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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
The Assistant Manager of Fundraising Communications is a member of the Strategic and Fundraising Communications team within the Office of Development. This shared services team is tasked with communication strategies for some of the Center's key stakeholders, including Members, donors, committee members, and the Board of Trustees.
The AM will take a lead role in creating bespoke and templated materials such as impact reports, informational documents, solicitations, presentations, event materials, and more in print, digital, and email formats. This position will have a special emphasis on email communication strategies, supporting the office in the creation of regular fundraising and engagement emails, and reporting on their success. The AM is a team player, working closely with frontline teams, marketing, strategy, special events, programming, and the Office of the President. In addition to creating new materials, the AM will be responsible for ensuring existing materials are accurate and readily available for institutional use.
Key Responsibilities
Work cross-departmentally to source content for and create communication materials in support of the Kennedy Center's fundraising and institutional storytelling initiatives. Prioritize multi-channel materials with consistent branding, language, and design. Draft copy and create design, utilizing Kennedy Center style guides. Project examples include:
- Impact, quarterly, and annual reports
- Informational materials
- Fundraising event sales needs and other collateral
- Emails and newsletters
- Proposals and solicitations
- Blog posts
Create a variety of fundraising and engagement emails for the office, and report on their success. Examples of emails include:
- Renewals
- Benefit reminders
- Event invitations
- Newsletters
Maintain library of department-wide library of templates, informational one-pagers, and shared resources
Serve as a cross departmental liaison and resource for information sharing, project development, and review coordination across Kennedy Center teams
Other duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications
- 2-3 years prior experience in non-profit development or communications (executive or integrated communications) required. Working knowledge of the performing arts preferred.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and a proven eye for design required.
- Intermediate to advanced skills with digital marketing/email products (we use Wordfly) and a working knowledge of HTML required.
- Up-to-date knowledge of email best practices required.
- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
- Superior and professional organizational, prioritization, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to translate complex ideas into clear and compelling written copy or visuals.
- Careful attention to detail and knowledge of standard accounting procedures.
- A clear understanding of the Kennedy Center mission, and a nuanced understanding of the ways in which a fundraising operation works within a large and complex institution.
- Ability to deftly manage many relationships and personality types - both internal among staff members, and external among constituents.
- Ability and confidence to work without close supervision
Additional Information
- The noise level in the work environment is minimal, however attendance at major fundraising events and performances is required. In those conditions, the noise level is very loud.
- Travel up to 5% may be required.