Education Technician PT

Job Summary

Join our team at Baytown Nature Center as an Education Technician, where you'll inspire and educate visitors about local wildlife and natural habitats. Ideal candidates will have a passion for environmental education and experience in creating engaging programs for diverse audiences. Apply today to make a meaningful impact on our community's connection to nature!

Assist the Baytown Nature Center Naturalist in the design and conducting of nature-based education and recreational programs for citizens of all ages. Represent Baytown Nature Center at outreach events. Position requires an acceptable level of comfort in handling live animals in education programs (i.e. snakes, alligators, and other small animals).

Duties

* Assists Baytown Nature Center Naturalist in the design and development of nature-based education and recreational programs. Assists in conducting programs throughout the natural resources division.

* Represent Baytown Nature Center at outreach events.

* Provides general information about the Baytown Nature Center to callers and visitors.

* Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

* High School diploma or GED.

* Actively pursuing, or completed, an education in Science, Education, Biology from an accredited college or institution.

* Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days).

* Enjoy working with children and adults.

Preferred:

* One year related experience in Education, Biology, Nature Centers, or a related field.

* Bilingual in English/Spanish

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

An interest in one or more of the following: birding, fishing, plant identification, wetland ecology, woods ecology. A basic knowledge of nature. Ability to assist in creation of environmental educational programs for all ages. Ability to communicate with the public, especially children, by speaking to groups; and to tolerate hot and humid, and cold and humid weather. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public. Comfort in handling live animals and using animals in educational presentations.

Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well - 365 days a year.

Health & Wellness

* Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year

* Employee Assistance Program providing up to 8 FREE sessions per issue per year

* SmartDollar: online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices

* Talkspace: app that offers clinical techniques to help dial down the symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression - anytime

Retirement

* MissionSquare and Roth IRA plans: optional retirement savings account

Training

* The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values

To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: baytownlife.com

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

* High School Diploma/GED

* Associate's Degree

* Bachelor's Degree

* Master's Degree

* None of the above

02

Are you currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and actively pursing, or completed, an education in science, education or biology?

* I am currently enrolled in a related program at an accredited college or university.

* I have completed a program in a related field at an accredited college or university.

* I do not meet this requirement.

03

Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days)

* Yes

* No

04

Please briefly describe your education and experience that qualifies you for this position.

05

This position may require you to work weekends, evenings, and/or overnight travel. Are you available to work during these times?

* Yes

* No

06

Are you comfortable handling live animals in education programs (i.e. snakes, alligators, and other small animals)?

* Yes

* No

07

How many years of related experience in education, biology, nature centers or a related field do you possess?

* None

* Less than 1 year

* 1 - 3 years

* 3+ years

08

If you are bilingual in which language are you most proficient?

* I am not bilingual

* Spanish

* Vietnamese

* Chinese

* French

* Urdu

* American Sign Language

* Other

Required Question

Employer City of Baytown

Address 2401 Market Street

Baytown, Texas, 77520

Phone 281-420-6520

Website http://www.baytown.org