Exhibition & Outreach Associate, Texas Science & Natural History Museum

Job Posting

Title:

Exhibition & Outreach Associate, Texas Science & Natural History Museum

Job Posting

Title:

Exhibition & Outreach Associate, Texas Science & Natural History Museum

Hiring Department: Texas Memorial Museum

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Oct 15, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details: Texas Science & Natural History Museum engages the community with exhibits, programs, and experiences that spark curiosity, promote belonging, and tell stories about Texas science and natural history. The Museum seeks an Exhibition & Outreach Associate to work with the Associate Director of Education, Collections & Exhibits to develop, install, and maintain exhibitions and provide science outreach to the community.

Purpose: The Exhibition & Outreach Associate will work closely with the Associate Director of Education, Collections & Exhibits on direction and priorities for museum exhibitions and science outreach.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, create, and evaluate interpretive content for new exhibits in collaboration with contracted exhibit vendors and the Associate Director of Education, Collections & Exhibits. Coordinate installation & deinstallation of short-term exhibitions.
• Maintain cleanliness and working order of exhibitions.
• Develop and lead science outreach programs and events and assist with education activities at the museum.
• Provide scientific expertise to communications staff to meet social media and marketing needs of the museum.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in the sciences, science communication, and/or museum studies.
• At least two years of experience administering object-focused exhibitions and/or science outreach programming.
• Broad knowledge of the natural history of Texas.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Success working independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to learn quickly and be flexible.
• Experience taking ownership of projects and seeing them through to successful completion.
• Ability to undertake and complete tasks and demonstrate individual initiative in meeting the functions of the position.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or advanced training from an accredited college or university in the sciences, science communication, and/or museum studies.
• Experience working in museums, nature centers, or other cultural institutions.
• At least three years of experience administering object-focused exhibitions and/or science outreach programming.
• Familiarity with best practices for handling objects from natural history collections.
• Experience evaluating published research articles, artwork, and interviews for use in communicating science to the public.
• Strong writing, editing, and interpretive skills.

Salary Range:

• $52,000 annual

Working Conditions:

• Extended periods of standing.
• Working at a desk and computer for extended periods, including repetitive use of a keyboard.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Frequent climbing of ladders and stairs.
• Occasional lifting and moving 30+ lbs.
• Occasional work around electrical and mechanical hazards; heavy equipment.

Work Shift:

• 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday
• Several weekend and evening events required

Required Materials:

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months…