy on corporate, foundation and government prospects, translate results/findings into actionable intelligence, and develop reporting tools that support year-over-year growth in fundraising at the Kennedy Center. This highly collaborative individual is detail-oriented, analytical, a creative problem solver, and committed to using data-driven decision making in project management. This person must have the ability to multi-task, independently plan and organize activities to prioritize daily workloads and projects and meet deadlines. Key Responsibilities Prospect & Portfolio Management Implement the departmental moves management system to synchronize relationships with institutional funders and gifts officers based on the prospective funder’s philanthropic/community relations interests, affiliation, level of capacity, and existing contacts across the organization. Work directly with corporate and foundation gift officers to ensure prospect assignments are clear and transparent, information is accurate, and moves management activities are tracked in the CRM to evaluate the success rate of converting prospects to donors. Prepare materials for portfolio and strategy review meetings that will take place at least quarterly with development officers. Assess existing funding relationships as well as status of recently lapsed donors; brainstorm methods to engage, retain, and upgrade these donors. Prospect Research Conduct prospect research in order to proactively identify prospective funders, leverage attendance at major events for pipeline development and prospect cultivation, and build the roster of screened prospects ready for assignment. Research institutional prospects on a reactive and proactive basis and make appropriate assignments to development officers. Compose detailed research materials, such as snapshots and profiles, for institutional prospects. Ensure complete, accurate, and timely updates of information are maintained in the CRM as it relates to staff contacts, research notes, and prospect management data. Major Gifts Tracking and Reporting Assess capacity, balance and overall health of portfolios for corporate relations and institutional gift officers. Design and deliver pipeline and fundraising activity reports for development officers. Provide regular reporting on metrics, portfolio baselines, and pipeline management practices for development officers and departmental leadership. Conduct trend analysis that supports the strategic planning and operational effectiveness of the corporate and institutional giving programs. Support the Director of PDIA in revenue forecasting and budget projections. Leverage CRM data to make these decisions data-driven, transparent, and accurate. Training Assist in developing curriculum and training materials for the overall department. Provide ongoing group and one-on-one training sessions for development officers as needed. Help conduct ongoing user support sessions for corporate and foundation gift officers. Participate in professional development activities to keep abreast of current trends and practices in the field of prospect research. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or applicable professional experience. Minimum of 2 years of prospect development experience with demonstrated achievement. Proven research and analytical techniques, emphasizing the ability to gather, evaluate and synthesize complex and large sets of data from various sources and present information in a clear and cohesive manner. Experience developing work plans with tasks and tactics that achieve strategic goals and outcomes. Experience navigating large, complex organizations, and collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals. Familiarity with the philanthropic industry and best practices in prospect development. Specific familiarity with the performing arts is beneficial, but not required. Proficiency in database management, Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer skills, as required. Experience with Tessitura strongly preferred. Experience with prospect research databases (iWave, WealthEngine, Hoovers, etc.) strongly preferred. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Additional Information This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements for candidates who are local or willing to relocate to the DMV area.
Full Time Regular
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 comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: 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 2023 staff video! Job Description The Development Office at the Kennedy Center is a vibrant, dynamic, and creative group of more than 90 professionals responsible for finding new, creative, sustainable, and efficient ways to meet or exceed the institution’s over $80M annual contributed income goal each year. These funds support the organization’s extraordinary programming—world class performances on our many stages at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.; local, regional, and national education programs reaching students, teachers, families, and budding artists; and community-driven social impact programming that upholds the legacy of President Kennedy in our role as his presidential memorial. The Prospect Development, Intelligence, and Analytics team is a shared services division in the Development Office, using data-driven decision-making, strategic planning, revenue forecasting, pipeline analytics, and prospect research to inform, support, and evaluate departmental fundraising initiatives. The Assistant Manager, Prospect Development (Institutional Giving) reports directly to the Director, Prospect Development, Intelligence, and Analytics (PDIA). This position collaborates day-to-day with gift officers, advises on portfolio and pipeline management best practices through prospect identification, data analysis, portfolio optimization and related services in support of the Corporate Relations and Foundation and Government Giving team’s fundraising goals. This individual will research, analyze and recommend strategy on corporate, foundation and government prospects, translate results/findings into actionable intelligence, and develop reporting tools that support year-over-year growth in fundraising at the Kennedy Center. This highly collaborative individual is detail-oriented, analytical, a creative problem solver, and committed to using data-driven decision making in project management. This person must have the ability to multi-task, independently plan and organize activities to prioritize daily workloads and projects and meet deadlines. Key Responsibilities Prospect & Portfolio Management Implement the departmental moves management system to synchronize relationships with institutional funders and gifts officers based on the prospective funder’s philanthropic/community relations interests, affiliation, level of capacity, and existing contacts across the organization. Work directly with corporate and foundation gift officers to ensure prospect assignments are clear and transparent, information is accurate, and moves management activities are tracked in the CRM to evaluate the success rate of converting prospects to donors. Prepare materials for portfolio and strategy review meetings that will take place at least quarterly with development officers. Assess existing funding relationships as well as status of recently lapsed donors; brainstorm methods to engage, retain, and upgrade these donors. Prospect Research Conduct prospect research in order to proactively identify prospective funders, leverage attendance at major events for pipeline development and prospect cultivation, and build the roster of screened prospects ready for assignment. Research institutional prospects on a reactive and proactive basis and make appropriate assignments to development officers. Compose detailed research materials, such as snapshots and profiles, for institutional prospects. Ensure complete, accurate, and timely updates of information are maintained in the CRM as it relates to staff contacts, research notes, and prospect management data. Major Gifts Tracking and Reporting Assess capacity, balance and overall health of portfolios for corporate relations and institutional gift officers. Design and deliver pipeline and fundraising activity reports for development officers. Provide regular reporting on metrics, portfolio baselines, and pipeline management practices for development officers and departmental leadership. Conduct trend analysis that supports the strategic planning and operational effectiveness of the corporate and institutional giving programs. Support the Director of PDIA in revenue forecasting and budget projections. Leverage CRM data to make these decisions data-driven, transparent, and accurate. Training Assist in developing curriculum and training materials for the overall department. Provide ongoing group and one-on-one training sessions for development officers as needed. Help conduct ongoing user support sessions for corporate and foundation gift officers. Participate in professional development activities to keep abreast of current trends and practices in the field of prospect research. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or applicable professional experience. Minimum of 2 years of prospect development experience with demonstrated achievement. Proven research and analytical techniques, emphasizing the ability to gather, evaluate and synthesize complex and large sets of data from various sources and present information in a clear and cohesive manner. Experience developing work plans with tasks and tactics that achieve strategic goals and outcomes. Experience navigating large, complex organizations, and collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals. Familiarity with the philanthropic industry and best practices in prospect development. Specific familiarity with the performing arts is beneficial, but not required. Proficiency in database management, Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer skills, as required. Experience with Tessitura strongly preferred. Experience with prospect research databases (iWave, WealthEngine, Hoovers, etc.) strongly preferred. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Additional Information This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements for candidates who are local or willing to relocate to the DMV area.
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL, USA
Communications Director - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts is accepting applications for a Communications Director. Krannert Center is looking for an organized and collaborative communicator to lead a team of diversely skilled communications professionals in creating, implementing, and evaluating communications strategies and plans. The Communications Director manages the Communications team's workflow, fostering and empowering a collaborative work environment, positive team dynamic, efficient work processes, and creative, effective problem-solving in order to deepen and increase engagement with Krannert Center and the Performing Arts at Illinois.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are core values of the University of Illinois and Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member on our team enriches our efforts to fulfill our goals by demonstrating the broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities-
Communications Leadership
• Working with Krannert Center's Communications team and other stakeholders, collaboratively and proactively brainstorm, develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate integrated online/offline external communications strategies and plans that support business goals for Krannert Center and the performance related areas of Illinois Theatre, Lyric Theatre mailto:@ Illinois, and Dance at Illinois.
◦ Oversee and contribute to the Communications team's areas of responsibility, which include direct communications (digital and print), on-site environmental design and communications, paid advertising (digital, print, radio, TV, outdoor, other), publicity and media relations, social media, website content, photography, videography, performance program booklets, and other aspects of the student, customer, and employee journey. ◦ Lead the Communications team in collaboratively identifying and pursuing strategic promotional and paid advertisement opportunities. ◦ Provide creative briefs when appropriate. ◦ Keep clients up-to-date on the progress of their communications projects. ◦ Oversee the ongoing development and enhancement of the Center's website, developing and maintaining a roadmap for the Center's web initiatives, based on input from relevant stakeholders and working in collaboration with a partner web development company. ◦ Working with the Ticket Services Director, manage the relationship between the Center's website and its ticketing software, identifying and pursuing opportunities for enhanced communications and increased ticket sales. ◦ Oversee the management and enhancement of photography and videography resources.
• Build and maintain Krannert Center's brand through communications work.
• Develop and implement standards to measure the success of communications work in order to make wise decisions about opportunities and the use of resources. Seek, research, and collaboratively implement best practices in external and internal communications.
• Lead the communications team's budget management process.
• Build relationships with staff, students, and faculty involved with Krannert Center and the Performing Arts at Illinois and stay well informed about the Center's creative processes and performances.
• Stay informed about campus life, campus policies and procedures, and community life in order to create current, relevant, and responsive communications.
• Maintain knowledge of Krannert Center's diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) efforts and actively apply DEIA principles to the work.
• Across Krannert Center communications, ensure visual unity and consistency in messaging along with adherence to Krannert Center, College of Fine and Applied Arts, and University of Illinois writing and identity standards.
• Lead management and maintenance of Krannert Center's physical and digital communications archives.
• Contribute to crisis communications planning and management, both external and internal.
Staff Management
• Supervise, guide, and empower the members of the Communications team: Assistant Communications Director, Program and Web Editor, Art Director, and freelance partners. This work includes but is not limited to,
◦ Assign projects and ensure deadlines are met, projects are routed to appropriate stakeholders, work is completed in a satisfactory manner, and solutions stay within budget. ◦ Identify crossover between projects to streamline work processes as well as create opportunities for collaboration. ◦ As appropriate, use technology to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of Krannert Center's communications work and collaborations. ◦ Facilitate resource-gathering for the team; provide coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluation as appropriate. ◦ Facilitate learning experiences as part of the team's work to stay up to date in the industry. ◦ Determine need for and budget available for freelance specialists to complete necessary work; areas could include but are not limited to graphic design, photography, and videography.
Other Collaborative, Administrative, and Committee work
• As appropriate, participate in various committees and initiatives at Krannert Center, in the College of Fine and Applied Arts, and at the campus level.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Work requires some evening and weekend shifts at Krannert Center events.
Position Qualifications-
Required
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years (36 months)of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
Preferred
• Master's degree
• Experience working or volunteering directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience with communications analytics, market research, competitive analysis, content management systems, and graphic design production (digital and print).
• Experience with collaborative software such as Microsoft Teams, project management software, and proofing management programs.
Successful candidates will have the following-
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts at Krannert Center.
• Must possess and be able to put into action a passion for connecting people with arts experiences.
• Excellent collaboration, planning, organizational, time management, public relations, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, and manage team-based projects across a complex organization, usually in a deadline-based context.
• Good independent judgment; ability to creatively resolve issues as they arise, adjust priorities as needed, and thrive in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work professionally, flexibly, respectfully, and effectively with colleagues and the public, with sensitivity to the diverse perspectives of stakeholders.
• Understanding of the principles of effective written communication and graphic design.
• Ability to find and implement technology to improve working conditions, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Ability to solve communications, work flow, and managerial issues imaginatively and create support for those solutions.
• Ability to use analytical and organizational skills to both perform day-to-day operations and to be proactive concerning larger picture issues and trends.
• Knowledge, experience, and/or skills in an artistic discipline. Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5004 - Marketing Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx. Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on January 5, 2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting and upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jennifer Steiling at mailto:steiling@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit https://go.uillinois.edu/noticesandposters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations https://illinois-accommodate.symplicity.com/public_accommodation/, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing mailto:accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1021680 Job Category: Administrative
To apply, visit .
