Employment & Volunteer Opportunities

+ Marketing and Patron Services Associate

Marketing and Patron Services Associate

Studio East | Kirkland, WA

Studio East, a vibrant youth theatre organization dedicated to nurturing young talent and enriching the community through the performing arts, is seeking a collaborative and entrepreneurial Marketing and Patron Services Associate. 

This position reports to the Marketing and Communications Manager and plays an integral role in executing Studio East’s marketing strategy and providing a warm, friendly patron experience. This is a full-time, hourly position including benefits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with internal teams to align on content marketing, social execution, creative development, and promotion messaging.
  • Take primary responsibility for posting on all social media channels.
    • With Marketing Manager, develop a social strategy and calendar
    • Capture, create, and schedule social media content (photo and video) in real time, at both in-person events and on an as-needed basis.
    • Create and post regularly 
    • Monitor social media performance across platforms, track performance of posts, and regularly report on key metrics to inform strategy and optimize engagement.
    • Collaborate as needed with external digital marketing partners
    • Document processes surrounding social media content creation and posting cadence.
  • Manage photo and video documentation for productions and education programs
    • Schedule and oversee professional photo/video needs
    • Manage photo and video documentation archives.
  • Manage ticketing and patron services for mainstage productions
    • Build each show in Patron Manager
    • Process ticket purchases and handle any customer requests
    • Oversee house management including scheduling volunteers for each show and occasionally house managing yourself
    • Order concessions supplies as needed
    • Report on ticket sales
  • Support other marketing functions as needed, for example: website updates, copy for newsletters, etc. 
    • Must have strong copywriting skills.
    • Provide general communications support as needed, including drafting, editing, reviewing, light video editing, light research, project management, and administrative support.

Qualifications

  • Professional training and/or formal education in digital marketing, communications, live event management, or hospitality.
  • Experience working for a non-profit arts or education organization is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of all social media platforms, including but not limited to YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other platforms, both as a marketer and as a user.
  • Experience with database management and information system integration (e.g., ticketing/registration platforms).
  • Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with a collaborative approach.
  • Proactive, positive, and creative approach to problem-solving.
  • Passion for arts education and youth development.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, hybrid position. While some remote work is possible, significant on-site time will be required to capture marketing content and develop a first-hand understanding of the Studio’s programming.

Salary: $42,000-$45,000 a year, depending on experience

Benefits:

      • Unlimited PTO, including 2 weeks off during the winter holidays
      • Health and Dental insurance
      • Matching Simple IRA beginning with the second year of employment

How to Apply

To express interest, please submit a cover letter and resume at https://bit.ly/SEFinOps. Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of suitable candidates have been identified, though interested candidates are encouraged to apply by August 31, 2025.

+ Now Recruiting: Board Members for Studio East

Now Recruiting: Board Members for Studio East

Studio East, a beloved nonprofit youth performing arts organization based in Kirkland, WA, is seeking thoughtful, engaged, and skilled individuals to join our Board of Directors.
We’re entering a pivotal phase — strengthening internal systems, reimagining our future, and preparing for a facilities move. As we do, we need new board members who bring both heart and expertise to the table.

Top current priorities:

  • Finance-savvy professionals who can confidently read and interpret budgets, cash flow reports, and financial models
  • Legal experts who can help filter decisions through a sound legal lens (nonprofit, HR, IP, and contract experience especially helpful)
  • Commercial real estate professionals who can advise us as we plan a facility relocation in the next 2–4 years

We’re also seeking expertise in:

  • Fundraising & donor strategy
  • HR & organizational development
  • Marketing & community outreach
  • DEI leadership
  • Arts education and youth development
Our board is currently meeting in person in Kirkland, WA, but we are open to exploring remote participation for the right candidates. We welcome individuals from across the Puget Sound region, especially those with experience in education, professional theatre, or nonprofit leadership.
As board members, you’ll support Studio East’s strategic direction, resource development, and long-term sustainability. This includes helping shape our leadership succession planning and contributing to a future capital campaign.
There is no set financial requirement to join the board—each member is simply asked to make a personally meaningful contribution. What matters most is that your giving reflects your commitment to the mission and aligns with your household’s capacity.
If you want to use your professional expertise to directly support a new generation of creative, resilient young people, we’d love to hear from you.
Interested or want to learn more? Reach out to executive@Studio-East.org.
Let’s build what’s next—together.

+ Mainstage Music Director

Mainstage Music Director

Studio East is looking to expand our pool of fun and fresh music directors going into our next season. Please send your resume and 2 references to CarolynAgan@studio-east.org.

  • Teach the music for the production to the actors.
  • Provide check ins as needed in production meetings.
  • Watch audition and callback materials as needed and assist the artistic team with casting.
  • Work collaboratively with the artistic team to create weekly rehearsal schedules that fall within schedule guidelines given by the Production Manager and best serve the students time and production needs.
  • Accompany all performances
  • Hire other musicians, if needed.

+ Theater Teachers and Directors

Theater Teachers and Directors

Studio East welcomes resumes from Teaching Artists who are interested in joining our faculty. We hire energetic, responsible theater arts educators who have teaching, directing, choreographing, and/or music directing experience with young people ages 4-19. We are interested in Teaching Artists with several years of teaching/directing experience who love sharing their skills and experience with kids. Trained educators, actors with teaching experience, and pianists are encouraged to apply.

Projects include:

  • Instructors for daytime and after school/evening classes, both on site at Studio East and at eastside area schools
  • Directors/Musical Directors/Choreographers for after school/evening productions, both on site at Studio East and at eastside area schools
  • Directors/Musical Directors for school break camps in April at Studio East and during the summer months at various eastside locations

Please email a letter and resume to Kaysy Ostrom, Education Director.

Studio East also has Class and Camp Assistant Opportunitiesfor teens.

+ Interns & Volunteers

Interns & Volunteers

Ongoing opportunities are available to help out at Studio East! Contact the main office to be directed to the staff person who might best be able to use your skills: 425.820.1800