Education Technician - Part Time

City of Baytown; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Baytown is seeking an Education Technician at Baytown Nature Center to inspire visitors about local wildlife and habitats and to help design engaging programs for all ages.

You will assist the Naturalist in creating nature-based education experiences, support outreach events, and communicate information to the public.

This role requires a high school diploma and a passion for environmental education, with comfort handling live animals and working in varied weather.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Pursuing or completed degree in Science, Education or Biology.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; TX license within 90 days.
• Experience engaging with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and conducting nature-based education and recreational programs.
• Represent Baytown Nature Center at outreach events.
• Provide general information about the Baytown Nature Center to callers and visitors.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
• Comfort in handling live animals and using animals in educational presentations.

Skills

Public speaking

Education programs

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Pursuing or completed degree in Science Education/Biology

Job description

Join our team at Baytown Nature Center as an Education Technician, where you'll inspire and educate visitors about local wildlife and natural habitats. Ideal candidates will have a passion for environmental education and experience in creating engaging programs for diverse audiences.

Assist the Baytown Nature Center Naturalist in the design and conducting of nature-based education and recreational programs for citizens of all ages. Represent Baytown Nature Center at outreach events. Position requires an acceptable level of comfort in handling live animals in education programs (i.e. snakes, alligators, and other small animals).

• Assists Baytown Nature Center Naturalist in the design and development of nature-based education and recreational programs. Assists in conducting programs throughout the natural resources division.
• Represents Baytown Nature Center at outreach events.
• Provides general information about the Baytown Nature Center to callers and visitors.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Required

• High School diploma or GED.
• Actively pursuing, or completed, an education in Science, Education, Biology from an accredited college or institution.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days).
• Enjoy working with children and adults.

Preferred

• One year related experience in Education, Biology, Nature Centers, or a related field.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

An interest in one or more of the following: birding, fishing, plant identification, wetland ecology, woods ecology. A basic knowledge of nature. Ability to assist in creation of environmental educational programs for all ages. Ability to communicate with the public, especially children, by speaking to groups; and to tolerate hot and humid, and cold and humid weather. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public. Comfort in handling live animals and using animals in educational presentations.

Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.