Exhibition & Outreach Associate, Texas Science & Natural History Museum

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, UT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The 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.

Benefits

• Retirement plan for eligible positions (Teacher Retirement System of Texas - TRS)
• Compliance with Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level