Research Assistant (Part-Time)

About The Kennedy Center

"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 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 affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra.

At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We 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 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 the nation's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across America and around the world, reaching and connecting with artists, inspiring and educating communities. We welcome all to create, experience, learn about, and engage with the arts.

Why Join Us

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

• Staff offers for discount tickets
• We like to have fun! Check out the staff video!

Job Description

Assists in all research and evaluation activities within the purview of the Kennedy Center's Office of Research and Evaluation, including literature reviews, data collection (i.e., instrument development, surveys, interviews, focus groups), data entry, data coding, and data management. Assists in running preliminary statistics and data analysis, and contributes to report generation, including writing.

This is an hourly position with an hourly rate ranging from $25-35 per hour. The number of hours per week may vary, though it is estimated to average 24-32 hours per week.

This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements at the discretion of the manager and position needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collect data
• Data entry and coding
• Literature reviews
• Data cleaning and management
• Data analysis
• Report generation and writing
• Other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with 5 years of experience in the field of research and/or evaluation.
• Experience within the field of education or social sciences preferred.
• Knowledge of the Art Industry and Education preferred.
• An interest in equity and social impact through the arts and arts education is preferred.
• Ability to work across multiple tasks and produce high quality work on time
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Demonstrated flexibility and a problem-solving attitude
• Strong verbal and written communication and fluency in English (written and oral)
• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets.
• Some experience in the use of software for data analysis.
• Ability to work in U.S. without requiring sponsorship.
• Candidate must have a permanent address in the DMV area.

Additional Information

The space in the Research and Evaluation office supports 4 employees working in an open-plan office. The noise level is consistent with an office environment requiring computer based work, with the occasional phone call or meeting. Additional noise may be heard on occasion when rehearsals are in session nearby.