Patron Services & Venue Management Intern

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 and email correspondence.

Preference may be given to candidates who meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Is enrolled in or has very recently completed a college degree in Arts Administration, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Venue Management or Performing Arts.
• Has previous work experience in the fields of Event Management, Ticketing Services, Public Relations, Customer Service or similar.
• Has experience with customer service, venue management or arts administration.

Internship Details

Spring 2027 Internship Opportunities

Applications for spring 2027 internship opportunities will be accepted via email to opendoors@kauffmancenter.org through end of day Sunday, October 18.

Compensation

Interns will receive a $2100 stipend and two tickets to a Kauffman Center performance of their choice (subject to availability). College credit can also be arranged.

Recommended Participant Ages

College sophomores, juniors, seniors or recent college graduates

Duration

10 to 12 hours per week for approximately three months in person at the Kauffman Center in downtown Kansas City

Application Info

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 full name, 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.