TITLE: Education Programs Coordinator, Everett
STATUS: Full-Time Hourly (30 hours a week school-year/40 in summer), Non-Exempt, Benefits-Eligible
PAY RANGE: $27.00 per hour
SUPERVISOR: Associate Director of Youth Education
LOCATION: Onsite, Everett, WA with occasional travel to Issaquah, WA
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 6, 2026

ABOUT VILLAGE THEATRE
Based in Issaquah, WA, with operations in Everett, WA, Village Theatre is a leading producer of musical theatre in the Pacific Northwest. Producing entertaining, quality productions since 1979, Village Theatre has grown into one of the region+rsquo;s best-attended theatres, with pre-Covid numbers reflecting just over 18,000 Mainstage season subscribers and 220,000 projected total attendance each season. Through its Village Originals program, Village Theatre is nationally recognized for its contribution to the development of new musicals, having supported the creation of over 175 new works to date. Village Theatre also takes pride in nurturing tomorrow+rsquo;s audiences through its Youth Education programs, serving over 56,000 young people and their families annually.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ACCESSIBILITY
Theatre lies at the intersection of storytelling and community. The stories we tell represent and influence our shared human experience. We believe that to tell these stories authentically, it is essential to employ equitable practices that are inclusive of and led by a diverse and culturally rich community. Village Theatre has a responsibility to mindfully support and design the impact these stories have on the audiences we serve, the artists we engage, the students we nurture, and the staff we entrust. Centering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in our work allows us to create a storytelling space that welcomes, celebrates, and honors all people.

More information about our journey to be an anti-racist organization and our DEIA Committee can be found here: https://villagetheatre.org/deia/

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Education Programs Coordinator plays a critical role in Village Theatre+rsquo;s KIDSTAGE program at the Everett campus. This position oversees the day-to-day operations of KIDSTAGE non-audition-based classes during the school year and week-long theatre camps during the summer, while also providing administrative, onsite, and operational support for advanced Institute programming.

This is a highly visible, front-facing role focused on ensuring program quality, supporting teaching artists, and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and families. Hours vary seasonally and are structured to best support program needs, including evening and Saturday work during the school year and occasional travel to our Issaquah location.

The KIDSTAGE program has a strong focus on skill-building (both theatre and life skills) and creating a community of belonging. Our commitment to being culturally responsive ensures all students are seen, heard, and supported.


PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Operations + Student Experience
+bull; Serve as a +ldquo;front of house+rdquo; staff member, greeting students and families arriving and departing from classes, camps, and Institute programs.
+bull; Manage daily operations of classes, camps, and advanced programming to ensure consistency, safety, and quality.
+bull; Lead final demonstrations for Saturday classes and summer camps.
+bull; Support Institute showcases, events, and special programs such as +ldquo;In at Main+rdquo; nights.
+bull; Encourage students and families to engage in the full Village Theatre experience.

Teaching Artist + Staff Support
+bull; Support the Hiring Specialist in recruiting and hiring teaching artists.
+bull; Collaborate with the Associate Director of Youth Education and Senior Education and Outreach Manager to support instructors, including reviewing curriculum, observing classes, and offering constructive feedback.
+bull; Support teaching artist apprentice programs (approximately three apprentices per summer).
+bull; Check in regularly with instructors to ensure classroom and setup needs are met.
+bull; Supervise student volunteers.

Program Development + Administration
+bull; Assist in the design, planning, promotion, and implementation of engaging introductory to intermediate classes and camps for a wide age range.
+bull; Provide administrative and digital communication support for the Everett Institute program, including coordination of program information, family communication, scheduling logistics, and organizational documentation.
+bull; Monitor and respond to the general education email account.
+bull; Maintain and update student records and databases.
+bull; Help proofread marketing and teaching materials.
+bull; Organize and maintain internal digital content related to curriculum, instruction, and student and instructor resources.



Community + Professional Engagement
+bull; Develop strong, healthy relationships with students, families, teaching artists, and staff.
+bull; Maintain and grow local connections and a professional presence in the theatre and arts education community on behalf of Village Theatre.
+bull; Uphold and model Village Theatre+rsquo;s mission, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
We recognize that people gain skills and expertise in many ways. Candidates may bring a combination of formal education, professional experience, community work, or lived experience.

Education + Learning Background
+bull; Background in theatre, education, youth development, arts administration, or a related field through education, work, or equivalent experience.
+bull; Coursework, training, apprenticeships, certification programs, or hands-on experience in arts education, youth programs, or community engagement are all valued.
+bull; Experience or training in Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Teaching Artist Training (TAT), Youth Program Quality Initiative (YPQI), restorative practices, culturally responsive teaching, or related learning models is helpful but not required.

Professional + Transferable Experience
+bull; Experience working with young people in educational, artistic, recreational, or community-based settings (such as schools, camps, after-school programs, nonprofits, libraries, or community centers).
+bull; Experience supporting educators, teaching artists, instructors, facilitators, or program leaders is a plus.
+bull; Comfort working with individuals from diverse cultural, racial, socioeconomic, and learning backgrounds.
+bull; Experience in customer service, operations, administration, or program coordination that demonstrates strong organization and people skills.
+bull; Familiarity with tools such as email, shared calendars, data entry systems, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar platforms+mdash;or the ability to learn them with training.
+bull; Experience developing, supporting, or adapting curriculum or lesson plans is helpful but not required.

Skills + Personal Qualities
+bull; Strong communication skills, including the ability to listen, share information clearly, and offer constructive feedback with care and respect.
+bull; Organized and reliable, with the ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced, people-centered environment.
+bull; Detail-oriented while also able to see the big picture of student and family experience.
+bull; Collaborative and flexible, with the ability to work independently when needed.
+bull; Enthusiastic about supporting young people and passionate about the role of the arts in learning, confidence-building, and community connection.
+bull; Able to remain calm under pressure and represent Village Theatre with professionalism, warmth, and empathy.
+bull; Theatre or musical theatre experience is welcomed but not required.

COMPENSATION
The hourly rate is $27.00 per hour. This role is scheduled for 30 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week during the summer.

Additionally, Village Theatre offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Prescription, Dental + Vision Insurance; Flexible Spending Account; Life and AD+D insurance. Additional information, such as waiting periods and premium rates, will be made available to final candidates

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Village Theatre is committed to equitable hiring practices that center the matching of skills, interests and learned experience over education requirements and previous employment. All applications will be redacted to provide anonymity for the candidate, then reviewed by a diverse hiring committee consisting of at least three individuals. The committee will create a rubric for assessment using the criteria from the job description. The committee will make recommendations on who should move on to the interview process based on the assessment.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Candidates who are asked to interview can expect a conversational, non-confrontational environment focused on questions that speak to experiences. We wish to remove any barriers to interviewing for our candidates and as such, interviews can be in person or over video call, and at a time of day that works for the candidate. If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodation, please notify HR at resumes@villagetheatre.org.

To apply, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to: resumes@villagetheatre.org with +ldquo;Everett Education Programs Coordinator+rdquo; and your last name in the subject line. PDF Format is preferred. No phone calls, please.