Requisition ID: 1021680 Job Category: Administrative
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4856431
Full Time
Communications Director - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts is accepting applications for a Communications Director. Krannert Center is looking for an organized and collaborative communicator to lead a team of diversely skilled communications professionals in creating, implementing, and evaluating communications strategies and plans. The Communications Director manages the Communications team's workflow, fostering and empowering a collaborative work environment, positive team dynamic, efficient work processes, and creative, effective problem-solving in order to deepen and increase engagement with Krannert Center and the Performing Arts at Illinois.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are core values of the University of Illinois and Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member on our team enriches our efforts to fulfill our goals by demonstrating the broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities-
Communications Leadership
• Working with Krannert Center's Communications team and other stakeholders, collaboratively and proactively brainstorm, develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate integrated online/offline external communications strategies and plans that support business goals for Krannert Center and the performance related areas of Illinois Theatre, Lyric Theatre mailto:@ Illinois, and Dance at Illinois.
◦ Oversee and contribute to the Communications team's areas of responsibility, which include direct communications (digital and print), on-site environmental design and communications, paid advertising (digital, print, radio, TV, outdoor, other), publicity and media relations, social media, website content, photography, videography, performance program booklets, and other aspects of the student, customer, and employee journey. ◦ Lead the Communications team in collaboratively identifying and pursuing strategic promotional and paid advertisement opportunities. ◦ Provide creative briefs when appropriate. ◦ Keep clients up-to-date on the progress of their communications projects. ◦ Oversee the ongoing development and enhancement of the Center's website, developing and maintaining a roadmap for the Center's web initiatives, based on input from relevant stakeholders and working in collaboration with a partner web development company. ◦ Working with the Ticket Services Director, manage the relationship between the Center's website and its ticketing software, identifying and pursuing opportunities for enhanced communications and increased ticket sales. ◦ Oversee the management and enhancement of photography and videography resources.
• Build and maintain Krannert Center's brand through communications work.
• Develop and implement standards to measure the success of communications work in order to make wise decisions about opportunities and the use of resources. Seek, research, and collaboratively implement best practices in external and internal communications.
• Lead the communications team's budget management process.
• Build relationships with staff, students, and faculty involved with Krannert Center and the Performing Arts at Illinois and stay well informed about the Center's creative processes and performances.
• Stay informed about campus life, campus policies and procedures, and community life in order to create current, relevant, and responsive communications.
• Maintain knowledge of Krannert Center's diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) efforts and actively apply DEIA principles to the work.
• Across Krannert Center communications, ensure visual unity and consistency in messaging along with adherence to Krannert Center, College of Fine and Applied Arts, and University of Illinois writing and identity standards.
• Lead management and maintenance of Krannert Center's physical and digital communications archives.
• Contribute to crisis communications planning and management, both external and internal.
Staff Management
• Supervise, guide, and empower the members of the Communications team: Assistant Communications Director, Program and Web Editor, Art Director, and freelance partners. This work includes but is not limited to,
◦ Assign projects and ensure deadlines are met, projects are routed to appropriate stakeholders, work is completed in a satisfactory manner, and solutions stay within budget. ◦ Identify crossover between projects to streamline work processes as well as create opportunities for collaboration. ◦ As appropriate, use technology to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of Krannert Center's communications work and collaborations. ◦ Facilitate resource-gathering for the team; provide coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluation as appropriate. ◦ Facilitate learning experiences as part of the team's work to stay up to date in the industry. ◦ Determine need for and budget available for freelance specialists to complete necessary work; areas could include but are not limited to graphic design, photography, and videography.
Other Collaborative, Administrative, and Committee work
• As appropriate, participate in various committees and initiatives at Krannert Center, in the College of Fine and Applied Arts, and at the campus level.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Work requires some evening and weekend shifts at Krannert Center events.
Position Qualifications-
Required
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years (36 months)of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
Preferred
• Master's degree
• Experience working or volunteering directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience with communications analytics, market research, competitive analysis, content management systems, and graphic design production (digital and print).
• Experience with collaborative software such as Microsoft Teams, project management software, and proofing management programs.
Successful candidates will have the following-
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts at Krannert Center.
• Must possess and be able to put into action a passion for connecting people with arts experiences.
• Excellent collaboration, planning, organizational, time management, public relations, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, and manage team-based projects across a complex organization, usually in a deadline-based context.
• Good independent judgment; ability to creatively resolve issues as they arise, adjust priorities as needed, and thrive in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work professionally, flexibly, respectfully, and effectively with colleagues and the public, with sensitivity to the diverse perspectives of stakeholders.
• Understanding of the principles of effective written communication and graphic design.
• Ability to find and implement technology to improve working conditions, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Ability to solve communications, work flow, and managerial issues imaginatively and create support for those solutions.
• Ability to use analytical and organizational skills to both perform day-to-day operations and to be proactive concerning larger picture issues and trends.
• Knowledge, experience, and/or skills in an artistic discipline. Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5004 - Marketing Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx. Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on January 5, 2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting and upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jennifer Steiling at mailto:steiling@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit https://go.uillinois.edu/noticesandposters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations https://illinois-accommodate.symplicity.com/public_accommodation/, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing mailto:accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1021680 Job Category: Administrative
To apply, visit .
Requisition ID: 1021680 Job Category: Administrative
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4856431
Ferguson Township
3147 Research Drive, State College, PA, USA
JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Planning and Zoning is responsible for the short- and long-term community planning of the Township. This position is responsible for identifying local, statewide, and regional planning initiatives, trends, and issues; anticipating their potential impact on the community, providing input to the municipality; and developing policies, action plans or ordinances in response to a variety of land use and planning related issues facing the Township and Centre Region. The Director oversees the administration and the appropriate enforcement of land use and zoning regulations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties described below are indicative of what the Director of Planning and Zoning may be asked to perform. Other duties may be assigned.
Management/Supervision:
Supervises a Community Planner, Zoning Administrator, Administrative Assistant, Ordinance Enforcement Officer, Staff Assistant, planning interns and practicums;
Plans work, establishes priorities;
Assigns works, adds or delete duties and distributes work among co-workers;
Instructs and trains in methods and procedures;
Develops projects and procedures to maintain and enhance departmental performance and effectiveness;
Coordinates activities with other units of government as needed;
Prepares performance evaluations, makes promotional recommendations;
Makes recommendations to the Township Manager regarding hiring, firing, disciplining, training, promotion, commendation, resource management, personnel, and policy followed by personnel;
Approves vacation / sick time; and personal time with adherence to policies and procedures
Assists in assignment of work, distributes work among co-workers.
Public Relations :
Coordinates community outreach with interested groups such as homeowner associations, church, civic and social groups. Organizes programs, service locations, invitations and speakers for information programs on planning and land development issues to a given audience;
Meets with media and answers inquiries about Township planning initiatives, development plans, and projects;
Makes presentations to the public and private groups to educate, inform, and/or receive feedback; and
Assists the public by answering inquiries and providing available information as requested. Facilitates resolutions to zoning and land development concerns with residents, developers and other stakeholders;
Planning :
Attends and participates in municipal and regional meetings with planning commissions, elected officials, Council of Governments and municipal staffs, and other governmental groups and individuals, as necessary. Attends all Township Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors Regular meetings. Attends Centre Regional Planning Commission meetings, Centre Regional Planning Agency staff meetings and other meetings as required for the purpose of gathering and dispensing information, presenting the Township’s position or determining the Township’s involvement;
Utilizes databases of social, economic and physical characteristics of the Township in order to provide comparative analysis with similar Centre Region municipalities;
Represents the Township’s interest on a regional level regarding projects, and prepares studies of importance to the Township and, conversely, prepares reports on analysis of regional studies and their importance and effect on the Township;
Develops and prepares reports on various topics and issues that lead to policy decisions and/or ordinance amendments for overall community improvement. When possible, these actions should be coordinated with regional programs and initiatives;
Provides monthly reports for the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors on topics, issues and projects highlighting areas of progress and/or suggestions for proactive studies and measures that will address foreseeable needs;
Prepares, with input from the Planning Commission and the Centre Regional Planning Commission, a work plan of the areas to be addressed in the coming year;
Coordinates with the Sewage Enforcement Officer and Health Officer on the administration and enforcement of applicable Township and state regulations;
Assists with appropriate grant proposals to secure funding for those areas of planning and zoning responsibilities;
Responsible for administering plan reviews with the Community Planner of all land developments and subdivisions. Presents plans to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors and develops recommendations for approval or denial of the same;
Prepares and updates the Township’s Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan while considering current and long-range recreational needs;
Assists Administration in the preparation and development of Park Master Plans and parkland development projects; and
Work with property owners and the development community to assist in the preparation of land development plans that advance community goals and align with the Township’s ordinances and applicable regulations.
Financial :
Prepares a budget to meet the approved goals of the Department. Identifies operating requirements, maintenance costs, training costs, personnel costs, and project future needs during the budget cycle. Identifies goals and timetables and recommended funding resources;
Responsible for the control of departmental expenditures and for operating within Departmental budget limitations. Must project future personnel needs and make recommendations when appropriate; and
Assists in identifying costs of development on public goods and services. Makes projections of demands on community resources based on intensity of land development proposals.
Administration :
Responsible for preparation of all reports, reviews and analysis of matters affecting zoning and land use;
Responsible for preparing meeting agendas for the Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, and other meetings as needed. Reviews meeting minutes prior to distribution for approval; and
Prepares correspondence on planning, land development and zoning matters.
Rules :
Reviews, develops and implements standard operating procedures for efficient and effective operations of the department and its ability to be responsive to community.
Identifies and establishes guidelines and expectations for the department
Ensures compliance by employees with Federal, State and Local laws, and Township and Department procedures
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required at the time of hire or for the continuation of employment.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Master’s Degree in planning or a related field and a minimum of three years of experience in local planning or a related field in Pennsylvania; or
Bachelor’s Degree in planning or a related field and a minimum of five years of experience in local planning or a related field in Pennsylvania; and
Demonstrable working knowledge in applying the provisions of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code; and
American Institute of Certified Planners certification or ability to obtain within one year of accepting employment in the position.
Note - Experience may be substituted for education as deemed appropriate by the Township Manager.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality during employment and continued confidentiality after termination of employment;
Ability to cooperate with elected officials, staff and the public;
Ability to understand, interpret and apply law/legal principles related to planning;
Computer literacy, including use of geographic information systems;
Ability to receive, interpret and communicate information accurately in written and oral form;
Ability to maintain all types of records and monitor budgets; and
Ability to provide expert advice with and without formal supervisory responsibility.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to communicate effectively with elected officials, staff, the media, and the public;
- Ability to comprehend and prepare reports; and
- Ability to participate effectively in all types of meetings.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate basic mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, and divide); and
Ability to gather and analyze statistical information, calculates percentages, estimate and project.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to anticipate challenges and take appropriate action to avoid them;
Ability to think quickly, maintains self-control, and adapt to stressful situations;
Ability to use good judgment and effectively solve problems;
Ability to plan work and establish priorities;
Ability to assign work, add, or remove duties based on the needs of the Township; and
Ability to distribute work among co-workers or others.
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical and work environment described is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Physical Environment:
The duties of this job include physical activities such as standing, reaching, walking, and lifting (up to 10 pounds), fingering, grasping, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing and repetitive motions;
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision; and
Depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The successful candidate must possess all of the following:
Ability to work under time pressures such as frequent "rush" jobs, urgent deadlines, etc.;
Ability to answer questions honestly and accurately;
Ability to manage staff relationships including conflict and dispute resolution; and
Ability to act professionally and with courtesy in all environments and interactions
Full Time
JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Planning and Zoning is responsible for the short- and long-term community planning of the Township. This position is responsible for identifying local, statewide, and regional planning initiatives, trends, and issues; anticipating their potential impact on the community, providing input to the municipality; and developing policies, action plans or ordinances in response to a variety of land use and planning related issues facing the Township and Centre Region. The Director oversees the administration and the appropriate enforcement of land use and zoning regulations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties described below are indicative of what the Director of Planning and Zoning may be asked to perform. Other duties may be assigned.
Management/Supervision:
Supervises a Community Planner, Zoning Administrator, Administrative Assistant, Ordinance Enforcement Officer, Staff Assistant, planning interns and practicums;
Plans work, establishes priorities;
Assigns works, adds or delete duties and distributes work among co-workers;
Instructs and trains in methods and procedures;
Develops projects and procedures to maintain and enhance departmental performance and effectiveness;
Coordinates activities with other units of government as needed;
Prepares performance evaluations, makes promotional recommendations;
Makes recommendations to the Township Manager regarding hiring, firing, disciplining, training, promotion, commendation, resource management, personnel, and policy followed by personnel;
Approves vacation / sick time; and personal time with adherence to policies and procedures
Assists in assignment of work, distributes work among co-workers.
