Education Specialist

The University of Texas at Austin • Corpus Christi, TX

1d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED