About Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Rooted in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood, Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST) is a cultural organization and creative home for artists, audiences, and community members. Through contemporary performances, artist development, educational programs, and community partnerships, KST creates opportunities for artistic experimentation, meaningful dialogue, and collective action.
Operating two venues along Penn Avenue, KST is both a producing and presenting organization and a community resource. Our multidisciplinary team supports a year-round calendar of performances, events, and activities that advance our mission of fostering creative experimentation, community dialogue, and collective action rooted in the liberation of Black and queer people.
Working at KST
The people behind our work bring a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives to a shared purpose. We believe meaningful work requires both creativity and rigor, and that caring for the people who make it possible is an important part of sustaining our organization.
Our approach to employment recognizes the importance of professional growth, collaboration, and workplace well-being alongside the responsibilities and demands of operating a multidisciplinary arts organization.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kelly Strayhorn Theater is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and job-related considerations, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online through the application link associated with an active job posting on KST's career portal.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes, applications by email or mail, or applications delivered in person. Please do not contact KST staff directly regarding employment opportunities or application status. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted using the information provided in their application.
