Museum Exhibits & Outreach Specialist

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resume/CV submission

3 references including supervisor

Job summary

Texas Science & Natural History 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 guide direction and priorities for museum exhibitions and outreach, requiring strong communication and independent work capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sciences, science communication, and/or museum studies.
• At least two years of experience administering object-focused exhibitions and/or science outreach programming.
• Broad knowledge of the natural history of Texas.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to learn quickly and be flexible.
• Experience taking ownership of projects and bringing them to completion.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Adaptability

Texas natural history knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Texas Science & Natural History 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 guide direction and priorities for museum exhibitions and outreach, requiring strong communication and independent work capabilities.