The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts · 18 hours ago
Director - Theater Programming
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$95K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expThe John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. The Director of Theater Programming will manage the operations of the department’s presentations and self-produced shows, overseeing budgets, contracts, and production logistics while coordinating with various stakeholders.
Education
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
Qualification
Required
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
Prior experience working in a non-profit arts institution and/or Broadway/theatrical office
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
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
Company
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts produces and presents theatre and musicals, dance and ballet, and more.
Founded in 1971Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
The Genesis Inspiration Foundation
2025-12-18Grant
Leadership Team
Stacey B. Johnson
Chief Financial Officer
Alexandra van den Heever
Manager, National Community Partnerships (Education Division)
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