Nonprofit Jobs in Kansas City

Reports to: Senior Director of Patron Services
Type: Part-Time
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The Performance Lead works to ensure an excellent patron experience, planning and delivering front-of-house support. This position will work within the Patrons Services team in a multi-venue environment, ensuring public spaces and performance venues are ready for guests. A Performance Lead creates an enjoyable and lively environment for guests, volunteers and support staff.

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 staff. The Performance Lead is expected to provide the highest level of customer service to all guests, vendors and clients.

Reports to: Controller
Type: Full-Time
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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is seeking a detail-oriented, results-driven Sr. Accounting Analyst. Located in the Crossroads district, the Kauffman Center is a world-class performing arts venue with two concert halls. Our vision is to enrich the lives of everyone in the community through extraordinary and diverse performing arts experiences.

This full-time position works directly with the Controller to support and achieve the varied goals of the organization. Responsibilities include but are not limited to journal entries, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, cash forecasting and various ad-hoc reporting and analysis. Candidates must possess a thorough understanding of GAAP accounting procedures and ability to work and communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse team and multiple departments.

Reports to: Manager of Patron Services
Type: Part-Time
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The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts seeks a part-time Team Captain for the Muriel Kauffman Theatre and Helzberg Hall. This position shares roles and responsibilities with Patron Services, primarily focused on the execution of performance/event operations while serving as a liaison between the volunteer usher team and house management.

Position Description: Marketing & Community Engagement Intern 

The right candidate:

Is flexible, dependable, detail-oriented and self-starting.
Has excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence in proofreading abilities.
Has experience in content creation, graphic design and/or multimedia production (photo and video).
Has experience with data entry, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Canva, email and social media platforms.

To apply, applicants will email a résumé and cover letter to opendoors@kauffmancenter.org in a .docx or .pdf format within the application window as stated above.

In the cover letter, the applicant must include:

• • The position for which they are applying.
  • Why they are applying for the position.
  • Relevant experience for the specific position.
  • Their availability for the semester (i.e., which weekdays they are available to work, other commitments they will have, days or weeks they will need to be out of the office, etc.)
  • The email address and phone number for at least one professional reference.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review their application before submitting.

Applicants wishing to apply for multiple positions must submit a separate a cover letter and résumé for each position.

Applicants will be contacted, references will be checked and interviews will be conducted following the application deadline. 

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

Position Description: Facility & Event Sales Intern

The right candidate:

Is actively pursuing a career in hospitality and events.
Is flexible, dependable, detail-oriented and self-starting.
Has strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects.
Has strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence in interpersonal interaction.
Is proficient in Microsoft Office, database management and social media.

To apply, applicants will email a résumé and cover letter to opendoors@kauffmancenter.org in a .docx or .pdf format within the application window as stated above.

In the cover letter, the applicant must include:

• • The position for which they are applying.
  • Why they are applying for the position.
  • Relevant experience for the specific position.
  • Their availability for the semester (i.e., which weekdays they are available to work, other commitments they will have, days or weeks they will need to be out of the office, etc.)
  • The email address and phone number for at least one professional reference.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review their application before submitting.

Applicants wishing to apply for multiple positions must submit a separate a cover letter and résumé for each position.

Applicants will be contacted, references will be checked and interviews will be conducted following the application deadline. 

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

Position Description: Patron Services & Venue Management Intern

The right candidate:

Is flexible, dependable, detail-oriented and self-starting.
Has strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence in proofreading abilities.
Has experience with data entry, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, email correspondence and social media platforms.

To apply, applicants will email a résumé and cover letter to opendoors@kauffmancenter.org in a .docx or .pdf format within the application window as stated above.

In the cover letter, the applicant must include:

• • The position for which they are applying.
  • Why they are applying for the position.
  • Relevant experience for the specific position.
  • Their availability for the semester (i.e., which weekdays they are available to work, other commitments they will have, days or weeks they will need to be out of the office, etc.)
  • The email address and phone number for at least one professional reference.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review their application before submitting.

Applicants wishing to apply for multiple positions must submit a separate a cover letter and résumé for each position.

Applicants will be contacted, references will be checked and interviews will be conducted following the application deadline. 

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

Position Description: Development & Donor Relations Intern

The right candidate:

Is flexible, dependable, detail-oriented and self-starting.
Has strong written and verbal communication skills including proofreading ability.
Is enrolled in or has recently completed a college degree.
Has a passion for working with a nonprofit organization, even as a volunteer.
Can maintain a high level of discretion.
Must be able to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environment.
Has great computer skills, including a strong background with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Has experience with data entry, PowerPoint and email.
Has previous experience with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database (Ex. Tessitura, FIMS, Razor’s Edge, SalesForce) – Preferred but not required

To apply, applicants will email a résumé and cover letter to opendoors@kauffmancenter.org in a .docx or .pdf format within the application window as stated above.

In the cover letter, the applicant must include:

• • The position for which they are applying.
  • Why they are applying for the position.
  • Relevant experience for the specific position.
  • Their availability for the semester (i.e., which weekdays they are available to work, other commitments they will have, days or weeks they will need to be out of the office, etc.)
  • The email address and phone number for at least one professional reference.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review their application before submitting.

Applicants wishing to apply for multiple positions must submit a separate a cover letter and résumé for each position.

Applicants will be contacted, references will be checked and interviews will be conducted following the application deadline. 

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