Working at the Kennedy Center

Let’s grow together

We’re building a culture at the Kennedy Center where amazing people (like you) can do their best work. If you’re ready to grow your career and grow better, you’ve come to the right place.

Staff at Ice Cream Social

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including:

  • Staff offers for discount tickets
  • Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment)
  • Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
  • Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA)
  • Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire
  • 11 paid holidays per year 
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • New Hire Free Lunch with a KC Buddy
  • Ask Me Anything 30 and 90 Day Check Ins for all New Hires
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
  • We like to have fun! Check out the Kennedy Center National Dance Day 2023 staff video!