Exhibition & Outreach Associate, Texas Science & Natural History Museum

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin’s Texas Memorial Museum seeks an Exhibition & Outreach Associate to develop, install, and maintain exhibitions and provide science outreach to the community.

The role collaborates with the Associate Director of Education, Collections & Exhibits to align museum experiences with priorities, manage installations, and contribute scientific expertise for communications and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the sciences, science communication, or museum studies.
• At least two years’ experience administering object-focused exhibitions or science outreach.
• Broad knowledge of the natural history of Texas.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to learn quickly and be flexible.
• Experience taking ownership of projects and seeing them through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Develop, create, and evaluate interpretive content for new exhibits with contracted vendors and the Associate Director, Education, Collections & Exhibits.
• Coordinate installation and deinstallation of short-term exhibitions.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper operating condition of exhibitions.
• Develop and lead science outreach programs and events and assist education activities at the museum.
• Provide scientific expertise to communications staff for social media and marketing needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Oral & written communication

Independence & teamwork

Flexibility & initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in sciences / science communication / museum studies

Master's degree or advanced training in related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Posting Title

Exhibition & Outreach Associate, Texas Science & Natural History Museum

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Hiring Department

Texas Memorial Museum

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Position Open To

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

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FLSA Status

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date

Oct 15, 2026

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Position Duration

Expected to Continue

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Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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General Notes

TexasScience & Natural History Museumengages the community withexhibits, programs, and experiences that spark curiosity, promote belonging, and tell stories about Texas science and natural history. The Museum seeks anExhibition & OutreachAssociate to work with the Associate Directorof Education, Collections & Exhibits to develop, install, and maintain exhibitions and provide science outreach to the community.

Purpose

TheExhibition & OutreachAssociatewill work closely with the Associate Directorof Education, Collections & Exhibitson direction and priorities formuseum exhibitions and science outreach.

Responsibilities

• Develop, create, and evaluate interpretive content for new exhibits in collaboration with contracted exhibit vendorsand theAssociate Directorof Education, Collections & Exhibits.Coordinate installation & deinstallation of short-term exhibitions.

• Maintain cleanliness and workingorderofexhibitions.

• Develop and leadscience outreach programsandeventsandassistwith education activities at the museum.

• Provide scientificexpertiseto communications staff to meet social mediaand marketingneeds of the museum.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor'sdegreefrom an accreditedcollege or university with major coursework in thesciences,sciencecommunication,and/or museum studies.

• Atleasttwoyearsof experienceadministeringobject-focusedexhibitions and/or science outreachprogramming.

• Broad knowledge ofthenatural history of Texas.

• Skilledin the use of Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong interpersonal andcritical thinking skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Success working independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to learn quickly and be flexible.

• Experience taking ownership of projects and seeing them through to successful completion.

• Ability to undertake and complete tasks anddemonstrateindividual initiative in meeting the functions of the position.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted asappropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master'sdegreeoradvanced trainingfrom an accredited college or university in the sciences,science communication,and/or museum studies.

• Experience working in museums, nature centers, or other cultural institutions.

• Atleast threeyearsof experienceadministering object-focused exhibitions and/or science outreach programming.

• Familiarity with best practices for handlingobjects fromnatural historycollections.

• Experience evaluatingpublished researcharticles, artwork, and interviewsfor use in communicating scienceto the public.

• Strong writing, editing,andinterpretiveskills.

Salary Range

• $52,000 annual

Working Conditions

• Extended periods of standing.

• Working at a desk and computer for extended periods, including repetitive use of a keyboard.

• Use of manual dexterity.

• Frequentclimbing of ladders and stairs.

• Occasional lifting and moving30+ lbs.

• Occasional work around electricaland mechanical hazards;heavy equipment.

Work Shift

• 40 hoursper week

• MondaythroughFriday

• Severalweekendandeveningeventsrequired

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

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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.

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E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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

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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.