Public Relations :
Coordinates community outreach with interested groups such as homeowner associations, church, civic and social groups. Organizes programs, service locations, invitations and speakers for information programs on planning and land development issues to a given audience;
Meets with media and answers inquiries about Township planning initiatives, development plans, and projects;
Makes presentations to the public and private groups to educate, inform, and/or receive feedback; and
Assists the public by answering inquiries and providing available information as requested. Facilitates resolutions to zoning and land development concerns with residents, developers and other stakeholders;
Planning :
Attends and participates in municipal and regional meetings with planning commissions, elected officials, Council of Governments and municipal staffs, and other governmental groups and individuals, as necessary. Attends all Township Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors Regular meetings. Attends Centre Regional Planning Commission meetings, Centre Regional Planning Agency staff meetings and other meetings as required for the purpose of gathering and dispensing information, presenting the Township’s position or determining the Township’s involvement;
Utilizes databases of social, economic and physical characteristics of the Township in order to provide comparative analysis with similar Centre Region municipalities;
Represents the Township’s interest on a regional level regarding projects, and prepares studies of importance to the Township and, conversely, prepares reports on analysis of regional studies and their importance and effect on the Township;
Develops and prepares reports on various topics and issues that lead to policy decisions and/or ordinance amendments for overall community improvement. When possible, these actions should be coordinated with regional programs and initiatives;
Provides monthly reports for the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors on topics, issues and projects highlighting areas of progress and/or suggestions for proactive studies and measures that will address foreseeable needs;
Prepares, with input from the Planning Commission and the Centre Regional Planning Commission, a work plan of the areas to be addressed in the coming year;
Coordinates with the Sewage Enforcement Officer and Health Officer on the administration and enforcement of applicable Township and state regulations;
Assists with appropriate grant proposals to secure funding for those areas of planning and zoning responsibilities;
Responsible for administering plan reviews with the Community Planner of all land developments and subdivisions. Presents plans to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors and develops recommendations for approval or denial of the same;
Prepares and updates the Township’s Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan while considering current and long-range recreational needs;
Assists Administration in the preparation and development of Park Master Plans and parkland development projects; and
Work with property owners and the development community to assist in the preparation of land development plans that advance community goals and align with the Township’s ordinances and applicable regulations.
Financial :
Prepares a budget to meet the approved goals of the Department. Identifies operating requirements, maintenance costs, training costs, personnel costs, and project future needs during the budget cycle. Identifies goals and timetables and recommended funding resources;
Responsible for the control of departmental expenditures and for operating within Departmental budget limitations. Must project future personnel needs and make recommendations when appropriate; and
Assists in identifying costs of development on public goods and services. Makes projections of demands on community resources based on intensity of land development proposals.
Administration :
Responsible for preparation of all reports, reviews and analysis of matters affecting zoning and land use;
Responsible for preparing meeting agendas for the Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, and other meetings as needed. Reviews meeting minutes prior to distribution for approval; and
Prepares correspondence on planning, land development and zoning matters.
Rules :
Reviews, develops and implements standard operating procedures for efficient and effective operations of the department and its ability to be responsive to community.
Identifies and establishes guidelines and expectations for the department
Ensures compliance by employees with Federal, State and Local laws, and Township and Department procedures
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required at the time of hire or for the continuation of employment.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Master’s Degree in planning or a related field and a minimum of three years of experience in local planning or a related field in Pennsylvania; or
Bachelor’s Degree in planning or a related field and a minimum of five years of experience in local planning or a related field in Pennsylvania; and
Demonstrable working knowledge in applying the provisions of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code; and
American Institute of Certified Planners certification or ability to obtain within one year of accepting employment in the position.
Note - Experience may be substituted for education as deemed appropriate by the Township Manager.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality during employment and continued confidentiality after termination of employment;
Ability to cooperate with elected officials, staff and the public;
Ability to understand, interpret and apply law/legal principles related to planning;
Computer literacy, including use of geographic information systems;
Ability to receive, interpret and communicate information accurately in written and oral form;
Ability to maintain all types of records and monitor budgets; and
Ability to provide expert advice with and without formal supervisory responsibility.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to communicate effectively with elected officials, staff, the media, and the public;
- Ability to comprehend and prepare reports; and
- Ability to participate effectively in all types of meetings.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate basic mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, and divide); and
Ability to gather and analyze statistical information, calculates percentages, estimate and project.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to anticipate challenges and take appropriate action to avoid them;
Ability to think quickly, maintains self-control, and adapt to stressful situations;
Ability to use good judgment and effectively solve problems;
Ability to plan work and establish priorities;
Ability to assign work, add, or remove duties based on the needs of the Township; and
Ability to distribute work among co-workers or others.
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical and work environment described is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Physical Environment:
The duties of this job include physical activities such as standing, reaching, walking, and lifting (up to 10 pounds), fingering, grasping, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing and repetitive motions;
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision; and
Depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The successful candidate must possess all of the following:
Ability to work under time pressures such as frequent "rush" jobs, urgent deadlines, etc.;
Ability to answer questions honestly and accurately;
Ability to manage staff relationships including conflict and dispute resolution; and
Ability to act professionally and with courtesy in all environments and interactions
Assistant Art Director
Oregon State University
Department: College of Engineering (ENG)
Appointment Type: Professional Faculty
Job Location: Corvallis
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $51,072-$86,904
Job Summary:
The College of Engineering is seeking an Assistant Art Director. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
This position is responsible for enhancing and building the online brand image of the College of Engineering through digital and print communications. Primarily, this position provides strategic visual brand direction for the college's digital landscape and leads the development of digital creative concepts to help move the college's peer engineering schools and many stakeholders — alumni, donors, industry partners, state and federal government entities, and prospective high-achieving and underrepresented students — toward stronger relationships (i.e., opinion, perception, and affinity) with the college and thereby increasing brand visibility, reputation, and loyalty. The incumbent assists the Art Director (AD) and Senior Director of Marketing (SDM) on overall college brand strategy, specializes in digital visual communications, and is responsible for ensuring that all digital assets produced in the college support the overall strategy and visual identity of the college and the institution.
The College of Engineering is committed to maintaining and enhancing its diverse and collaborative community that strives for equity and inclusivity. All faculty and staff members are responsible for helping to ensure that these goals are achieved and should be able to demonstrate contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Such contributions can be part of service and/or professional development.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS:
• Top 1.4% university in the world • More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined • 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. • 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties • 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone • 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates • 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color • 217k+ alumni worldwide • For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. • Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. • Retirement savings paid by the university. • A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. • Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
40% Digital Design Direction
• Provide overall creative leadership and digital design strategy for the college through the translation of the brand’s guidelines for digital platforms. • Assess the college’s online brand identity and develop strategic and creative digital concepts and materials to advance the college’s strategic goals. • Develop, implement, and evaluate short-and-long-term goals, objectives, and projects of digital visual marketing and communications in the college. • Partner with Senior Director of Marketing (SDM), Assistant Director of Marketing (ADM), Digital Communications Specialist (DCS), and Web Development Manager (WDM) to guide digital design needs and provide digital design assets to projects initiated by the marketing and communications team in the production of digital projects.
• Develop wireframes and collaborate with the SDM and WDM in the development of the UX. • Advance the UX/UI on the college’s web development. Oversee the design of the user flow on key college landing pages, oversee digital design for the mobile experience, and provide sketches to the WDM. • Advise the SDM and WDM on front-end digital design • Provide design assets for the college’s social media channels
• Provide Oregon State brand guidance and leadership to COE communicators and designers, student clubs, and internal units, ensuring consistency throughout all digital communication materials.
35% – Design and Production for Print and Digital Communications
• Responsible for design, production, and output for all digital communications, and design and production of print communications as needed. • Conceptualize and design a wide variety of online and print publications including websites, emails, social media, video, motion graphics, brochures, advertisements, and more. • Work collaboratively with internal and university partners to manage the production of projects, develop new ideas, and ensure high-quality outcomes. • As needed, prepare print materials specifications for vendors, obtaining bids; purchasing, and maintaining contact with producers to ensure adherence to timelines and specifications. • Following the current college visual identity and adhering to the university’s brand guidelines, and the college’s sub-brand guide, create graphic images including illustrations, information graphics, and icons. • Maintain the college’s online portfolio and digital style guide.
15% Lead Work
• Provide digital design best practices and leadership to college’s external relations team and additional stakeholder units within the college, including monitoring quality; providing feedback; answering questions. • Guide student workers with digital motion graphics for social media and support student workers’ learning by teaching graphic design best practices and digital marketing strategies • Coordinate and manage the work of vendors to successfully complete projects. • Assist with the hiring and monitoring of freelance photographers, illustrators, and print and web designers, as needed. As needed, drive a personal vehicle to photo/video shoots.
10% Technical Support and Professional Development
• Manage and archive project files and other digital assets. • Create and maintain database of digital design assets, files and templates for faculty, staff, and students. • Develop skills and competencies related to work priorities and tasks through onsite or offsite training, conferences, etc.
What You Will Need
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Web Development or a related field AND six years of experience in graphic design and/or website design. • Four years of experience in UI/UX design, using UX design and UI tools such as Sketch. • Online portfolio that demonstrates high-quality digital design work. • Strong working knowledge of content management systems like Drupal and Wordpress. • Experience in video and motion graphic design using Adobe Premiere and After Effects. • Advanced experience in Adobe Creative Suite, Google Suite, and Microsoft office. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to interpret technical ideas for a non-technical audience. • A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
What We Would Like You to Have
• Knowledge of printing procedures and requirements. • Experience instructing and training in graphic design, online marketing, or front-end development.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
This position may be based in Corvallis or in Portland, OR. Hybrid and/or remote work may be possible, as agreed upon by the employee and supervisor. Regardless of primary work location, some travel to the Corvallis campus and/or Portland to participate in meetings will be expected.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 26, 2023. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A Resume
2) A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) A Portfolio: Please upload your portfolio or a link to your portfolio as a separate document. (Upload as Portfolio)
4) A Diversity Statement: After reviewing the OSU mission statement at http://leadership.oregonstate.edu/trustees/oregon-state-university-mission-statement and the emphasis on diversity, please state how your background and experience has prepared you to be effective in an environment that values diversity . (Upload as Diversity Statement)
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact:Janet Knudson Janet.knudson@oregonstate.edu
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the motor vehicle check requirement.
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/4748107
Full Time
Assistant Art Director
Oregon State University
Department: College of Engineering (ENG)
Appointment Type: Professional Faculty
Job Location: Corvallis
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $51,072-$86,904
Job Summary:
The College of Engineering is seeking an Assistant Art Director. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
This position is responsible for enhancing and building the online brand image of the College of Engineering through digital and print communications. Primarily, this position provides strategic visual brand direction for the college's digital landscape and leads the development of digital creative concepts to help move the college's peer engineering schools and many stakeholders — alumni, donors, industry partners, state and federal government entities, and prospective high-achieving and underrepresented students — toward stronger relationships (i.e., opinion, perception, and affinity) with the college and thereby increasing brand visibility, reputation, and loyalty. The incumbent assists the Art Director (AD) and Senior Director of Marketing (SDM) on overall college brand strategy, specializes in digital visual communications, and is responsible for ensuring that all digital assets produced in the college support the overall strategy and visual identity of the college and the institution.
The College of Engineering is committed to maintaining and enhancing its diverse and collaborative community that strives for equity and inclusivity. All faculty and staff members are responsible for helping to ensure that these goals are achieved and should be able to demonstrate contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Such contributions can be part of service and/or professional development.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS:
• Top 1.4% university in the world • More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined • 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. • 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties • 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone • 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates • 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color • 217k+ alumni worldwide • For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. • Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. • Retirement savings paid by the university. • A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. • Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
40% Digital Design Direction
• Provide overall creative leadership and digital design strategy for the college through the translation of the brand’s guidelines for digital platforms. • Assess the college’s online brand identity and develop strategic and creative digital concepts and materials to advance the college’s strategic goals. • Develop, implement, and evaluate short-and-long-term goals, objectives, and projects of digital visual marketing and communications in the college. • Partner with Senior Director of Marketing (SDM), Assistant Director of Marketing (ADM), Digital Communications Specialist (DCS), and Web Development Manager (WDM) to guide digital design needs and provide digital design assets to projects initiated by the marketing and communications team in the production of digital projects.
