Education Specialist

Phase2 Technology; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 15,916 - 15,993; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Education Specialist to support and lead educational programs at the Bay Education Center in Rockport, TX. The role is part-time with a 19-hour weekly schedule, typically Tue–Sat 10am–4pm, and starts immediately.

Work involves public programs, science education, budgeting, and staff supervision of part-time personnel and volunteers. The position runs through Mar 30, 2027, with a flexible schedule and non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Education experience in a classroom or nature center setting.

Responsibilities

• Direct and conduct Bay Education Center programs, Science on a Sphere, K-12 programs, community education, and other scheduled programs and exhibits.
• Oversee publicity of the Bay Education Center and related programs through presentations, social media, brochures, etc.
• Oversee Bay Education Center budgets and purchases, provide annual reports and other reporting and presentations.
• Create new public program content for Science on a Sphere for all learners.
• Supervise part-time staff and volunteers, and assist with performance evaluations and scheduling.
• Draft and monitor Rockport Hotel Occupancy Tax quarterly reports and annual renewal request.

Education

High School Diploma

Education experience

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

This position is up to 19 hours a week and is a flexible schedule. The role is based 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 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 through presentations, Bay Talk series, social media, brochures, etc.
• Oversee Bay Education Center budgets and purchases, provide annual reports 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, managing work schedules and annual leave, and supporting volunteer recruitment events.
• Assist with other UTMSI/Reserve programs and projects 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 per hour up to 19 hours per week.

Working Conditions

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.

Work Shift

19-hour work shift spread throughout a Tuesday‑Saturday work week from 10am – 4pm. A six-hour 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.

E-Verify

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.