Opportunities

Synetic Theater is an excellent place to work, volunteer, or intern alongside creative professionals to transform our communities through engagement with physical theater and arts education. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Synetic​ ​Theater ​discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

Please find our opportunities below! And click here to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume for all posted jobs and general inquiries.

Full / Part Time | Auditions | Internships | Volunteers

EMPLOYMENT

Managing Director (Full Time)

The Managing Director holds a key leadership role that oversees business operations within the  organization and ensures the implementation of the organization’s strategic priorities. The  Managing Director is a member of Synetic’s senior leadership team and will work in close  collaboration with the Founding Artistic Director and CEO, along with departmental directors  and Board of Directors, to help lead the achievement of organizational goals. This position  reports to the Founding Artistic Director and CEO.

With a focus on organizational effectiveness, health, and sustainability, the Managing Director  is responsible for heading the operations, finance, and administrative functions as well as  ensuring streamlined workflows across all cross-functional teams. The position also serves as an  advocate for staff resources and brings expertise in fostering a positive and inclusive work  culture. This role supports Synetic’s founding vision of a vibrant artistic community, its  commitment to attracting, training, retaining, and engaging staff to support the organizational  mission and values, all in service of Synetic’s innovative and world-class artistic and educational  programming.

Read more about responsibilities and duties for this role.

Salary range is from $65,000-$85,000.

Click here to apply! Please use your cover letter to tell us about what you will bring to this role. 

Synetic is dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse  workplace experiences and backgrounds. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and  identities to apply for roles that align with their interests and career trajectory. If you meet a  majority of the qualifications and see yourself in this role, we would love to see your application. 

STAGE MANAGERS/DESIGNERS/TECHNICIANS  

Reports to: Production Manager
Type: Contract or Short-term Employment
Location: National Landing, Arlington, VA

Synetic seeks resumes from stage managers, wardrobe supervisors, designers, board operators, and other production technicians for immediate and future production work. Click here for more information.

TEACHING ARTISTS

AUDITIONS

We’re not currently holding auditions for any productions at this time. Resumes will be accepted year-round auditions@synetictheater.org, and show-specific auditions will be announced as needed.

TEEN COMPANY AUDITIONS

2022/23 Audition information is coming soon! Email Vato@Synetictheater.org to stay in the loop.

Synetic is dedicated to providing quality educational opportunities for students regardless of family resources. Partial and Full Scholarships will be awarded for any student with financial need.

USHER

Ushers volunteer at performances to assist patrons with seating, concessions and other duties as assigned by the House Manager.  Volunteer ushers are permitted a seat to see the performance provided that the show is not sold out.  If you are interested in ushering with Synetic Theater, please contact the Acting Audience Services Manager at ushers@synetictheater.org for training, availability and scheduling.

INTERNS

Synetic is not currently actively recruiting for any internships, though we are always open to general inquiries here.

VOLUNTEER

Synetic Theater needs volunteers to help us with a wide variety of tasks around the administrative office and around town. Our team seeks help with:

• Letters and mailings (about twice a month)
• Data entry and filing (about twice a month)
• Special event set-up and monitoring (a few times a year)
• Distributing brochures, posters and postcards to local coffee shops and libraries
• Working Synetic tables or booths at events ( a few times a year)

If you are interested in helping out, we’d love to have you on board! We offer complimentary tickets to our performances as our expression of gratitude for help. Please send an e-mail to Porter@synetictheater.org and let us know your tentative availability and any special skills or interests.