Careers
The Kauffman Center is growing. Check back often for open positions on our team as they become available. To apply for these positions, please submit your resume and cover letter to as a Microsoft Word (DOC) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) document.
Current college students or recent graduates can find out about internship opportunities by clicking here.
Database Administrator
Reports to Shared Services Database Manager | Full Job Description (PDF)
Key role in ensuring the success of a multiple organization consortium utilizing a single, control-grouped, Tessitura database to support, enhance and achieve the varied goals of the Consortium member organizations. The Consortium members work together to provide the best customer service experiences for donors and other patrons. Consortium organizations include the Kansas City Ballet, Kansas City Symphony, Lyric Opera of Kansas City and Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
Duties include, but are not limited to Tessitura database administration activities, writing/editing reports in SSRS or InfoMaker, creating automation utilities using triggers, external storage or temporary tables.
Candidates must possess a thorough understanding of data management and database administration procedures and the ability to work and communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse team.
Facility Rental & Sales Coordinator (Part-Time)
Reports to Sales Director | Full Job Description (PDF)
Supports execution of facility sales and catered events activities for the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Under the supervision of the Sales Director, executes facility sales promotional material for local, regional and national markets. Acts as a liaison, and occasionally as the primary point of contact, to ensure excellent customer service, sales support, and execution of events.
Team Captain (Part-Time)
Reports to Front of House Manager | Full Job Description (PDF)
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts seeks a part-time Team Captain for the Muriel Kauffman Theatre and Helzberg Hall. The person in this position shares roles and responsibilities in the area of Patron Services primarily focused on successful performance/event operations by serving as a liaison between the usher team and house management.
Ticketing Services Associate (Part-Time)
Reports to Ticketing Services Manager | Full Job Description (PDF)
The key role of this position is to provide ticket and general information to guests face to face at the box office and in the gift shop. This is an important role as it is the first experience the guest has with the Kauffman Center. The Ticketing Services Associate will take reservations for the Resident Arts Organizations using Tessitura, make exchanges, fulfill orders, troubleshoot orders, and assist with ticket sales and service at the box office counter.
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is an equal opportunity employer.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. Kauffman Center hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
Kauffman Center believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.