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Job Posting Title: Education Specialist Hiring Department: Marine Science Institute Position Open To: All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours: 19 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA Earliest Start Date: Immediately Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Mar 30, 2027 Location: CORPUS CHRISTI-VICTORIA This position is up to 19 hours a week and is a flexible schedule. The role is based in Rockport, TX. Purpose 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. Responsibilities Direct and conduct Bay Education Center programs, Science on a Sphere, K-12 programs, community education, and 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 through presentations, Bay Talk series, social media, brochures, etc. Oversee Bay Education Center budgets and purchases, provide annual reports 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, managing work schedules and annual leave, and supporting volunteer recruitment events. Assist with other UTMSI/Reserve programs and projects 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. Required Qualifications High School Diploma. Education experience in a classroom or nature center setting. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Four‑year degree in environmental science, education, or equivalent. Salary Range $16.11 per hour up to 19 hours per week. Working Conditions The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. May be requested to work during special program events. Work Shift 19-hour work shift spread throughout a Tuesday‑Saturday work week from 10am – 4pm. A six-hour shift is required on Friday and Saturday, with the rest of the 19 hours used during the work week. Days depend on the person hired. E-Verify E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Phase2 Technology

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