Exhibition & Outreach Associate, Texas Science & Natural History Museum

University of Texas at Austin

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Science & Natural History Museum engages the community with exhibits, programs, and experiences that spark curiosity, promote belonging, and tell stories about Texas science and natural history. The Museum seeks an Exhibition & Outreach Associate to work with the Associate Director of Education, Collections & Exhibits to develop, install, and maintain exhibitions and provide science outreach to the community. The Exhibition & Outreach Associate will work closely with the Associate Director of Education, Collections & Exhibits on direction and priorities for museum exhibitions and science outreach.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in the 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.
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
Strong interpersonal and critical 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 and demonstrate individual initiative in meeting the functions of the position.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or advanced training from an accredited college or university in the sciences, science communication, and/or museum studies.
Experience working in museums, nature centers, or other cultural institutions.
At least three years of experience administering object-focused exhibitions and/or science outreach programming.
Familiarity with best practices for handling objects from natural history collections.
Experience evaluating published research articles, artwork, and interviews for use in communicating science to the public.
Strong writing, editing, and interpretive skills.

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.