Internships
The Kennedy Center Internship Program is a holistic and rigorous professional development program designed to elevate the next generation of leaders in the arts, cultural, and non-profit fields. Kennedy Center Interns spend a significant amount of their time at the Kennedy Center in individual placements gaining valuable work experience and technical skills in their chosen field. Additionally, Kennedy Center interns participate in the various components of the Kennedy Center Internships curriculum to increase leadership potential and fluency in the non-profit and cultural sectors.
About the Program
Throughout this program, interns will:
- Participate in seminars with senior staff members on a variety of arts administration topics
- Attend cross-departmental meetings to understand the workings of a matrix organization
- Conduct informational interviews with staff members in any of our 13 departments
- Creatively collaborate with fellow interns on capstone project
- Work alongside innovative arts leaders to achieve their own professional career goals
This is a paid internship program ($17 per hour) based in Washington, D.C.
Eligibility & Key Dates
Applicants must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program. Newly graduated seniors, up to 6 months post undergraduate, who are not actively enrolled in a graduate/master’s program are also eligible to apply!
International applicants are encouraged to apply. However, the Kennedy Center does not sponsor visas, and thus applicants will be required to provide proof of visa at time of application.
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Summer 2024 Term
- The Summer 2024 term will be open to candidates who can reliably commute to the Kennedy Center at least twice a week (Interns may be required to work onsite more depending upon internship placement).
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The Summer Internship Application will open March 4th, 2024 , and close March 29th, at 11:59 PM EST.
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Term Dates: Monday, June 3rd , 2024 – Friday, August 9th, 2024