Education Support

ABOUT US

Founded in 1963 and recipient of the 1990 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, Seattle Rep remains one of the country’s leading not-for-profit regional theaters. Bold stories, brilliant artists, and passionate audiences come together to shape each season at Seattle Rep, which includes everything from new play workshops to world premieres, celebrated classics, and recent Broadway hits. Over the decades, we’ve launched landmark productions, provided training opportunities to generations of youth and emerging theater practitioners, and built programs that expand access to theater for audiences of all ages from across our diverse community.

We are powered by a year-round staff of professionals who are passionate about making theater that matters, and we believe that their best work happens when everyone feels seen and valued. This culture is fully reflected in our:

Mission

Seattle Rep collaborates with extraordinary artists to create productions and programs that reflect and elevate the diverse cultures, perspectives, and life experiences of our region.

Vision

Theater at the heart of public life

Values

Artistic Vitality, Sustainability, Generous and Inclusive Practices

ABOUT THE POSITION

Seattle Rep is seeking Education Support People to support Young Rep (students aged 13-20) and Rep Pro (students 18+) classes and events. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and candidates are reviewed and offered assignments as program needs arise. Assignment offers are dependent on program demand, scheduling needs, individual expertise, and availability.

Education Support ensures that operations run smoothly during classes and events. This may include tasks like taking attendance, maintaining instructional spaces, helping students/guests navigate the building, and participating in classes/events as needed.

This is a contract position and not considered staff.

Typical Duties Include:

Support Tasks & Adaptability

• Complete tasks including taking attendance, maintaining instructional spaces, helping students/guests navigate the building, and participating in classes/events as needed

• Adapt as needed based on communication with teaching artists and program staff

Communication & Collaboration

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with fellow teaching artists, education support people, and program staff

• Build and maintain positive rapport with students/guests

• Collaborate with Education & Community Programs department staff to support program delivery and alignment

Organizational Culture & Equity

• Contribute positively organization’s culture, embodying Seattle Rep’s mission, vision, and values.

• Foster community amongst students and guests

Minimum Qualifications:

• Commitment to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace via decisive action including consistently seeking out opportunities for self and community improvement in the areas of racial equity, accessibility, gender inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity.

• Reliability and responsibility

• Interest in theatre, teaching, and/or community building

• Ability to pass a background check

• Reliable transportation to get to Seattle Center

• Proficiency in email communication

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with students aged 13-20 and/or adult students

• Experience working in the Seattle theatre community and/or theatre communities in other locations

• Multilingual abilities

• CPR/First Aid certification

Seattle Rep is excited about and actively working towards becoming a more diverse, anti-racist organization. We are interested in attracting, developing, and advancing the most talented individuals regardless of their race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability status or any other dimension of diversity. We strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others from marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply.

Every candidate brings something special to the table. If your experience and skills don't perfectly align with the job qualifications but you are excited about the role, feel your values align well with the Rep, and are willing to strive for excellence in your work, please apply. We will train the right candidate.

TO BE CONSIDERED

1. Submit a resume detailing related experience and education
2. Submit a cover letter that outlines how your related teaching experience and education qualifies you for the position and illustrates why you want to work at Seattle Rep. Please be specific about any areas of expertise.

PLEASE NOTE

• Classes and events occur at or near Seattle Rep (155 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109)

• Education Support People are required to get to and from Seattle Rep independently. Parking passes to the Mercer Street Garage are available for purchase.

• Education Support People will be offered assignments on a case-by-case basis and will always have the opportunity to accept or reject assignments

• Most classes occur on the same day of the week if they repeat, Education Support People may be offered assignments of different lengths (for example: one-time classes, multi-week classes, daylong events, Young Rep Night events)

• Most Rep Pro classes occur on weekday evenings, most Young Rep classes occur on weekend mornings and afternoons, Young Rep Nights occur on Friday evenings