Education Specialist

University of Texas; Rockport (TX); On-site; USD 21,869,400 - 22,730,400; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Corpus Christi invites applications for an Education Specialist to support the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve. This part-time role (up to 19 hours/week) serves Rockport, TX, conducting Bay Education Center programs and Science on a Sphere outreach.

Responsibilities include directing programs, publicity, budgeting, supervising part-time staff and volunteers, and creating new education content.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Publicity of the Bay Education Center, science, education, and community-involvement programs through 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.
• 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.

Skills

Education experience

Public programs

Volunteer supervision

Public speaking

Education

High School Diploma

Four-year degree (preferred)

Job description

**Job Posting Title:**Education Specialist**----****Hiring Department:**Marine Science Institute**----****Position Open To:**All Applicants**----****Weekly Scheduled Hours:**19**----****FLSA Status:**Non-Exempt from FLSA**----****Earliest Start Date:**Immediately**----****Position Duration:**Expected to Continue Until Mar 30, 2027**----****Location:**CORPUS CHRISTI-VICTORIA**----****Job Details:**## General NotesDescription: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.## Purpose: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.## Responsibilities:• 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.## Required Qualifications:• High School Diploma • Education experience in a classroom or nature center setting. • Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.## Preferred Qualifications• Four-year degree in environmental science, education, or equivalent.## Salary Range• $16.11/ hour up to 19 hours per week## Working ConditionsThe 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.## Work Shift• 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.## Required Materials• Resume/CV • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor • Letter of interestI**mportant for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.**Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:** As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.