Education Technician - Part Time

City of Baytown • Baytown, TX

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About The Position

The Education Technician assists the Baytown Nature Center Naturalist in designing, developing, and conducting nature-based education and recreational programs for citizens of all ages. The position represents the Baytown Nature Center at outreach events and provides general information to callers and visitors. It requires comfort handling live animals, including snakes, alligators, and other small animals, for educational programs. Attendance is an essential function. The position may require overtime and may be called upon to provide services during emergencies, including remaining in the event of an evacuation. The physical demands are classified as light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Actively pursuing or completed education in Science, Education, or Biology at an accredited college or institution.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; must obtain a Texas driver's license within 90 days.
• Enjoy working with children and adults.
• Basic knowledge of nature.
• Ability to assist in creating environmental education programs for all ages.
• Ability to communicate with the public, especially children, by speaking to groups.
• Ability to tolerate hot and humid, and cold and humid weather.
• Ability to get along appropriately with coworkers and the public.
• Comfort handling live animals and using animals in educational presentations.
• Ability to meet the light-work physical demands: exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related experience in Education, Biology, Nature Centers, or a related field.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• An interest in one or more of the following: birding, fishing, plant identification, wetland ecology, or woods ecology.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Baytown Nature Center Naturalist in designing and developing nature-based education and recreational programs.
• Assist in conducting programs throughout the natural resources division.
• Represent the Baytown Nature Center at outreach events.
• Provide general information about the Baytown Nature Center to callers and visitors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Provide needed services during emergency situations and, if required, remain during an evacuation.

What This Job Offers

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