Exhibition & Outreach Specialist: Science Exhibits

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

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.