Director - Theater Programming

The Kennedy Center • Washington, DC

4d • $95,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Director, Theater Programming works with SVP of Artistic Programming to manage the operations of the department’s presentations and self-produced shows. In addition to managing budgets and contracts, they will serve as the primary point of contacted for production logistics and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. The Director must be able to make decisions and exercise discretion in order to prioritize assignments and work under pressure, as many projects are time sensitive and involve concurrent deadlines.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 – 8 years experience working in the Arts, in the capacity of Associate Producer/Associate General Director, and/or Marketing or Booking agent.
• Must have familiarity with theater related budgets, numbers, contracts, etc.
• Bachelor of Arts or Science, Masters, or other education/experience in arts management
• Detail oriented, knowledge of Excel and accounting systems, and ability to prioritize between multiple job responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to work with various levels at the Center.
• Ability to work well with artists, booking managers and agents.
• 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.
• Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area.
• Relocation assistance is not provided.
• Candidate must be willing to work onsite.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a non-profit arts institution and/or Broadway/theatrical office.

Responsibilities

• Manages contracting, budgets, and logistics, for 50% of all Theater Programming presentations and productions, working with external agencies, communicating with artists and agents, and working with internal staff to coordinate education, special events and legal issues.
• Serves as General Director for assigned produced theatrical productions including contracting creative teams, stage management, and artists. This will include:
• Contracting and maintaining of weekly financials and budgets
• Management of internal booking calendar and ArtsVision for current and upcoming season of shows;
• Liaising with company management, creative teams, Kennedy Center Booking, and Kennedy Center Production, to coordinate logistics for space management (onsite and offsite), production schedules and calendars, and production requirements for rehearsals and performances;
• Management of payroll for all show employees;
• Oversight of all payments as outlined in contracts and agreements;
• Insures smooth flow of all communications
• Work with Center’s Marketing, PR, and Development departments to advance presented and produced Theater programs.
• Works with Coordinator on programming projects.
• Manages logistical details for approximately 200 performances or ancillary events per season
• Research and evaluate trends and new programming ideas.
• Review institutional data to help direct programming.
• Reads scripts or other submitted materials on new plays and evaluate for artistic merit and production feasibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees