Operations & Auditions Coordinator - NSO

About The Donald J. Trump and John

F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts

"I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit." - President John

F. Kennedy

The Trump Kennedy Center is the nation's cultural center and living memorial to President John

F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliate, the National Symphony Orchestra.

At the Trump Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment  are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Trump Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.

Mission Statement:
As America's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John

F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across the United States and around the world, connecting the greatest living artists with audiences of every stripe, no matter their background. We welcome all Americans and creators and visitors from across the globe to discover, experience, learn about, be inspired by, and engage with the arts.

We offer a total rewards package to all full-time employees to include:

• 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 Smart Benefits (WMATA)
• Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA

The Trump Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This is the targeted range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, and experience as it relates to the position qualifications and responsibilities.

The Operations & Auditions Coordinator works with the Director, Production and Orchestra Operations as well as the Orchestra Personnel team to support with concert production, orchestra auditions, musician communication and logistics for offsite activities including domestic and international tours. This position ensures the smooth-running of the NSO from many facets including excellent concert productions from the stage. This position works proactively to troubleshoot issues, reduce redundancy, recommend and implement improved systems, and takes initiative on leading the NSO team on logistics and process issues.

• Manage all aspects of advance and production for assigned concerts, and support production for complex concerts requiring more than one production manager.
• Create, compile, and disseminate production documents including technical schedules, stage plots, and event sheets.
• Liaise with the stage crew to ensure all lighting, sound, video, and other production elements are of excellent quality.
• Coordinate with internal and external vendors for equipment and instrument rentals including backline, lighting, sound, video, props, and costumes.
• Arrange piano tunings, teleprompting services, wardrobe calls in accordance with Local 772 call structures, and Hair & makeup calls in accordance with Local 798 call structures.
• Ensure safe working conditions for all musicians, crew, artists, and staff onstage.
• Work proactively to anticipate and solve production issues.
• Serve as Concert Duty Manager and CDM+1 for concerts as assigned.
• Manage Concert Duty assignments ensuring fair distribution of evening and weekend hours across the NSO Team.

• Coordinates flow of audition information, receiving and entering resumes, and mailing repertoire and other information to all audition candidates. Runs backstage audition logistics on audition days
• Posts call sheets, seating charts, and other important information on musicians' portal and on backstage bulletin board.
• Manages and edits NSO Sub/Extras Handbook. Obtains weekly parking vouchers for substitute and extra musicians.

• Manage runout logistics and schedules including…