Education Specialist

Education Specialist – Marine Science Institute

Location:

Rockport, TX (Bay Education Center). Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

19 hours per week. FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt. Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately. Position Duration:
Expected to continue until March 30, 2027.

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 part‑time staff and volunteers.
• Responsible for publicity of the Bay Education Center, science, education, and community‑involvement programs 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 per 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 work week. Days depend on the person hired.

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.