• Develop wireframes and collaborate with the SDM and WDM in the development of the UX. • Advance the UX/UI on the college’s web development. Oversee the design of the user flow on key college landing pages, oversee digital design for the mobile experience, and provide sketches to the WDM. • Advise the SDM and WDM on front-end digital design • Provide design assets for the college’s social media channels
• Provide Oregon State brand guidance and leadership to COE communicators and designers, student clubs, and internal units, ensuring consistency throughout all digital communication materials.
35% – Design and Production for Print and Digital Communications
• Responsible for design, production, and output for all digital communications, and design and production of print communications as needed. • Conceptualize and design a wide variety of online and print publications including websites, emails, social media, video, motion graphics, brochures, advertisements, and more. • Work collaboratively with internal and university partners to manage the production of projects, develop new ideas, and ensure high-quality outcomes. • As needed, prepare print materials specifications for vendors, obtaining bids; purchasing, and maintaining contact with producers to ensure adherence to timelines and specifications. • Following the current college visual identity and adhering to the university’s brand guidelines, and the college’s sub-brand guide, create graphic images including illustrations, information graphics, and icons. • Maintain the college’s online portfolio and digital style guide.
15% Lead Work
• Provide digital design best practices and leadership to college’s external relations team and additional stakeholder units within the college, including monitoring quality; providing feedback; answering questions. • Guide student workers with digital motion graphics for social media and support student workers’ learning by teaching graphic design best practices and digital marketing strategies • Coordinate and manage the work of vendors to successfully complete projects. • Assist with the hiring and monitoring of freelance photographers, illustrators, and print and web designers, as needed. As needed, drive a personal vehicle to photo/video shoots.
10% Technical Support and Professional Development
• Manage and archive project files and other digital assets. • Create and maintain database of digital design assets, files and templates for faculty, staff, and students. • Develop skills and competencies related to work priorities and tasks through onsite or offsite training, conferences, etc.
What You Will Need
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Web Development or a related field AND six years of experience in graphic design and/or website design. • Four years of experience in UI/UX design, using UX design and UI tools such as Sketch. • Online portfolio that demonstrates high-quality digital design work. • Strong working knowledge of content management systems like Drupal and Wordpress. • Experience in video and motion graphic design using Adobe Premiere and After Effects. • Advanced experience in Adobe Creative Suite, Google Suite, and Microsoft office. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to interpret technical ideas for a non-technical audience. • A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
What We Would Like You to Have
• Knowledge of printing procedures and requirements. • Experience instructing and training in graphic design, online marketing, or front-end development.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
This position may be based in Corvallis or in Portland, OR. Hybrid and/or remote work may be possible, as agreed upon by the employee and supervisor. Regardless of primary work location, some travel to the Corvallis campus and/or Portland to participate in meetings will be expected.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 26, 2023. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A Resume
2) A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) A Portfolio: Please upload your portfolio or a link to your portfolio as a separate document. (Upload as Portfolio)
4) A Diversity Statement: After reviewing the OSU mission statement at http://leadership.oregonstate.edu/trustees/oregon-state-university-mission-statement and the emphasis on diversity, please state how your background and experience has prepared you to be effective in an environment that values diversity . (Upload as Diversity Statement)
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact:Janet Knudson Janet.knudson@oregonstate.edu
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the motor vehicle check requirement.
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/4748107
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
Washington DC
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 comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: 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 2023 staff video! Job Description The Development Office at the Kennedy Center is a vibrant, dynamic, and creative group of over 50 professionals responsible for finding new, creative, sustainable, and efficient ways to meet or exceed the institution’s over $75M annual contributed income goal. These funds support the organization’s extraordinary programming—world class performances on our many stages at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.; local, regional, and national education programs reaching students, teachers, families, and budding artists; and community-driven social impact programming that upholds the legacy of President Kennedy in our role as his presidential memorial. The Special Events team directs and manages all development events, including fundraising and benefit-fulfillment events for the Kennedy Center, National Symphony Orchestra, and the Washington National Opera. Working in partnership with the Individual Giving, National Symphony Orchestra and Washington National Opera development teams, this position is responsible for managing all facets of the event process including planning and implementation timelines of elevated leadership events and trips, as well as overseeing the planning calendar and budget management. This roles works directly with the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees, the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts (PACA), the National Committee for the Performing Arts (NCPA), the Kennedy Center International Committee on the Arts (KCICA), the National Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors and National Trustees, and the Washington National Opera Governance Board Key Responsibilities Serve as project manager for each Leadership and Board meeting, event, and trip. Meetings, events and trips occur within Washington, D.C. and other metropolitan areas nationally and internationally Manage the budget for each Leadership and Board event, trip, and meeting, ensuring that revenue and expenses are effectively managed and adjusted throughout the fiscal year; provide progress reports and revenue/expense projection to each board and committee development team; manage all post-event financial reconciliation and ensure all invoices are submitted in a timely manner Prepare and conduct briefings for executive leadership on key event details Provide clear communication and guidance to the Development team on event timelines, details, and guest experience, including registration and RSVP process, and performance and dinner seating Creating and manage staffing charts for events, including the week leading up to each event Monitor institutional calendar and schedule programming to leverage and integrate talent to create elevated and exclusive experiences for donor leadership audiences Ensure high-end customer service for high net worth donors Leadership Meetings and Trips: Research, plan, and execute mission-immersive donor trips, both domestic and international, ensuring each trip meets established business objectives and are delivered within budget Partner closely with volunteer committee and event chairs, as well as Kennedy Center Programming and Education teams to design and coordinate multi-day programming, high-level speakers Manage all venue logistics, audio visual production, catering and event design, supervision of support staff and travel logistics. Present all options to volunteer committee and event chairs for decision making Research venues and vendors, drafting requests for proposals, and negotiating contracts that are consistent with industry best practices Management of in-person and hybrid meeting logistics Draft and edit marketing materials in conjunction with the Donor Communications team, including registration materials, itinerary booklets, menus, websites, and guest communication Board Meetings - Management logistics and event production for all board meetings for the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees, the National Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors, and the Washington National Opera Governance Board, including: Management of in-person and hybrid meeting logistics Management of all catering needs, event design, and on-site guest experience Management of meeting enhancements, including panel discussions, talent interviews, and performances Creation and management of staffing and run of show, including ensuring all meeting materials are received and distributed in a timely manner Oversee guest management, including communications and RSVP tracking Donor-Hosted Events: Working closing with Development teams and donor hosts, manage and execute off-site donor-hosted events, including acting as liaison with the donor, implementing and communicating all timelines, budget proposals, and coordination on all event design and programmatic elements. Management of all logistics and vendor sourcing including production, catering, and performance logistics including run of show and talent management Teamwork: Supervises one Assistant Work collaboratively with the Special Events team to maintain a healthy, professional and vibrant working relationship within the office and across the institution. Support new ideas and creative development of events under supervision of the Director or Special Events Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Minimum 6 years’ experience in event management, including VIP travel. The position requires a full understanding of event planning and logistics as it applies to matters of food and beverage services, production services and other vendor negotiations that are in line with Kennedy Center standards. Minimum 3 years’ experience managing events for high net worth donors Minimum 3 years’ experience in staff management. College degree preferred or applicable professional experience. Proficiency in database management, Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer skills, as required. Experience with Tessitura and Asana strongly preferred. Experience navigating large, complex organizations, and collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional project management and organizational skills. Flexibility for extended hours, including nights and weekends, as well as travel domestically and internationally. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Additional Information 25% travel is required. This position is required to be onsite for event activity, but is also eligible for hybrid working arrangements that accommodate remote work.
Full Time Regular
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 comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: 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 2023 staff video! Job Description The Development Office at the Kennedy Center is a vibrant, dynamic, and creative group of over 50 professionals responsible for finding new, creative, sustainable, and efficient ways to meet or exceed the institution’s over $75M annual contributed income goal. These funds support the organization’s extraordinary programming—world class performances on our many stages at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.; local, regional, and national education programs reaching students, teachers, families, and budding artists; and community-driven social impact programming that upholds the legacy of President Kennedy in our role as his presidential memorial. The Special Events team directs and manages all development events, including fundraising and benefit-fulfillment events for the Kennedy Center, National Symphony Orchestra, and the Washington National Opera. Working in partnership with the Individual Giving, National Symphony Orchestra and Washington National Opera development teams, this position is responsible for managing all facets of the event process including planning and implementation timelines of elevated leadership events and trips, as well as overseeing the planning calendar and budget management. This roles works directly with the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees, the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts (PACA), the National Committee for the Performing Arts (NCPA), the Kennedy Center International Committee on the Arts (KCICA), the National Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors and National Trustees, and the Washington National Opera Governance Board Key Responsibilities Serve as project manager for each Leadership and Board meeting, event, and trip. Meetings, events and trips occur within Washington, D.C. and other metropolitan areas nationally and internationally Manage the budget for each Leadership and Board event, trip, and meeting, ensuring that revenue and expenses are effectively managed and adjusted throughout the fiscal year; provide progress reports and revenue/expense projection to each board and committee development team; manage all post-event financial reconciliation and ensure all invoices are submitted in a timely manner Prepare and conduct briefings for executive leadership on key event details Provide clear communication and guidance to the Development team on event timelines, details, and guest experience, including registration and RSVP process, and performance and dinner seating Creating and manage staffing charts for events, including the week leading up to each event Monitor institutional calendar and schedule programming to leverage and integrate talent to create elevated and exclusive experiences for donor leadership audiences Ensure high-end customer service for high net worth donors Leadership Meetings and Trips: Research, plan, and execute mission-immersive donor trips, both domestic and international, ensuring each trip meets established business objectives and are delivered within budget Partner closely with volunteer committee and event chairs, as well as Kennedy Center Programming and Education teams to design and coordinate multi-day programming, high-level speakers Manage all venue logistics, audio visual production, catering and event design, supervision of support staff and travel logistics. Present all options to volunteer committee and event chairs for decision making Research venues and vendors, drafting requests for proposals, and negotiating contracts that are consistent with industry best practices Management of in-person and hybrid meeting logistics Draft and edit marketing materials in conjunction with the Donor Communications team, including registration materials, itinerary booklets, menus, websites, and guest communication Board Meetings - Management logistics and event production for all board meetings for the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees, the National Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors, and the Washington National Opera Governance Board, including: Management of in-person and hybrid meeting logistics Management of all catering needs, event design, and on-site guest experience Management of meeting enhancements, including panel discussions, talent interviews, and performances Creation and management of staffing and run of show, including ensuring all meeting materials are received and distributed in a timely manner Oversee guest management, including communications and RSVP tracking Donor-Hosted Events: Working closing with Development teams and donor hosts, manage and execute off-site donor-hosted events, including acting as liaison with the donor, implementing and communicating all timelines, budget proposals, and coordination on all event design and programmatic elements. Management of all logistics and vendor sourcing including production, catering, and performance logistics including run of show and talent management Teamwork: Supervises one Assistant Work collaboratively with the Special Events team to maintain a healthy, professional and vibrant working relationship within the office and across the institution. Support new ideas and creative development of events under supervision of the Director or Special Events Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Minimum 6 years’ experience in event management, including VIP travel. The position requires a full understanding of event planning and logistics as it applies to matters of food and beverage services, production services and other vendor negotiations that are in line with Kennedy Center standards. Minimum 3 years’ experience managing events for high net worth donors Minimum 3 years’ experience in staff management. College degree preferred or applicable professional experience. Proficiency in database management, Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer skills, as required. Experience with Tessitura and Asana strongly preferred. Experience navigating large, complex organizations, and collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional project management and organizational skills. Flexibility for extended hours, including nights and weekends, as well as travel domestically and internationally. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Additional Information 25% travel is required. This position is required to be onsite for event activity, but is also eligible for hybrid working arrangements that accommodate remote work.
