Dance Programming Assistant Manager

About The Kennedy Center

"I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit." - President John F. Kennedy

The Kennedy Center is the nation's cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra.

At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.

Mission Statement: As America's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across the United States and around the world, connecting the greatest living artists with audiences of every stripe, no matter their background. We welcome all Americans and creators and visitors from across the globe to discover, experience, learn about, be inspired by, and engage with the arts.

Why Join Us

We offer a total rewards package to all full-time employees to include:

• Staff offers for discount tickets
• Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment)
• Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA)
• Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA

Pay Details

The Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected salary range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This is the targeted range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, and experience as it relates to the position qualifications and responsibilities.

Job Description

The Dance Programming Assistant Manager works within the Dance Programming department team to manage all logistical planning and necessary communication to ensure the success of the Kennedy Center ballet and dance subscription series and any additional programming.

The Assistant 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 listen and communicate openly and problem solve in a collaborative environment is essential. An ideal candidate is creative and has familiarity, perspectives, and personal opinions about the global dance field at large.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Executes logistics for all performances, events, and/or activities for the Kennedy Center's Dance and Ballet subscription series. Duties include but are not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Arrange, negotiate, and manage contracts and payments for all necessary hotels and artist transportation as needed.
  • Act as primary liaison between visiting artists and various departments of the Center for a portion of the Center's Dance season.
  • When acting as primary liaison, manage Department's visa needs as necessary for international companies and artists, in consultation with the Center's Office of General Counsel.
  • When acting as primary liaison, lead Department's supernumerary program, arranging and managing auditions, and overseeing the collection and processing of necessary paperwork and payment for all performers.
  • Maintain contact with production managers, orchestra manager, education staff, press representative, advertising and marketing personnel, special events coordinators, and theater managers in order to ensure the flow of information between these departments and visiting artists. Work with all of these people to develop schedules, establish needs, review promotional materials, and organize events.
  • Company management including arranging travel, housing, meals, fee payments, playbills, tickets, and matters of hospitality when needed.
  • Track payments and maintain budgets, with guidance from Director, to keep Dance Programming department in good financial standing.
  • With guidance and oversight from Director, hire interpreters, musicians, conductors, dancers, and performance staff when necessary.
  • Attend performances as a representative of Dance Programming.
  
  
  
  
• Direct, curate, and produce as assigned (with Director's input), various programs supporting the dance community in the DMV area. These programs may include the annual Local Dance Commissioning Project and the annual National Dance Day program. Lead department colleagues on the execution of these programs. Serve as main point of contact for artists participating in these programs.
• Interview, train and manage department interns.
• Serve as primary liaison for Dance Programming's Community Partnerships contacts in collaboration with Social Impact colleagues.
• Handle administrative responsibilities for the office including the ordering of office supplies, booking department travel for Dance Programming team members, payment of monthly credit card bills and other various payment processing as needed.
• Attend meetings as a representative of Dance Programming as requested, to ensure that information is shared and action items are advanced.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Experience in dance touring, presenting and or management required.
• Two (2) or more years of experience managing and supervising group(s) along with strong leadership skills required.
• Ability to create and maintain clear channels of communication with all members and constituents from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Affinity for organization, problem solving, time management, and ability to tackle multiple concurrent projects is imperative. An ideal candidate is creative and has familiarity, perspectives, and personal opinions about the global dance field at large.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided.
• Candidate must be willing to work onsite.

Additional Information

• Must be able to work odd-hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional work beyond 40 hours/week. Occasional travel may be required. Must be on-call during performance weeks and company travel days.
• Weekend and evening hours are required, and will be arranged in advance.
• Travel may be required.