Kennedy Center Interns
Get to know the Internship Placements
Education
Rose Ligsay
D.C. Schools & Public Initiatives
I want to experience working for an arts organization, and what better place to start than the Kennedy Center
Annette Barile
Turnaround Arts
The Turnaround Arts team has so much positive energy that I love being around every day
Nick Martinez
National Partnerships
My favorite part about the internship is getting to know the various friendly faces that work at the Kennedy Center and share a similar passion for the work concerning the arts and education
Chris Coffey
NSO/ Music Education
Every day is a wild adventure and I wouldn’t have it any other way. The only constant: I learn something new about the arts industry or myself every day
Arami McCloskey
Explore the Arts
Overall, I love being a part of a community of people who are caring, supportive, passionate about the arts and the people they serve.
Development
Kristen Dincher
National & International Advancement
Being able to try new things and interact with staff across the Kennedy Center has been an incredible learning opportunity, and definitively keeps my days more interesting
Mia Young
Special Events
Everyone is very friendly and approachable–nobody makes you feel like you’re “just an intern.”
Morgan Daly
NSO Development
My favorite part of the internship is the exposure to great art every day. I get to work in a building that is brimming with creative projects such as rehearsals, performances, and community outreach project
Sam Matta
Individual & Planned Giving
...there are few opportunities you will have to interact with world-class arts professionals on such an individual level, and that is a special opportunity you have as an intern.
Marketing, Multimedia, & Public Relations
Mariana Gonzalez
Editorial Communications
My favorite part about the internship is learning how to write from a marketing standpoint. I’m gaining valuable skills that will help me in the future
Olivia Sieff
Social Media
the Kennedy Center provides real, hands-on experience in my particular field, as well as giving me room to grow and explore my interests
Marlee Grant
Marketing Strategy & Content
...I wanted to use my passion for the performing arts for more than a just hobby... And what better way to launch a career in that field than to gain work experience at the nation’s leading performing arts and culture center?
Jenn Kerr
Classical Press
I was definitely surprised by how many programs there are. It feels like everyday I clip an article for a new show or event that I haven't heard of yet and I get to learn a little bit about more about what goes on at The Kennedy Center.
Programming
Pricilla Cordeno
PAFE/Community Engagement
I am so grateful for the people I’m surrounded by. They care about my professional development and growth as an arts administrator
Eric Grant
Theater Programming
The opportunity to meet and connect with so many amazing people within the Center is one of the best things about working here.
Dance Programming
Courtney Jeffries
You will be surprised by how quickly the day goes when you are passionate about the work you are producing. It is rewarding to know that every assignment that you complete is directly linked to the success of the show
Rachel Schor
Special Programming
My favorite part is the people I’ve gotten to meet. From the people who work in the Jazz/Special programming office...to performers who have come here to share their art, everyone has been so kind
Karina Galiano
Jazz Programming
My favorite part about my internship is getting the opportunity to work the shows, shadow and help the stage manager on the shows, and interact and help the artists with any needs they may have
National Symphony Orchestra
Matthew Korioth
NSO - Artistic Planning
My favorite part of the internship is my exposure to the many guest artists of the NSO and the relationships I’ve developed with some of the intern class
Washington National Opera
Matthew Munroe
Artistic Operations
I wanted an internship at the Kennedy Center because I knew it was one of the premiere artistic organizations in the country, so it would be a great place to learn about arts administration as I’m beginning my professional career