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.
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
Moonshot Studio Activity Planning, Development, and Design
Other duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications
Additional consideration will be given to candidates who also possess:
Additional Information
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.
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.
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.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, located on 17 acres overlooking the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., is America's living memorial to President Kennedy as well as the nation's busiest arts facility. The Center, which opened on September 8, 1971, continues its efforts to fulfill President Kennedy's vision by producing and presenting an unmatched variety of theater and musicals, dance and ballet, orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular, world, and folk music, and multimedia performances for all ages. We are the nation???s beacon for the performing arts, engaging artists and audiences around the world to share, inspire, and celebrate the cultural heritage by which a great society is defined and remembered.