Become a Part of the Kauffman Center

Have you been searching for nonprofit jobs in Kansas City? Consider a career with the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Working for a nonprofit performing arts center is an amazing journey filled with endless inspiration and purpose. Every day brings opportunities to contribute to something larger than ourselves, bringing creativity to life and sparking passion in others. It’s about building a community where art connects hearts and transcends boundaries, where every performance is a transformative experience.

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Create Magic With Us

At the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, we witness the incredible power of art to heal, inspire and unite people. We have the privilege of enriching lives, celebrating diversity and promoting the human spirit through the universal language of the arts. Together, we can create moments of magic and wonder, leaving an unforgettable mark on the world, one performance at a time.

The Kauffman Center Culture

Consider joining our talented, dedicated and passionate staff in pursuing our mission to engage the Kansas City community in world-class performing arts entertainment and community engagement experiences with excellent customer service.

When you work at the Kauffman Center, you’re also part of a community. We look to the following organizational values to guide our culture, work and pursuit of our mission.

 

Take Initiative

Every member of our team delivers integrity in everything they do. We trust each one to be responsible, work with transparency and deliver honest communication to deliver the best client service and experience.

Aim for Excellence

We look for individuals who are motivated not only by the arts, but by helping others enjoy them. Each team member strives to meet or improve standards of excellence in everything they do.

Be Enthusiastic

Our people love what they do and do what they love: supporting the arts. You should like to have fun with your fellow staff and with our patrons. Be flexible and open to new ideas as we pursue excellence for everyone.

Act With Respect

We make respect a core of every action, from our work environment to our patron service. We treat others with dignity and care as we work toward shared goals.

Join Us!

Check back often for careers at the Kauffman Center as they become available.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to hr@kauffmancenter.org in .docx or .pdf formats. No phone calls, please.

If you require a non-PDF version of a job description, please email accessibility@kauffmancenter.org.

Current Openings

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Career Benefits

Full-Time Benefits

Our benefits excel beyond the usual, including 401k retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental, vision, FSA, HRA, disability insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation & holidays, PTO and more.

Complimentary Tickets

Regular full and part-time employees have access to complimentary tickets for a variety of shows and events throughout the season.

MEG Committee

Our Monthly Employee Gatherings, or MEGs, are planned by an internal committee to support our organizational values by providing monthly activities that foster a friendly and positive workplace.

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Internships

The Kauffman Center is dedicated to creating opportunities for young professionals and students to grow their career skills and make lasting connections in the thriving Kansas City arts community. Currently enrolled college students or recently graduated professionals are encouraged to apply for internships.

Kauffman Center interns receive hands-on experience in various aspects of nonprofit arts management as well as networking opportunities, career mentorship and performance tickets.

Internship Details

Spring 2026 Internship Opportunities

Applications for spring internship applications will open in late September 2025.

Compensation

Interns will receive a stipend of up to $1,500. College credit can also be arranged.

Recommended Participant Ages

College sophomores, juniors, seniors or recent college graduates

Duration

10 to 12 hours per week at the Kauffman Center in downtown Kansas City for approximately three months

Application Info

Internship applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and contact information for at least one professional reference to opendoors@kauffmancenter.org in .docx or .pdf formats. If applicants want to be considered for more than one internship opportunity, they may specify that in their cover letter. Due to the volume of applications we receive, incomplete applications will not be considered.

If an applicant requires a non-PDF version of a position description, they may email accessibility@kauffmancenter.org.

Through my Kauffman Center internship, I was able to grow both professionally and personally in a supportive and exciting work environment.

From strengthening my abilities in technical design to working on time management and organizational skills, I walked away with an improved portfolio and professional mindset, feeling more confident as I look towards future careers in the communications and arts industries.

- Anna Avery, Marketing Interns – Summer 2021

Interning at the Kauffman Center allowed me to develop professional skills in non-profit and arts management.

Between growing my social media management experience and learning new skills in mass email communications and copywriting, I felt like I gained new knowledge at each shift.

- Clara Ketchell, Summer 2023 marketing intern

My internship at the Kauffman Center has been so rewarding and I have gained many practical skills that I will use in the future.

I have learned so much about how an organization operates and what each member of the team does to help it flourish. Moving forward from this internship, I now have a better understanding of what it takes to be successful in any position I take on.

- Hayden Hulet, Summer 2023 facilities management intern

 

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.