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Creative Evolutions has developed a variety of approaches to executive hiring that shift the paradigm to treat candidates as valuable human beings, bring true expertise to bear in evaluation, and strengthen an organization's staff and partnerships through the hiring process.
Now accepting applications through August 1, 2025
Studio East
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kirkland, Washington
in-person position
$95-115K/year
Full job description:
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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.
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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.
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The preferred application period is until August 1, 2025. Please apply here.​
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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:
CANDIDATE COMPENSATION
SEMI-FINALISTS will be compensated $200 for their participation.
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FINALISTS will be conpensated an additional $500 + reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses.
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Creative Evolutions compensates people who refer candidates that become semi-finalists and finalists. Please email Calida@creativeevolutions.com to refer a candidate.
ROOTED IN EVOLUTIONS
After every search process, our Collaborators reflect on how we can do things better, how we can improve all elements of the hiring process to stay rooted in our values. Read some of our human-based actionable solutions below:
PLACEMENTS
June 2025
2022-2024
