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.
At the Kennedy Center, we create, experience, learn about, and engage with the arts. The HR Department Business Partners team coordinates continued performance management initiatives, such as preventing harassment and unconscious bias training.
Interested in a career at the Kennedy Center? Learn how we operate, problem solve, work hard, play hard, and give back. Together, we can unlock your potential.
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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.
The Fellowship in Arts Management Program, in partnership with the Arts Management Program at American University, offers a merit-based 9-month award to the next generation of arts managers.
The Experiential Education Initiative (EEI) Internship is a semester-long, paid internship for individuals with intellectual disabilities, 19-30 years old.
These initiatives provide and invest in innovative approaches around the country for youth with disabilities transitioning into the workforce.