Education Specialist

University of Texas at Austin; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 253,000 - 422,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Marine Science Institute seeks an Education Specialist to join the Bay Education Center team in Rockport, TX.

You will lead Bay Education Center programs, coordinate staff and volunteers, and develop public science programs and outreach as part of a flexible, part-time schedule that supports education initiatives at the Bay Education Center.

Qualifications

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

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 Bay Education Center, science, education, and community-involvement programs through various avenues (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 performance evaluations and managing schedules and annual leave; support volunteer recruitment.
• Assist with other UTMSI/Reserve programs and projects as assigned (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 interaction

Education

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

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 Notes

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.

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 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 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 interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:

Important 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.

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

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

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

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.