Marketing Coordinator

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 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
• Flexible work arrangements
• We like to have fun! Check out the Kennedy Center National Dance Day 2024 staff video!

Pay Details

The Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000, 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 Marketing Coordinator provides critical administrative and campaign support to the Kennedy Center's Marketing Strategy team, ensuring the smooth execution of initiatives that drive revenue, attendance, and audience engagement. Reporting to the Director of Marketing, this role works collaboratively across the entire marketing strategy team to support campaigns for the Center's diverse programming. From Broadway and classical music to family theater, contemporary dance, and popular music, the Kennedy Center presents a wide breadth of performances, offering unique opportunities to engage with varied audiences. The Marketing Coordinator plays an integral role in managing workflows, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining CRM lists, and contributing to the success of marketing efforts across the institution.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Coordination & Administrative Support

• Support the Marketing Strategy team in the execution of marketing campaigns across genres, ensuring timely delivery of materials and meeting campaign deadlines.
• Coordinate administrative tasks, including scheduling, routing approvals, tracking campaign deliverables, and maintaining organizational systems for marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with the marketing CRM team to build and maintain audience segmentation lists in Tessitura for email and direct mail campaigns.

Reporting & Data Management

• Generate and distribute reports on campaign performance, ticket sales, and audience trends to inform marketing strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of marketing efforts, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and reporting requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with members of the Marketing Strategy team to support institution-wide initiatives and campaigns.
• Assist in coordinating marketing efforts with programming staff, community partners, and other internal departments.

Event Support & Other Duties

• Provide on-site support for select performances and events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred; must have at least one year professional experience in sales, marketing or performing arts management.
• Experience in Project Management
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment. In addition, the candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to produce effective oral and written communications. The person must maintain a high level of productivity and have increased attention to detail. He/she/they must also possess advance capabilities with standard personal computing programs. A working knowledge of CRM system, Tessitura preferred.

Additional Information

Travel up to 2% may be required.