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
Washington DC
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 comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: 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 2023 staff video! Job Description Reporting to the Senior Manager for Social Media, the Assistant Manager for Social Media supports the strategy and execution of paid and organic social media campaigns for a broad portfolio of genres across social media channels for the Kennedy Center and its affiliates, the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) and the Washington National Opera (WNO). Other genres supported via social media include but are not limited to Comedy, Hip Hop and Contemporary Music, Jazz, Chamber Music, Theater, Development, Social Impact, Education, and Performances for Young Audiences. This role creates advertising and organic storytelling content for appropriate social channels to amplify Kennedy Center messages, engage audiences in the brand’s mission, and drive revenue. This role entails evening and weekend commitments, involving attendance at performances and events, as well as monitoring social inboxes for the Kennedy Center, NSO, and WNO. Additionally, it requires delivering exceptional customer service to patrons across all social platforms ensuring a positive and engaging experience for all customers. Key Responsibilities Works closely with digital marketing agency and internal Kennedy Center teams on content for paid digital campaigns to sell subscriptions, single tickets, and promote events. Provides social media coverage at Kennedy Center, NSO, and WNO events and programming, including regular evening and weekend coverage on and off-site. Monitors customer service inquiries across all platforms and directs questions or patron concerns to appropriate staff members. This also includes a rotation of weekend coverage across the social media team to ensure the highest level of customer service. In collaboration with the Senior Manager for Social Media and Social Media Video Producer, creates and manages daily execution of content needs for all Kennedy Center and affiliate organization social media channels. This includes, but is not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter (X), YouTube, Threads, Medium, and new or developing social media platforms. The Assistant Manager will serve as the primary lead of social strategy and execution for a portfolio of programmatic genres. Working closely with public relations, multimedia, digital, and programming teams, the ideal candidate will be self-directed and execute work to the highest standard that mirrors the Kennedy Center’s brand and programming position as the nation’s performing arts center. The Assistant Manager collaborates closely with the Senior Manager to streamline processes, experiment with workflows, and foster a culture of working smarter. This role involves identifying information gaps, enhancing project management, and promoting collaboration across departments to strengthen the social media team's visibility and engagement. Engages influencers and followers and monitors relevant user-generated content to amplify audience experience where applicable. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications 3-5 years of proven experience in social media and/or digital marketing Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, arts administration, or a related field preferred. Extensive knowledge of social media platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (X), TikTok, and YouTube. Knowledge of social media platform managers required (i.e., Meta Business Suite; Meta Creative Hub; Sprout Social) Experience with project management systems preferred but not required (e.g., Asana, Basecamp, AirTable, Monday) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., Photoshop), video and audio editing software (i.e., Adobe Rush or Premiere Pro) Must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area.
Full Time Regular
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 comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: 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 2023 staff video! Job Description Reporting to the Senior Manager for Social Media, the Assistant Manager for Social Media supports the strategy and execution of paid and organic social media campaigns for a broad portfolio of genres across social media channels for the Kennedy Center and its affiliates, the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) and the Washington National Opera (WNO). Other genres supported via social media include but are not limited to Comedy, Hip Hop and Contemporary Music, Jazz, Chamber Music, Theater, Development, Social Impact, Education, and Performances for Young Audiences. This role creates advertising and organic storytelling content for appropriate social channels to amplify Kennedy Center messages, engage audiences in the brand’s mission, and drive revenue. This role entails evening and weekend commitments, involving attendance at performances and events, as well as monitoring social inboxes for the Kennedy Center, NSO, and WNO. Additionally, it requires delivering exceptional customer service to patrons across all social platforms ensuring a positive and engaging experience for all customers. Key Responsibilities Works closely with digital marketing agency and internal Kennedy Center teams on content for paid digital campaigns to sell subscriptions, single tickets, and promote events. Provides social media coverage at Kennedy Center, NSO, and WNO events and programming, including regular evening and weekend coverage on and off-site. Monitors customer service inquiries across all platforms and directs questions or patron concerns to appropriate staff members. This also includes a rotation of weekend coverage across the social media team to ensure the highest level of customer service. In collaboration with the Senior Manager for Social Media and Social Media Video Producer, creates and manages daily execution of content needs for all Kennedy Center and affiliate organization social media channels. This includes, but is not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter (X), YouTube, Threads, Medium, and new or developing social media platforms. The Assistant Manager will serve as the primary lead of social strategy and execution for a portfolio of programmatic genres. Working closely with public relations, multimedia, digital, and programming teams, the ideal candidate will be self-directed and execute work to the highest standard that mirrors the Kennedy Center’s brand and programming position as the nation’s performing arts center. The Assistant Manager collaborates closely with the Senior Manager to streamline processes, experiment with workflows, and foster a culture of working smarter. This role involves identifying information gaps, enhancing project management, and promoting collaboration across departments to strengthen the social media team's visibility and engagement. Engages influencers and followers and monitors relevant user-generated content to amplify audience experience where applicable. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications 3-5 years of proven experience in social media and/or digital marketing Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, arts administration, or a related field preferred. Extensive knowledge of social media platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (X), TikTok, and YouTube. Knowledge of social media platform managers required (i.e., Meta Business Suite; Meta Creative Hub; Sprout Social) Experience with project management systems preferred but not required (e.g., Asana, Basecamp, AirTable, Monday) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., Photoshop), video and audio editing software (i.e., Adobe Rush or Premiere Pro) Must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area.
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
Washington DC
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 comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: 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 2023 staff video! Job Description The Talent Acquisition & Internship Coordinator creates all marketing material and promotes the Kennedy Center internship program, administers the intern applications and oversees the intern selection process. They also administer and process entry paperwork and intern orientation, and serves as the HR point of contact for the interns while they are participating in the program. Additionally, the Coordinator is responsible for creating the term schedule, including internal and external opportunities and networking events for the Kennedy Center interns to connect with the greater DC metro arts management field. The coordinator oversees the Kennedy Center Fellowship in Arts Management Program, working closely with partners and senior staff to place and manage the fellows. The Coordinator is a member of the Talent Acquisition team and provides recruiting support for Assistant and Coordinator level positions as assigned. The Coordinator also collaborates with other employees in the Human Resources department on HR initiatives. Key Responsibilities Internship Program Coordination: Coordinate every aspect of the internship program, from managing orientation day to the intern appreciation breakfast. This includes creating a term calendar, and scheduling intern events such as seminars, coffee sessions, and brown bag lunches. Responsible for implementing effective communication channels among interns or between interns and Kennedy Center staff, including conflict resolution and career guidance. Plan external networking and social visits. Marketing, Promotion and Networking: Create digital and print marketing materials for a variety of audiences, post advertisements on collegiate job boards, build and maintain relationships with college career centers and internship placement organizations, attend career fairs and conduct site visits to local colleges, connect with local intern groups for networking, research ways to increase diversity in applicants, maintain Kennedy Center Internship alumni group. Recruiting: Run the process workflow for internal staffing requisitions, KC job postings, external job board management, resume and application screening, and communication with hiring managers throughout recruitment process. Ensure applicant tracking system candidate and requisition files are updated regularly to track status of candidates throughout recruitment and selection process. Support the Talent Acquisition Manager and Director of Talent Acquisition with recruiting tasks. Administration: Create and process all entry paperwork for interns and other new hires, including contracts, I9s, handbooks, and term schedules. Throughout the term, track event attendance, ticket requests, and evaluations and feedback forms. Internship Program Development: Oversee and address concerns of interns and staff and make program changes accordingly, develop new initiatives in professional development and education for the internship and fellowship programs. Implement changes to the program to promote the Center’s DEI initiatives. Collaborate with the Director of Talent Acquisition to align the internship and fellowship programs with broader human capital strategies at the Kennedy Center. Application Management: Create and maintain Kennedy Center internship application through external application host “Taleo”. Train Kennedy Center Staff on the internship application review process, and addresses any technical difficulties an applicant or Kennedy Center staff member may encounter. Distribute applications to intern supervisors for consideration. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. 2-3 years of directly relevant work experience (recruiting, occupational or career counseling, job placement services, etc.). More than 4 years of less relevant but appropriate work experience may also be considered. Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, demonstrate initiative and be student success focused. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Able to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Ability to design and deliver workshops and programs preferred. Experience in presenting workshops and/or providing counseling in an educational setting highly desirable. Proficiency with incorporating the use of technology to deliver career services. Ability to research and develop knowledge of career development trends, markets and issues. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Additional Information: The internship coordinator spends an average of 70 % of their time in a normal office environment, as specified above. The internship coordinator also conducts regular external visits, for networking and promotion purposes, as well as external visits with an intern class. The intern coordinator is responsible for minor event set up which can require to lift up to 50 lbs. Local travel may be required.
Full Time Regular
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 comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: 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 2023 staff video! Job Description The Talent Acquisition & Internship Coordinator creates all marketing material and promotes the Kennedy Center internship program, administers the intern applications and oversees the intern selection process. They also administer and process entry paperwork and intern orientation, and serves as the HR point of contact for the interns while they are participating in the program. Additionally, the Coordinator is responsible for creating the term schedule, including internal and external opportunities and networking events for the Kennedy Center interns to connect with the greater DC metro arts management field. The coordinator oversees the Kennedy Center Fellowship in Arts Management Program, working closely with partners and senior staff to place and manage the fellows. The Coordinator is a member of the Talent Acquisition team and provides recruiting support for Assistant and Coordinator level positions as assigned. The Coordinator also collaborates with other employees in the Human Resources department on HR initiatives. Key Responsibilities Internship Program Coordination: Coordinate every aspect of the internship program, from managing orientation day to the intern appreciation breakfast. This includes creating a term calendar, and scheduling intern events such as seminars, coffee sessions, and brown bag lunches. Responsible for implementing effective communication channels among interns or between interns and Kennedy Center staff, including conflict resolution and career guidance. Plan external networking and social visits. Marketing, Promotion and Networking: Create digital and print marketing materials for a variety of audiences, post advertisements on collegiate job boards, build and maintain relationships with college career centers and internship placement organizations, attend career fairs and conduct site visits to local colleges, connect with local intern groups for networking, research ways to increase diversity in applicants, maintain Kennedy Center Internship alumni group. Recruiting: Run the process workflow for internal staffing requisitions, KC job postings, external job board management, resume and application screening, and communication with hiring managers throughout recruitment process. Ensure applicant tracking system candidate and requisition files are updated regularly to track status of candidates throughout recruitment and selection process. Support the Talent Acquisition Manager and Director of Talent Acquisition with recruiting tasks. Administration: Create and process all entry paperwork for interns and other new hires, including contracts, I9s, handbooks, and term schedules. Throughout the term, track event attendance, ticket requests, and evaluations and feedback forms. Internship Program Development: Oversee and address concerns of interns and staff and make program changes accordingly, develop new initiatives in professional development and education for the internship and fellowship programs. Implement changes to the program to promote the Center’s DEI initiatives. Collaborate with the Director of Talent Acquisition to align the internship and fellowship programs with broader human capital strategies at the Kennedy Center. Application Management: Create and maintain Kennedy Center internship application through external application host “Taleo”. Train Kennedy Center Staff on the internship application review process, and addresses any technical difficulties an applicant or Kennedy Center staff member may encounter. Distribute applications to intern supervisors for consideration. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. 2-3 years of directly relevant work experience (recruiting, occupational or career counseling, job placement services, etc.). More than 4 years of less relevant but appropriate work experience may also be considered. Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, demonstrate initiative and be student success focused. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Able to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Ability to design and deliver workshops and programs preferred. Experience in presenting workshops and/or providing counseling in an educational setting highly desirable. Proficiency with incorporating the use of technology to deliver career services. Ability to research and develop knowledge of career development trends, markets and issues. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Additional Information: The internship coordinator spends an average of 70 % of their time in a normal office environment, as specified above. The internship coordinator also conducts regular external visits, for networking and promotion purposes, as well as external visits with an intern class. The intern coordinator is responsible for minor event set up which can require to lift up to 50 lbs. Local travel may be required.
Governor’s Office of Planning and Research
1400 10th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
___________________________________________________________________________ Governor’s Office of Planning and Research - Sacramento, California Virtual Career Fair and Ongoing Job Opportunities We’re Hiring! Thursday, October 12 at 5:30pm PST ___________________________________________________________________________ The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research serves the Governor as the state’s planning, innovation and research agency and focuses on coordinated and equitable land use, climate resilience, economic, and community development. Now hiring for positions across our expanding branches, including HR and administration, IT, communications, legal and legislative affairs, policy and planning, and more! You can pre-register for the job fair here: https://cpshr-us.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpdumgrz4jG9LsB5az3ootImr_CDB19um2#/registration . We are hiring for the following positions: State Planning & Policy Development
ICARP Grant Administrative Analyst
ICARP Grant Administrative Assistant
ICARP Grant Administrative Analyst
ICARP Grant Administrator
Science Communications Officer
Special Project Assistant
ICARP Communications Coordinator
Precision Medicine Equity Officer
California Strategic Growth Council
Program Associate
Connecting Communities Analyst
Program Manager
Program Manager
Senior Program Analyst
Senior Program Specialist
CRC Program Analyst
Office of Community Partnerships & Strategic Communications
State Working Group Liaison
CRC Program Analyst
Community Engagement Program Coordinator
Racial Equity Commission
Coming soon!
