Studio East is searching for its next Executive Director, who will work closely with the Board and the Directors of Education, Production, and Finance to lead the organization into its next chapter.
Studio East’s next Executive Director will have the ability to combine business savvy with heartfelt community relations, inspiring all those involved with Studio East—including the staff, board, and the children and families in our area—to grow together and achieve great things. Above all else, our next Executive Director will be a collaborative leader who is energized by the opportunity to shape our next chapter. This individual will possess a combination of forward vision and strong fundraising abilities, with the ability to build a robust human infrastructure at Studio East that unifies staff, community, and board members under a shared mission.
The preferred application period is until August 1, 2025. You can see more information and apply here via our search consultant Creative Evolutions.
Creative Evolutions compensates for referrals of candidates who advance to the final round, so if you have suggestions for a future Executive Director for Studio East, please email Calida Jones at Calida@CreativeEvolutions.com.
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 experienced Director of Finance and Operations. This pivotal role will oversee the financial, human resources, and operational activities of the organization, ensuring stability, efficiency, and strategic support for all programs.
This position will report to the Executive Director and work collaboratively across the senior staff and the entire organization. The Director will provide hands-on leadership for finance, human resources, operations, and information systems, fostering greater cohesion, communication, and transparency between Studio East’s administrative and programmatic functions. This role will also maintain close working relationships with external finance and HR contractors to ensure efficient and effective management. Direct reports will include the Studio’s office coordinator and external contractors for finance and HR, but this role will interact with every department within the organization.
The Director of Finance and Operations will have ongoing responsibility for the following:
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 July 15, 2025.
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.
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:
Please email a letter and resume to Kaysy Ostrom, Education Director.
Studio East also has Class and Camp Assistant Opportunitiesfor teens.
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