Teaching Artist Strategy And Implementation 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 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

With guidance and input from the Senior Director School and Community Programs and Director of Curriculum and Administration, facilitate and collaboratively work with the Changing Education Through the Arts (CETA) team to evaluate strategy and implementation for identification, recruitment, and sustainment of teaching artists, locally and nationally for the School and Community programs, as well as a range of other programs throughout the Education Division including the REACH.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and recommend appropriate local and national teaching artists to develop and present arts education programs for the Kennedy Center, inclusive of residencies, workshops for teachers, events for families, and other education events which will take place within the Kennedy Center, the REACH, schools, locally and across the nation, as well as virtually. Facilitate and serve as the Point of Contact for the Teaching Artist Pod, which includes primarily representatives from School and Community Programs, for selection and strategy implementation of teaching artists. Makes recommendations to program leads (e.g. DC School and Community Initiatives and Changing Education through the Arts) on teaching artist selections to programs.

• With guidance and input from Director, Curriculum and Administration, supervise, administer, evaluate, and support select teaching artists annually as they present professional learning (CETA, National Community Partnerships, Turnaround Arts) events for teachers at the Kennedy Center and virtually.

• Oversee the development and maintenance of the Kennedy Center teaching artist database, including an internal version for staff planning and selection, and external version for partners and general public.

• Serve as a consultant to other Education Departments regarding teaching artists.

• Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Experience with educational settings, including students, teachers, and teaching artists required. A broad knowledge of the performing arts, education, and school districts is required.

• An undergraduate degree in either the performing arts, arts education, education, or equivalent experience is necessary.

• 3 years experience hiring, observing, providing feedback, and evaluating teaching artists is preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills; must be a creative problem solver; be able to write clearly and conceptualize ideas, and have experience supervising contractors Must be able to organize and prioritize a large volume of work.

• Ability to observe teaching and give constructive, respectful feedback to teaching artists

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Excellent public speaking skills

• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office

• Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area.

Additional Information

• National travel up to 5% may be required; local travel of up to 20% may be required.

• Local travel for off-site events to schools and other venues is required.

• Must be able to come to work early and/or stay late to supervise events. Occasional weekend work is required.