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California Volunteers
Multimedia Specialist
College Corps Regional Program Specialist
Social Media Director
Operations Analyst
Fiscal Compliance Analyst
Digital Liaison Specialist
Communications Manager
Graphic Designer III
Regional Climate Program Specialist
College Corps Special Advisor for Fellow Experience
External Affairs Regional Manager
Agency Administration & Operations
Executive Analyst
Access and Asset Management Support Specialist
Coming soon!
Coming soon!
To view Virtual Career Fair details and additional information on open Job Opportunities please view the following website: https://www.governorsofficeofplanningandresearch.us Please attend our Virtual Career Fair: Date: Thursday, October 12 Time: 5:30pm PST For more information contact: Michael Morrison CPS HR Consulting 916.471.3411 Governor’s Office of Planning and Research Sacramento, CA 95814 Governor’s Office of Planning and Research website https://www.opr.ca.gov The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research is an equal opportunity employer.
Full Time
___________________________________________________________________________ Governor’s Office of Planning and Research - Sacramento, California Virtual Career Fair and Ongoing Job Opportunities We’re Hiring! Thursday, October 12 at 5:30pm PST ___________________________________________________________________________ The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research serves the Governor as the state’s planning, innovation and research agency and focuses on coordinated and equitable land use, climate resilience, economic, and community development. Now hiring for positions across our expanding branches, including HR and administration, IT, communications, legal and legislative affairs, policy and planning, and more! You can pre-register for the job fair here: https://cpshr-us.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpdumgrz4jG9LsB5az3ootImr_CDB19um2#/registration . We are hiring for the following positions: State Planning & Policy Development
ICARP Grant Administrative Analyst
ICARP Grant Administrative Assistant
ICARP Grant Administrative Analyst
ICARP Grant Administrator
Science Communications Officer
Special Project Assistant
ICARP Communications Coordinator
Precision Medicine Equity Officer
California Strategic Growth Council
Program Associate
Connecting Communities Analyst
Program Manager
Program Manager
Senior Program Analyst
Senior Program Specialist
CRC Program Analyst
Office of Community Partnerships & Strategic Communications
State Working Group Liaison
CRC Program Analyst
Community Engagement Program Coordinator
Racial Equity Commission
Coming soon!
Coming soon!
Coming soon!
Coming soon!
Coming soon!
California Volunteers
Multimedia Specialist
College Corps Regional Program Specialist
Social Media Director
Operations Analyst
Fiscal Compliance Analyst
Digital Liaison Specialist
Communications Manager
Graphic Designer III
Regional Climate Program Specialist
College Corps Special Advisor for Fellow Experience
External Affairs Regional Manager
Agency Administration & Operations
Executive Analyst
Access and Asset Management Support Specialist
Coming soon!
Coming soon!
To view Virtual Career Fair details and additional information on open Job Opportunities please view the following website: https://www.governorsofficeofplanningandresearch.us Please attend our Virtual Career Fair: Date: Thursday, October 12 Time: 5:30pm PST For more information contact: Michael Morrison CPS HR Consulting 916.471.3411 Governor’s Office of Planning and Research Sacramento, CA 95814 Governor’s Office of Planning and Research website https://www.opr.ca.gov The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research is an equal opportunity employer.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
New York, NY
Duties
At the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and value a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the communities we serve. As such, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service. Coordinating the various program and management activities within the region and with the Headquarters staff, as appropriate. Developing strategies and plans to fully optimize the use of human capital, financial resources, and advancements in technology to achieve optimum results. Participating in and leading programs aimed at communicating agency priorities and objectives to industry representatives, investors, other regulators, and members of the bar. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with senior officials in other SEC Offices and Divisions; state and federal government agencies, civil and criminal; regulated entities, and public companies; the securities bar; and the media. Having high-level oversight of regional administrative functions, including internal controls, budgets, information technology, office allocation, working with the Union, and other administrative support, and reporting to the Regional Director on these items. Performing the full range of supervisory duties, including evaluating employee performance; making recommendation for appointment and promotion; hearing and resolving complaints; identifying development and training needs of employees; and other related supervisory tasks. Supporting the NYRO Enforcement and Examination staff and liaising with national counterparts within the Divisions of Enforcement and Examinations. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a US Citizen. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position. Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement. This position has promotion potential to the SK-17. SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a two-year supervisory probationary period. SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position. DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements. PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized. DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. This position is not in the collective bargaining unit. This position is eligible to request telework in accordance with the SEC 's telework policy. Qualifications All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-14/15 level.
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT : SK-17 : Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level : Specialized Experience include: (1) supervising, providing strategic and business advice to senior level officials; (2) developing and implementing administrative policies, procedures, or initiatives to meet organizational needs and accomplish program objectives; (3) researching and analyzing established administrative issues; (4) preparing a variety of written documents, such as staff papers, status reports, or recommendations; and (5) acting as liaison with individuals and groups both inside and outside an organization regarding administrative and/or organizational matters. Experience must include work in both financial management and human resources with additional experience in at least "two" of the following areas: risk management, information technology and litigation support, acquisitions management, or document and records management. Additional information Disability Employment: For information on disability appointments, please visit http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/ IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) is available to individuals who have special priority selection rights under this plan. Individuals must be well-qualified for this position to receive consideration for special priority selection. CTAP eligibles will be considered well-qualified when receiving an adjudicated score of 80 or higher. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation for disability to participate in the application process at the SEC, submit the form for Reasonable Accommodation for Participation in Job Application Process here . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, sex (not limited to conduct which is sexual in nature, includes pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status), age (40 and over), religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, retaliation for participating in the EEO process or opposing discrimination. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information. Read more Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits .
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents
You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
Required : Your responses to the Online Assessment Questionnaire. Required: Your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience and the applicable employment dates with months and years. It is recommended that your resume include thetitle, series, and grade (e.g. SK-0301-12) for all relevant Federal experience . To determine if you qualify for this position, OHR will review your work history that is relevant to the specific position for which you applied. If you are a current SEC employee selected for this position, the standard percentage increases will be applied (i.e., 6% for non-supervisory and 10% for supervisory positions) if your selection results in a promotion. If your selection results in lateral movement (i.e. no change in grade) you will maintain your current salary. If your selection results in a change in grade from an SK-15 to an SK-16 you will maintain your current salary.Note: Your resume must directly address the definition of specialized experience listed in the qualification section of this announcement and must NOT contain pictures. Required, if applicable : CTAP documentation (a copy of a separation notice or other proof of eligibility for priority selection; a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location; AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.) *SEC EMPLOYEES : OHR will verify your competitive service eligibility via the SEC's personnel database.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Full-time
Duties
At the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and value a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the communities we serve. As such, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service. Coordinating the various program and management activities within the region and with the Headquarters staff, as appropriate. Developing strategies and plans to fully optimize the use of human capital, financial resources, and advancements in technology to achieve optimum results. Participating in and leading programs aimed at communicating agency priorities and objectives to industry representatives, investors, other regulators, and members of the bar. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with senior officials in other SEC Offices and Divisions; state and federal government agencies, civil and criminal; regulated entities, and public companies; the securities bar; and the media. Having high-level oversight of regional administrative functions, including internal controls, budgets, information technology, office allocation, working with the Union, and other administrative support, and reporting to the Regional Director on these items. Performing the full range of supervisory duties, including evaluating employee performance; making recommendation for appointment and promotion; hearing and resolving complaints; identifying development and training needs of employees; and other related supervisory tasks. Supporting the NYRO Enforcement and Examination staff and liaising with national counterparts within the Divisions of Enforcement and Examinations. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a US Citizen. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position. Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement. This position has promotion potential to the SK-17. SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a two-year supervisory probationary period. SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position. DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements. PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized. DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. This position is not in the collective bargaining unit. This position is eligible to request telework in accordance with the SEC 's telework policy. Qualifications All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-14/15 level.
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT : SK-17 : Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level : Specialized Experience include: (1) supervising, providing strategic and business advice to senior level officials; (2) developing and implementing administrative policies, procedures, or initiatives to meet organizational needs and accomplish program objectives; (3) researching and analyzing established administrative issues; (4) preparing a variety of written documents, such as staff papers, status reports, or recommendations; and (5) acting as liaison with individuals and groups both inside and outside an organization regarding administrative and/or organizational matters. Experience must include work in both financial management and human resources with additional experience in at least "two" of the following areas: risk management, information technology and litigation support, acquisitions management, or document and records management. Additional information Disability Employment: For information on disability appointments, please visit http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/ IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) is available to individuals who have special priority selection rights under this plan. Individuals must be well-qualified for this position to receive consideration for special priority selection. CTAP eligibles will be considered well-qualified when receiving an adjudicated score of 80 or higher. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation for disability to participate in the application process at the SEC, submit the form for Reasonable Accommodation for Participation in Job Application Process here . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, sex (not limited to conduct which is sexual in nature, includes pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status), age (40 and over), religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, retaliation for participating in the EEO process or opposing discrimination. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information. Read more Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits .
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents
You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
Required : Your responses to the Online Assessment Questionnaire. Required: Your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience and the applicable employment dates with months and years. It is recommended that your resume include thetitle, series, and grade (e.g. SK-0301-12) for all relevant Federal experience . To determine if you qualify for this position, OHR will review your work history that is relevant to the specific position for which you applied. If you are a current SEC employee selected for this position, the standard percentage increases will be applied (i.e., 6% for non-supervisory and 10% for supervisory positions) if your selection results in a promotion. If your selection results in lateral movement (i.e. no change in grade) you will maintain your current salary. If your selection results in a change in grade from an SK-15 to an SK-16 you will maintain your current salary.Note: Your resume must directly address the definition of specialized experience listed in the qualification section of this announcement and must NOT contain pictures. Required, if applicable : CTAP documentation (a copy of a separation notice or other proof of eligibility for priority selection; a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location; AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.) *SEC EMPLOYEES : OHR will verify your competitive service eligibility via the SEC's personnel database.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
Washington DC
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 comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: 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 2023 staff video! Job Description The Development Office at the Kennedy Center is a vibrant, dynamic, and creative group of over 50 professionals responsible for finding new, creative, sustainable, and efficient ways to meet or exceed the institution’s over $70M annual contributed income goal. These funds support the organization’s extraordinary programming—world class performances on our many stages at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.; local, regional, and national education programs reaching students, teachers, families, and budding artists; and community-driven social impact programming that upholds the legacy of President Kennedy in our role as his presidential memorial. The Special Events team directs and manages all development events, including fundraising and benefit-fulfillment events for the Kennedy Center, National Symphony Orchestra, and the Washington National Opera. Manage all facets of the event process including planning and implementation timelines for small to large events (10-500+ guests). The Assistant Manager must be able to exercise discretion in order to prioritize assignments and work under significant pressure, as many projects are time sensitive, involving concurrent deadlines, and have a direct impact on the donor base of the Kennedy Center. This highly collaborative individual is able to prioritize assignments and work under significant pressure. This person must have the ability to multi-task, independently plan and organize activities to prioritize daily workloads and projects, and meet deadlines. Unfailing attention to detail is critical. Sensitivity to potential difficult situations, ability to communicate and problem solve with a positive attitude is extremely important. Willingness to develop and implement new methods for improving effectiveness and efficiency in the event planning and logistics process is extremely important. Key Responsibilities Event Management Manage all facets of the event process including planning and implementation timelines for small to large events (10-500+ guests) Work collaboratively with key stakeholders for events to identify format, inventory and capacity, and location, to create design concept, and to manage the overall guest experience Work with internal and external vendors to create innovative event concepts, inspired menus, and unique designs aligning with industry trends. Manage all event logistics and pre-event walkthroughs, including coordination of load in/out, production set up, deliveries, vendor time management, security, facilities, and parking. Provide clear communication and guidance to the Development team on event timelines, details, and guest experience, including registration and RSVP process, and performance and dinner seating. Work collaboratively with Artistic Programming teams to coordinate VIP guest movement and full run of show. Relationship Management Serve as liaison for event hotel partners, managing room blocks and coordinating on-site activity, as necessary. Collaborating with Development and Programming to ensure all VIP and guest needs are accommodated. Serve as liaison for event photography and entertainment, such as bands, DJs, musicians, comedians, and other performers who are part of the pre- and post-event celebrations, receptions, and dinners. Budgeting Ensure all event expenses are recorded, paid, and remain within budget guidelines Collaborate on post-event financial reconciliation Teamwork Work collaboratively with the Special Events team to maintain a healthy, professional and vibrant working relationship within the office and across the institution. Support new ideas and creative development of events under supervision of the Director or Special Events Additional · Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Minimum 3 years’ experience in event management. The position requires a full appreciation and understanding of event planning and logistics as it applies to matters of food and beverage services, production services and other vendor negotiations that are in line with Kennedy Center standards. College degree or applicable professional experience. Excellent project management skills Work independently and in a collaborative team environment with ease. Proficiency in database management, Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer skills, as required. Experience with Tessitura strongly preferred. Have flexibility for extended hours, including nights and weekends. Investment in the Kennedy Center’s mission. Interest in arts, culture, and arts education is ideal. Experience navigating large, complex organizations, and collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional project management skills. Professional, resourceful, collaborative, and organized worker. Ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative and prioritize multiple projects. Willingness and ability to regularly participate in evening and weekend events. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area.
