Program Coordinator Social Impact (Creative Alliances)

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

Program Coordinator, Social Impact will assist with planning and coordination of Social Impact programs and their related activities. Monitor implementation of programs to help ensure that they are delivered on schedule, within the stated budget envelope and functioning smoothly.  Work with the Social Impact staff, with an emphasis on Creative Alliances, to center anti-racist practices in project coordination and in the approach to key project tasks inclusive of artist services, asset collection, ticketing, and general administrative tasks relating to the planning and execution of all Social Impact activations.  

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and line produce Social Impact programmatic experiences including, but not limited to, artist advance, contracting, artist payments, and liaising with relevant internal departments (Production, Box Office, Marketing, PR, Multimedia, Access, etc.) for activations across the Center with an emphasis on the REACH Campus, Millennium Stage, and virtual offerings.
• Coordinate travel, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, and hospitality requirements for artists and departmental staff ensuring that the best possible rate is secured and itineraries are created. 
• Provide day-to-day administrative support for the Social Impact Department including, but not limited to, scheduling and agenizing Social Impact department and pod meetings, maintaining accurate notes for the meetings, expense reimbursements, invoice processing, ordering office and show supplies, and guiding department interns.
• Communicate confirmed programming information to Marketing Department and confirmed production information to Production Department.
• Run Millennium Stage where necessary.  Liaises directly with artists, technical crew, and ushers to execute day-of performance activities from load-in to load-out.
• Research, ideate, and assist towards implementation thereof, of artists, themes, and concepts as they pertain to Creative Alliances Programming. Attend live activations whenever possible.
• Assist with budget tracking and payment processing.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Key Qualifications

• 2-3 years of administrative experience in a performing arts venue.  Experience with artist services and contracts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Must be able to execute fast paced and a large volume work independently.
• Must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area.

Additional Information

Occasional lifting and moving of office supplies and artist hospitality needs weighing as much as 40lbs. Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends and work beyond 40 hours/week as needed. Will participate in coverage of Millennium Stage shows as needed.

The noise level in the work environment is normal, but volume can be loud based on the performance in progress.