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Programming Assistant Manager (Hip Hop Culture & Contemporary Music)

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan, relocation assistance
United States, D.C., Washington
2700 F Street Northwest (Show on map)
Oct 15, 2024

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 2024 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 teams - Chamber, Classical New Music, and Jazz; Special Programming & Comedy; and Hip Hop Culture and Contemporary Music, allowing for exciting cross-discipline collaboration with an emphasis on work with Artistic Directors Renee Fleming, Jennifer Koh, Jason Moran, and Q-Tip.

The Assistant Manager, Programming - Hip Hop Culture and Contemporary Music will primarily support the administrative aspects of the Hip Hop Culture and Contemporary Music Department managing the day-to-day operations of the department under the Director, Hip Hop Culture and Contemporary Music. This position is essential in furthering the Hip Hop Culture and Contemporary Music department's mission to celebrate hip hop's role as a catalyst for innovation, exploration, and transformation and its power to build and transform communities through art and action. This position reports directly to the Senior Manager, Programming.

Although this position will primarily focus on specific disciplines and programs, the ecosystem of the Shared Services department requires staff to work across all three departments as assigned by the Senior Manager, Programming, learning about each genre while assisting with show duty, festivals, internally produced performances and/or events, and other large-scale projects.

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 take initiative, communicate, work independently and in a team setting, and problem solve with a positive attitude is essential.

Key Responsibilities



  • Project Management: Act as line producer for performances, festivals, and other Kennedy Center events including, but not limited to artist advance, contracting, artist payments, and liaising with relevant internal departments (Production, Box Office, Marketing, PR, etc.) and providing day-of-show execution for productions in the Concert Hall, Eisenhower Theater, Opera House, Terrace Theater, Family Theater, REACH Campus, and virtual offerings.
  • Day-to-day management and administrative support for the Hip Hop Culture and Contemporary Music department under the direction of Director of Hip Hop Culture and Contemporary Music and Senior Manager, Programming.
  • Company management including arranging travel, housing, and hospitality for visiting artists when required.
  • Payroll processing for all union and non-union employees working on produced shows.
  • Communicate confirmed programming information to Marketing and Press and confirmed production information to Production.
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Social Media Teams on the management of the Kennedy Center Hip Hop Instagram account.
  • Research and assist towards implementation thereof, of artists, themes, and concepts as they pertain to Hip Hop Culture and Contemporary Music programming. Attend live performances whenever possible.
  • General correspondence and other duties as assigned.


Key Qualifications



  • A bachelor's degree is encouraged for this position.
  • Minimum of 3 years' work experience in a related field.
  • Must be extremely detail-oriented, have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment, work well under pressure and be able to meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Asana Project Management.
  • Must be comfortable working with well-known performing artists. The position requires availability on some evenings and weekends.
  • Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided.


Additional Information



  • Lifting boxes of hospitality supplies, and bundles of bottled water, onto carts - and - pushing these carts around the campus to set-up backstage artist hospitality is required
  • Some travel may be required.

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