Full Time Regular
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 comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: 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 2023 staff video! Job Description The Development Office at the Kennedy Center is a vibrant, dynamic, and creative group of over 50 professionals responsible for finding new, creative, sustainable, and efficient ways to meet or exceed the institution’s over $70M annual contributed income goal. These funds support the organization’s extraordinary programming—world class performances on our many stages at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.; local, regional, and national education programs reaching students, teachers, families, and budding artists; and community-driven social impact programming that upholds the legacy of President Kennedy in our role as his presidential memorial. The Special Events team directs and manages all development events, including fundraising and benefit-fulfillment events for the Kennedy Center, National Symphony Orchestra, and the Washington National Opera. Manage all facets of the event process including planning and implementation timelines for small to large events (10-500+ guests). The Assistant Manager must be able to exercise discretion in order to prioritize assignments and work under significant pressure, as many projects are time sensitive, involving concurrent deadlines, and have a direct impact on the donor base of the Kennedy Center. This highly collaborative individual is able to prioritize assignments and work under significant pressure. This person must have the ability to multi-task, independently plan and organize activities to prioritize daily workloads and projects, and meet deadlines. Unfailing attention to detail is critical. Sensitivity to potential difficult situations, ability to communicate and problem solve with a positive attitude is extremely important. Willingness to develop and implement new methods for improving effectiveness and efficiency in the event planning and logistics process is extremely important. Key Responsibilities Event Management Manage all facets of the event process including planning and implementation timelines for small to large events (10-500+ guests) Work collaboratively with key stakeholders for events to identify format, inventory and capacity, and location, to create design concept, and to manage the overall guest experience Work with internal and external vendors to create innovative event concepts, inspired menus, and unique designs aligning with industry trends. Manage all event logistics and pre-event walkthroughs, including coordination of load in/out, production set up, deliveries, vendor time management, security, facilities, and parking. Provide clear communication and guidance to the Development team on event timelines, details, and guest experience, including registration and RSVP process, and performance and dinner seating. Work collaboratively with Artistic Programming teams to coordinate VIP guest movement and full run of show. Relationship Management Serve as liaison for event hotel partners, managing room blocks and coordinating on-site activity, as necessary. Collaborating with Development and Programming to ensure all VIP and guest needs are accommodated. Serve as liaison for event photography and entertainment, such as bands, DJs, musicians, comedians, and other performers who are part of the pre- and post-event celebrations, receptions, and dinners. Budgeting Ensure all event expenses are recorded, paid, and remain within budget guidelines Collaborate on post-event financial reconciliation Teamwork Work collaboratively with the Special Events team to maintain a healthy, professional and vibrant working relationship within the office and across the institution. Support new ideas and creative development of events under supervision of the Director or Special Events Additional · Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Minimum 3 years’ experience in event management. The position requires a full appreciation and understanding of event planning and logistics as it applies to matters of food and beverage services, production services and other vendor negotiations that are in line with Kennedy Center standards. College degree or applicable professional experience. Excellent project management skills Work independently and in a collaborative team environment with ease. Proficiency in database management, Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer skills, as required. Experience with Tessitura strongly preferred. Have flexibility for extended hours, including nights and weekends. Investment in the Kennedy Center’s mission. Interest in arts, culture, and arts education is ideal. Experience navigating large, complex organizations, and collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional project management skills. Professional, resourceful, collaborative, and organized worker. Ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative and prioritize multiple projects. Willingness and ability to regularly participate in evening and weekend events. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area.
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
Washington DC
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 comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: 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 2022 staff video! Job Description The Marketing team at the Kennedy Center is a lean group of analytical and creative thinkers responsible for driving ticket revenue and awareness of all Kennedy Center programs and initiatives. The team is passionate about the performing arts and supporting artists while using data and creative thinking to connect them to audiences. The Center’s Social Impact and non-performance Education initiatives are largely non-revenue generating roles. The Assistant Manager, Social Impact & Education supports the Center’s Social Impact and Education initiatives by assisting in the crafting and implementation of marketing campaigns and strategies that generate awareness, audience attendance, and audience engagement. Key Social Impact programs include the Center’s long-running Millennium Stage programming, Culture Caucus, Social Practice Residencies, Cartography, Arts Across America and more. The Center’s institutional Education programs include Arts Summit, VSA, and ongoing Moonshot Studio activations. The incumbent will collaborate with the Senior Marketing Manager and Marketing Analytics Manager to create both quantitative and qualitative metrics for success in the areas of Social Impact and Education. Duties & Responsibilities Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans for the Kennedy Center’s Social Impact and Education programming and initiatives. (this permeates every responsibility) Creates, routes and submits event setups for Social Impact and Education programming, including Millennium Stage Creates thoughtfully targeted patron lists for all direct mail, email, and social media efforts, using Tessitura’s extraction function Reports on promotion and engagement for all ticketed and non-ticketed Social Impact and Education events Supports Senior Marketing Manager to manage marketing budgets and attendance projections for all Social Impact and Education activities Collaborates with Asst. Manager, Audience Development to create joint affinity marketing campaigns Occasional evening and weekend on- and off-site attendance will be required Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications 2-4 years relevant experience Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field is preferred, but not required Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs, with strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel a plus Experience working with CRM systems. Experience with Tessitura a plus Excellent verbal and written communication skills Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area.
Full Time Regular
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 comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: 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 2022 staff video! Job Description The Marketing team at the Kennedy Center is a lean group of analytical and creative thinkers responsible for driving ticket revenue and awareness of all Kennedy Center programs and initiatives. The team is passionate about the performing arts and supporting artists while using data and creative thinking to connect them to audiences. The Center’s Social Impact and non-performance Education initiatives are largely non-revenue generating roles. The Assistant Manager, Social Impact & Education supports the Center’s Social Impact and Education initiatives by assisting in the crafting and implementation of marketing campaigns and strategies that generate awareness, audience attendance, and audience engagement. Key Social Impact programs include the Center’s long-running Millennium Stage programming, Culture Caucus, Social Practice Residencies, Cartography, Arts Across America and more. The Center’s institutional Education programs include Arts Summit, VSA, and ongoing Moonshot Studio activations. The incumbent will collaborate with the Senior Marketing Manager and Marketing Analytics Manager to create both quantitative and qualitative metrics for success in the areas of Social Impact and Education. Duties & Responsibilities Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans for the Kennedy Center’s Social Impact and Education programming and initiatives. (this permeates every responsibility) Creates, routes and submits event setups for Social Impact and Education programming, including Millennium Stage Creates thoughtfully targeted patron lists for all direct mail, email, and social media efforts, using Tessitura’s extraction function Reports on promotion and engagement for all ticketed and non-ticketed Social Impact and Education events Supports Senior Marketing Manager to manage marketing budgets and attendance projections for all Social Impact and Education activities Collaborates with Asst. Manager, Audience Development to create joint affinity marketing campaigns Occasional evening and weekend on- and off-site attendance will be required Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications 2-4 years relevant experience Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field is preferred, but not required Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs, with strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel a plus Experience working with CRM systems. Experience with Tessitura a plus Excellent verbal and written communication skills Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area.
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
Washington DC
National Symphony Orchestra Founded in 1931, the Orchestra has always been committed to artistic excellence and music education. In 1986, the National Symphony became an artistic affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where it has performed a full season of subscription concerts since the Center opened in 1971. Job Description This position is responsible for coordination of all NSO media projects and media report and assists with maintenance of the NSO performance database and intranet; OPAS. This position reports to the NSO General Manager and works with the NSO Assistant Manager Orchestra Operations Key Responsibilities Media Projects: Coordinate media projects, gather content for albums and digital releases including cover art, photos, liner notes, and crediting, monitor progress against project timelines, and work with the NSO team, NSO marketing, public relations, KC social media and LSO Live to support the launch and promotion of new NSO albums. Work with NSO Library and NSO General Manager on music and photo licenses. Monitor license terms and work with KC Multimedia to remove expired content. Monitor the NSO website for content updates and work with the KC web team, NSO artistic, marketing, and development teams to regularly update the website. This position is trained to make website updates in collaboration with the KC web team. Coordinate all media reporting including B-16 forms, promotional and radio report forms. Track media revenues for revenue sharing purposes. Coordinate recording approvals for the NSO radio broadcast series with Classical WETA. • Work with the KC gift shop to ensure that the NSO product is available in the gift shop and online. Coordinate merchandise and signings at NSO concerts. Project manage the annual NSO Donor CD. Maintain the database of recordings available to NSO Musicians and work with the team to facilitate access to recordings for NSO Musicians. Work with NSO Artistic and Archives to organize and NSO recordings archive. OPAS Support: Update the OPAS Intranet on a weekly basis. Support with OPAS database maintenance and data entry. Tracking new custom report requests and handling the report editing process for new custom reports Key Qualifications A minimum of two years administrative experience. Prior orchestra administration experience and/or knowledge of classical music repertoire and artists is an asset. Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Must be able to handle multiple administrative projects simultaneously, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs, and the ability to learn new programs and become proficient in them quickly. Experience with Adobe InDesign, web editing, database programs will all be beneficial to this role. Self-motivation, adaptability, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Part Time Regular
National Symphony Orchestra Founded in 1931, the Orchestra has always been committed to artistic excellence and music education. In 1986, the National Symphony became an artistic affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where it has performed a full season of subscription concerts since the Center opened in 1971. Job Description This position is responsible for coordination of all NSO media projects and media report and assists with maintenance of the NSO performance database and intranet; OPAS. This position reports to the NSO General Manager and works with the NSO Assistant Manager Orchestra Operations Key Responsibilities Media Projects: Coordinate media projects, gather content for albums and digital releases including cover art, photos, liner notes, and crediting, monitor progress against project timelines, and work with the NSO team, NSO marketing, public relations, KC social media and LSO Live to support the launch and promotion of new NSO albums. Work with NSO Library and NSO General Manager on music and photo licenses. Monitor license terms and work with KC Multimedia to remove expired content. Monitor the NSO website for content updates and work with the KC web team, NSO artistic, marketing, and development teams to regularly update the website. This position is trained to make website updates in collaboration with the KC web team. Coordinate all media reporting including B-16 forms, promotional and radio report forms. Track media revenues for revenue sharing purposes. Coordinate recording approvals for the NSO radio broadcast series with Classical WETA. • Work with the KC gift shop to ensure that the NSO product is available in the gift shop and online. Coordinate merchandise and signings at NSO concerts. Project manage the annual NSO Donor CD. Maintain the database of recordings available to NSO Musicians and work with the team to facilitate access to recordings for NSO Musicians. Work with NSO Artistic and Archives to organize and NSO recordings archive. OPAS Support: Update the OPAS Intranet on a weekly basis. Support with OPAS database maintenance and data entry. Tracking new custom report requests and handling the report editing process for new custom reports Key Qualifications A minimum of two years administrative experience. Prior orchestra administration experience and/or knowledge of classical music repertoire and artists is an asset. Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Must be able to handle multiple administrative projects simultaneously, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs, and the ability to learn new programs and become proficient in them quickly. Experience with Adobe InDesign, web editing, database programs will all be beneficial to this role. Self-motivation, adaptability, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
Washington DC
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 comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: 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 2022 staff video! Job Description This position is responsible for supporting the Campus Rentals team, along with approval duties within the ArtsVision scheduling software for all internal and external use of theatrical and non-theatrical venues both indoors and outdoors across the entire Kennedy Center campus. Serves as the primary logistician and manager of events within the Center and REACH consisting of ticketed components both for either private or public, with consideration of all patron, artist and staff needs. The Assistant Manager of Campus Rentals (Events Assistant Manager) represents the Kennedy Center to all clients who want to use any venue for a contracted rental program; answering rental inquiries, creating license agreements, and ensuring the client’s program occurs in an organized manner with a focus on customer service, according to Center policies. This position closely coordinates with the entire Campus Rentals, Production, and Facilities teams (Operations Department) to ensure that all spaces are fully and capably utilized. The Assistant Manager will support the Director of Campus Planning and Rentals, with reporting of budgets. Oversee the Campus Rentals inquiry inbox for distribution of email inquiries to the assigned Campus Rentals employees, under the advisement of the Campus Rentals team. The Assistant Manager will input rental inquiry details into Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software and maintain entries throughout the entire rental process. Key Responsibilities Coordinates licensing and production aspects for all rental events, provides cost estimates, creates license agreements, processes deposits, advances the program, and presents the settlement to the client, with high attention to customer service and client retention. Confirm all details pre-event and communicate with internal departments requesting event support. Finalize the post-event billing and collection of outstanding balances as needed, and overall client relations. Oversee inquiry email inbox, assessing calendar availability to align with client space needs. Respond to contracted rental clients and tour prospective clients in the Manager’s absence. Be available for rentals as required. Ensure effective management of all details related to the rental. Administrative organization and maintenance of the CRM Software, in collaboration with the entire Campus Rentals team. Maintains and coordinates all schedules through ArtsVision and serves as the master user and approver for calendar internal and external inquiries. Ensures that all data entered into ArtsVision is maintained in a consistent and organized manner. Seeks and coordinates additional opportunities for the use and rental of the Kennedy Center spaces. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and two to five years’ experience in theater, events, or production management required. Proficiency in the calendar software ArtsVision highly preferred, with demonstrated knowledge of venue management and related calendar software required. Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of ArtsVision or other venue calendar software. Excellent organization and communication skills. Sound business judgment in matters of contractual obligations, artist hospitality, event billing settlements, and front of house and back of house operations. The ability to work under deadlines and have the flexibility to multi-task a wide-range of projects. Excellent communication and intermediary skills are necessary to work effectively with a diverse group of constituencies. This includes effective problem solving and logistics driven decisions for the best outcome for the client. Additional Information This is a very busy, fast-paced environment which requires flexibility in adjusting to changing priorities and demands. Safety, guest service and teamwork are the primary values in this division. The noise level in the work environment is normal, with occasional loud noise when backstage in a theater or during social event programs. Some extended hours including nights and weekends.
