Education Specialist

Job Posting

Title:

Education Specialist

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Hiring Department:

Marine Science Institute

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

19

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Mar 30, 2027

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Location:

CORPUS CHRISTI-VICTORIA

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Job Details:

Description:

This person will join the Education team of the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute.

This position is up to 19 hours a week and is a flexible schedule.

We are looking for a bright, friendly person with education experience to join our team!

Position duties require work in Rockport, TX.

The purpose of this role is to assist or lead education programs, public Science-On-A-Sphere presentations and daily activities at the Bay Education Center in Rockport, Texas.

• Direct and conduct Bay Education Center programs, Science on a Sphere, K-12 programs, community education, and help with other scheduled indoor or outdoor education programs, and exhibits, including staffing of part time staff and volunteers.
• Responsible for publicity of the Bay Education Center, science, education, and community-involvement programs of the Bay Education Center through various avenues, including presentations, Bay Talk series, social media, brochures, etc.
• Oversee Bay Education Center budgets and purchases, provide annual reports if needed and other reporting and presentations.
• Create new public program content for Science on a Sphere for all learners.
• Oversee daily supervision and work direction for BEC part time staff and volunteers including contributing to annual performance evaluations and managing work schedules and annual leave. Support volunteer recruitment efforts, such as orientation and appreciation events as needed.
• Assist with other UTMSI/Reserve programs and projects, as assigned, such as EDBD, TOTE Workshops, Monarch Madness, etc.
• Draft and monitor Rockport Hotel Occupancy Tax quarterly reports and annual renewal request.
• Other related functions as assigned.

• High School Diploma
• Education experience in a classroom or nature center setting.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Four-year degree in environmental science, education, or equivalent.

• $16.11/ hour up to 19 hours per week

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. May be requested to work during special program events.

• 19-hour work shift spread throughout a Tuesday – Saturday work week from 10am – 4pm. A six-hour work shift is required on Friday and Saturday, with the rest of the 19 hours used during the workweek. Days depend on the person hired.

• 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 are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

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,…