Education Assistant - Texas Science & Natural History Museum

Education Assistant – Texas Science & Natural History Museum

Position:
Education Assistant in the Texas Science & Natural History Museum, Texas Memorial Museum.

Hours:

20 per week.

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS. Immediate start. Expected to continue.

• Assist the Education Coordinator with developing, designing, and implementing educational materials, programs, and curriculum resources.
• Staff interactive exhibits as assigned.
• Assist with the preparation, organization, and maintenance of educational materials and supplies; support visitor-facing and volunteer-led educational activities.
• Participate in outreach events sponsored by the museum and partner organizations.
• Attend required trainings and meetings; perform additional related duties as assigned.

• Broad knowledge of the natural sciences and/or Texas natural history.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and adapt to changing needs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in the sciences or science education.
• Experience working with children or youth in educational settings.
• Experience in museums, nature centers, or other informal education environments.

$20 per hour.

• Work performed in a museum environment.
• Regular interaction with the public, including children and families.
• Some local travel to partner organizations.
• Occasional extended periods of standing.
• Occasional lifting and moving program materials 20+ lbs.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a desk.

Tuesday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.;
Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.;
Sunday, 1–5 p.m. Some evening availability and travel to partner organizations required.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.