Full Time Regular
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 comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: 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 2022 staff video! Job Description This position is responsible for supporting the Campus Rentals team, along with approval duties within the ArtsVision scheduling software for all internal and external use of theatrical and non-theatrical venues both indoors and outdoors across the entire Kennedy Center campus. Serves as the primary logistician and manager of events within the Center and REACH consisting of ticketed components both for either private or public, with consideration of all patron, artist and staff needs. The Assistant Manager of Campus Rentals (Events Assistant Manager) represents the Kennedy Center to all clients who want to use any venue for a contracted rental program; answering rental inquiries, creating license agreements, and ensuring the client’s program occurs in an organized manner with a focus on customer service, according to Center policies. This position closely coordinates with the entire Campus Rentals, Production, and Facilities teams (Operations Department) to ensure that all spaces are fully and capably utilized. The Assistant Manager will support the Director of Campus Planning and Rentals, with reporting of budgets. Oversee the Campus Rentals inquiry inbox for distribution of email inquiries to the assigned Campus Rentals employees, under the advisement of the Campus Rentals team. The Assistant Manager will input rental inquiry details into Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software and maintain entries throughout the entire rental process. Key Responsibilities Coordinates licensing and production aspects for all rental events, provides cost estimates, creates license agreements, processes deposits, advances the program, and presents the settlement to the client, with high attention to customer service and client retention. Confirm all details pre-event and communicate with internal departments requesting event support. Finalize the post-event billing and collection of outstanding balances as needed, and overall client relations. Oversee inquiry email inbox, assessing calendar availability to align with client space needs. Respond to contracted rental clients and tour prospective clients in the Manager’s absence. Be available for rentals as required. Ensure effective management of all details related to the rental. Administrative organization and maintenance of the CRM Software, in collaboration with the entire Campus Rentals team. Maintains and coordinates all schedules through ArtsVision and serves as the master user and approver for calendar internal and external inquiries. Ensures that all data entered into ArtsVision is maintained in a consistent and organized manner. Seeks and coordinates additional opportunities for the use and rental of the Kennedy Center spaces. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and two to five years’ experience in theater, events, or production management required. Proficiency in the calendar software ArtsVision highly preferred, with demonstrated knowledge of venue management and related calendar software required. Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of ArtsVision or other venue calendar software. Excellent organization and communication skills. Sound business judgment in matters of contractual obligations, artist hospitality, event billing settlements, and front of house and back of house operations. The ability to work under deadlines and have the flexibility to multi-task a wide-range of projects. Excellent communication and intermediary skills are necessary to work effectively with a diverse group of constituencies. This includes effective problem solving and logistics driven decisions for the best outcome for the client. Additional Information This is a very busy, fast-paced environment which requires flexibility in adjusting to changing priorities and demands. Safety, guest service and teamwork are the primary values in this division. The noise level in the work environment is normal, with occasional loud noise when backstage in a theater or during social event programs. Some extended hours including nights and weekends.
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
Washington DC
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 comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: 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 2022 staff video! Job Description Join a dynamic, creative, and dedicated group of arts administrators in the Kennedy Center’s Programming Department. The shared services team includes three unique and boundary pushing departments – Chamber, Classical New Music, and Jazz; Comedy and Institutional Programming, and Hip Hop Culture and Contemporary Music, allowing for exciting cross-discipline collaboration with an emphasis on work with Artistic Directors Renée Fleming, Jennifer Koh, Jason Moran, and Q-Tip. The Manager, Programming oversees the operations of the Shared Services department, managing staffing, logistics, and internal communications in support of the Kennedy Center’s Chamber, Classical New Music, and Jazz; Comedy and Institutional Programming, and Hip Hop Culture and Contemporary Music Departments. The Manager must be able to make decisions and exercise discretion in order to prioritize assignments and work under significant pressure, as many projects are time sensitive and involve concurrent deadlines. An eagerness to take initiative, communicate and problem solve with a positive attitude is essential. The Manager will encourage balance and equity of resources for the success of all programs for the entire department. The Manager will also be an internal advocate and leader for the Shared Services department across the organization. Key Responsibilities Oversees staffing, contracting, and logistics for all performances, events, and/or activities for the Kennedy Center’s Chamber, Classical New Music and Jazz; Comedy and Institutional Programming, and Hip-Hop Culture and Contemporary Music seasons. Duties include but are not limited to: Manages staff of full-time employees in the Shared Services department. Grows and manages roster of part-time Production Assistants in the Shared-Services department. Hires and manages contract line producers for specific projects in collaboration with respective Director. Creates schedules for the department, staffing plans, and liaises with the Artistic Planning Office and other internal departments to ensure all Shared Services artistic departments have sufficient administrative and show duty support throughout each respective department’s performance seasons. Ensures that support staff has information and materials he/she needs to successfully advance a performance/event/festival, etc. Oversees temporary and overtime staffing budget. Creates and socializes office norms, department templates, and project management tools to support staff and directors to streamline the Shared Services Department’s processes. Collaborates with Directors to manage and strategize current and future season programming based on resources available. Identify pinch points throughout current and future seasons and strategize best ways to resource all programs and events effectively. Monitor trends from past seasons to advise on future season programming decisions. Manage “PodSquad” date allocation among Chamber, Classical New Music, and Jazz; Hip Hop Culture and Contemporary Music; and Comedy and Institutional Programming in the planning calendar(s) in coordination with Campus Planning. Represent and advocate for all departments in venue calendar meetings. Line produce festivals, concerts, and events. Tasks include, but are not limited to: Internal team management, talent procurement, artist advance, contracting, coordinating production elements, hiring production staff, and other duties as needed per event. Liaise between outside organizations and internal departments including marketing, digital, PR, government relations, and development. Create and manage budgets for large-scale projects. Report out on performance/event/initiative results. Program design and creation. Work with Directors and support staff to design and develop thematic ideas, research and evaluate trends and new programming ideas. Review institutional data to direct programming. Attends meetings in any of the Director’s absence, as requested, to ensure that action items are advanced. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications 6+ years experience in commercial music presenting and/or performing arts management. 3+ years experience managing and supervising group(s) along with strong leadership skills. Bachelor’s degree in Arts Administration or Business Management or equivalent experience. Ability to create and maintain clear channels of communication with all members and constituents. Affinity for budgets, long-range planning, and problem solving necessary. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area.
Full Time Regular
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 comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: 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 2022 staff video! Job Description Join a dynamic, creative, and dedicated group of arts administrators in the Kennedy Center’s Programming Department. The shared services team includes three unique and boundary pushing departments – Chamber, Classical New Music, and Jazz; Comedy and Institutional Programming, and Hip Hop Culture and Contemporary Music, allowing for exciting cross-discipline collaboration with an emphasis on work with Artistic Directors Renée Fleming, Jennifer Koh, Jason Moran, and Q-Tip. The Manager, Programming oversees the operations of the Shared Services department, managing staffing, logistics, and internal communications in support of the Kennedy Center’s Chamber, Classical New Music, and Jazz; Comedy and Institutional Programming, and Hip Hop Culture and Contemporary Music Departments. The Manager must be able to make decisions and exercise discretion in order to prioritize assignments and work under significant pressure, as many projects are time sensitive and involve concurrent deadlines. An eagerness to take initiative, communicate and problem solve with a positive attitude is essential. The Manager will encourage balance and equity of resources for the success of all programs for the entire department. The Manager will also be an internal advocate and leader for the Shared Services department across the organization. Key Responsibilities Oversees staffing, contracting, and logistics for all performances, events, and/or activities for the Kennedy Center’s Chamber, Classical New Music and Jazz; Comedy and Institutional Programming, and Hip-Hop Culture and Contemporary Music seasons. Duties include but are not limited to: Manages staff of full-time employees in the Shared Services department. Grows and manages roster of part-time Production Assistants in the Shared-Services department. Hires and manages contract line producers for specific projects in collaboration with respective Director. Creates schedules for the department, staffing plans, and liaises with the Artistic Planning Office and other internal departments to ensure all Shared Services artistic departments have sufficient administrative and show duty support throughout each respective department’s performance seasons. Ensures that support staff has information and materials he/she needs to successfully advance a performance/event/festival, etc. Oversees temporary and overtime staffing budget. Creates and socializes office norms, department templates, and project management tools to support staff and directors to streamline the Shared Services Department’s processes. Collaborates with Directors to manage and strategize current and future season programming based on resources available. Identify pinch points throughout current and future seasons and strategize best ways to resource all programs and events effectively. Monitor trends from past seasons to advise on future season programming decisions. Manage “PodSquad” date allocation among Chamber, Classical New Music, and Jazz; Hip Hop Culture and Contemporary Music; and Comedy and Institutional Programming in the planning calendar(s) in coordination with Campus Planning. Represent and advocate for all departments in venue calendar meetings. Line produce festivals, concerts, and events. Tasks include, but are not limited to: Internal team management, talent procurement, artist advance, contracting, coordinating production elements, hiring production staff, and other duties as needed per event. Liaise between outside organizations and internal departments including marketing, digital, PR, government relations, and development. Create and manage budgets for large-scale projects. Report out on performance/event/initiative results. Program design and creation. Work with Directors and support staff to design and develop thematic ideas, research and evaluate trends and new programming ideas. Review institutional data to direct programming. Attends meetings in any of the Director’s absence, as requested, to ensure that action items are advanced. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications 6+ years experience in commercial music presenting and/or performing arts management. 3+ years experience managing and supervising group(s) along with strong leadership skills. Bachelor’s degree in Arts Administration or Business Management or equivalent experience. Ability to create and maintain clear channels of communication with all members and constituents. Affinity for budgets, long-range planning, and problem solving necessary. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area.