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 hr@kauffmancenter.org as a Microsoft Word (DOC) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) document.
Current college students or recent graduates can find out about internship opportunities at kauffmancenter.org/internships.
Gift Shop Attendant (Part-time)
Reports to: First Level: Ancillary Team Captain, Second Level: Senior Director of Patron Services
Type: Part-time
Full Job Description
The Gift Shop Attendant is directly responsible for the prompt, efficient, and courteous service of patrons, collecting payments, and for meeting other patron needs during his/her visit. Other duties include maintaining gift shop inventory, stocking shelves and ensuring cleanliness of work and storage areas.
Manager of Individual Giving (Full-time)
Reports to: Vice President of Development
Type: Full-time
Full Job Description
The Manager of Individual Giving is responsible for the implementation and management of the Kauffman Center’s individual membership programs, including Spotlight Premier, Spotlight and Adventure Circle. This position identifies, cultivates and personally solicits prospects and stewards members, as well as directs and guides additional programs and events. This position is a key member of the Development Department team and is responsible for funding raising goals of $600,000 to $750,000.
Patron Services Lead (Part-time)
Reports to: Senior Director of Patron Services
Type: Part-time
Full Job Description
The Patron Services Lead works to assure an excellent patron experience and to plan and deliver front-of-house support.
This position must work effectively within the Patrons Services team in a multi-venue environment. This position ensures that public spaces and performance venues are ready for guests and creates a fun and lively environment for volunteers, support staff and guests. This role is highly visible and interacts with sponsors, vendors, clients, Resident Arts Organizations (Kansas City Ballet, Kansas City Symphony, and Lyric Opera of Kansas City), other presenting organizations and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The Patron Services Lead is expected to provide the highest level of customer service to all guests, vendors and clients.
Team Captain (Part-time)
Reports to: Patron Services Manager
Type: Part-time
Full Job Description
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
Type: Part-time
Full Job Description
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is seeking a Ticketing Services Associate to assist in the daily operations of the ticketing office. As an important member of the Kauffman Center team, this guest focused position provides ticket and general information to guests, makes exchanges, troubleshoots order issues, and assists with ticket sales and service at our ticket office as well as over the phone. Hours for this position may vary depending upon performance schedules.
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.