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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, and follow any other application instructions as outlined. No phone calls, please.
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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.
Reports to: Senior Director of Patron Services
Type: Full-Time
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The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is seeking a Ticketing Services Manager to play an integral role in enriching the lives of everyone in the community through extraordinary and diverse performing arts experiences.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Patron Services, the Ticketing Services Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the Ticketing Services Department. This position will ensure a hospitable, smooth, and efficient operation, maintaining a cohesive culture based on the Kauffman Center’s Organizational Values. This role maintains strong relationships and reports to many stakeholders both internally and externally. They will be responsible for troubleshooting using creative problem solving from both a technical and management perspective. The Ticketing Services Manager is adept at leading and motivating a team of up to 11 full and part-time ticketing employees with the goal of providing exceptional customer experiences. This highly visible role interacts with sponsors, vendors, clients, patrons, Resident Arts Organizations (Kansas City Ballet, Kansas City Symphony, Lyric Opera of Kansas City) and various community arts organizations. This position leads by example and requires flexibility in scheduling.
APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit a cover letter addressing how you meet the required qualifications, your salary requirements, and a resume to hr@kauffmancenter.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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.
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.
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 tickets to performances.
Applications for fall 2026 internship opportunities have closed. Applications for spring 2027 internship opportunities will open in Sept. 2026.
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.