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Summer 2021 Virtual Internship

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Details

Posted:

January 28, 2021

Location:

Washington, D.C.

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Salary:

$15.00 per hour

Type:

Temp to Full Time - Internship

Categories:

Administration, Interns

Preferred Education:

Some College

The Kennedy Center Internship Program is a holistic and rigorous professional development program designed to elevate the next generation of leaders in the arts, cultural, and non-profit fields. Kennedy Center Interns spend a significant amount of their time at the Kennedy Center in individual placements, gaining valuable work experience and technical skills in their chosen field. Additionally, Kennedy Center interns participate in the various components of the Kennedy Center Internship curriculum in order to increase leadership potential and fluency in the non-profit and cultural sectors.

This is a paid internship program ($15.00 per hour) based in Washington, D.C., but will be virtual for the Summer 2021 term.

About the Program

Through the program curriculum interns will:

Participate in trainings with senior staff members on a variety of arts administration topics including interview skills, networking, resume and cover letter writing, and success in the workplace.
Attend workshops hosted by directors and managers that provide insight into the many different departments at the Kennedy Center.
Attend cross-departmental meetings to understand the workings of a matrix organization.
Shadow staff members in multiple departments.

Applicants must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program at the time the application is due. International applicants are encouraged to apply, however, the Kennedy Center does not sponsor visas, and thus applicants will be required to provide proof of visa at time of application.

NOTES:

5 openings.
Telecommuting is allowed.

Additional Salary Information: Interns are not eligible for benefits.

About The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts