Employment Opportunities

About Theater J

Theater J is the largest arts program of the Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center (EDCJCC). We are a professional theater that celebrates, explores, and struggles with the complexities and nuances of both the Jewish experience and the universal human condition. Theater J strives to be an inclusive, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive in all of our work, both onstage and off. (Read our initial response to We See You White American Theater.) We value creating a mutually respectful work environment with our staff and strive to be a kind, collaborative, and ethical place to work.

Full Time Positions

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to theaterjobs@edcjcc.org

  • Salary: Starting at $60,000
  • Reports to Artistic Director
  • For a full job description click here
  • Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000
  • Reports to Artistic Director
  • Supervises Technical Coordinator and freelance stage management and technical staff
  • For a full job description click here

Assistant Stage Managers and Technicians

Theater J, the nation’s premier Jewish theater company, seeks individuals to work in various ASM and technician positions for upcoming productions.

To apply, please submit your resume using this form.
Cover letter is not required.

  • Called for all or most rehearsals and performances of a production (6-9 weeks per show)
  • Non-equity; seasonal employee
  • Hourly calls 5-6 times per year, with a four-hour minimum call
  • Specific hourly rate to be set at time of offer
  • Contractor
  • Hourly calls 4-5 times per year at tech or previews, with a four-hour minimum call
  • Contractor
  • Hourly calls during the run of one or more productions, beginning at tech (4-5 weeks), with a four-hour minimum call
  • Contractor

Housing is not available for these positions.

Theater J expects the following of each employee: adheres to Edlavitch DCJCC policies and procedures outlined in the Edlavitch DCJCC Employee Handbook; works in a safe manner; performs duties as workload necessitates; maintains a positive and respectful attitude; communicates regularly with supervisor about department issues; demonstrates regular and consistent attendance and punctuality; and completes other duties as assigned.


The EDCJCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage individuals from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized communities to apply.