Education Coordinator, Texas Science & Natural History Museum

Job Posting Title:

Education Coordinator, Texas Science & Natural History Museum

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Hiring Department:

Texas Memorial Museum

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

May 01, 2026

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes 

Texas Science & Natural History Museum has developed new exhibits, programs, and experiences that spark curiosity, promote belonging, and tell stories about Texas science and natural history. The Museum seeks an Education Coordinator to work with the Associate Director to create, manage, and evaluate museum education resources, programs, and services for learners of all ages.  

 

Purpose 

The Education Coordinator will work closely with the Associate Director on direction and priorities for museum educational programs and services. Ensure programs, exhibits, and associated educational resources meet the needs of the museum and communities within and external to the university.  

 

Responsibilities 

Assist in the development and implementation of educational programs. Create resource materials that support exhibitions, meet science literacy goals, and align with state curriculum standards for preK-12 learners. Provide educational services including teacher professional development. Participate in science outreach programs, activities, and events on behalf of the museum. (30%) 

 

Schedule and coordinate volunteer-led educational engagement activities at the museum. Supervise training of volunteers and lead guided tours of the museum’s exhibits. Secure supplies for educational programs and assist with the management of the museum’s education collection. (25%) 

 

Manage evaluations of education programs and resources. This includes the creation and the distribution of program evaluations, consistent communication to program participants, collection, and analysis of program data such as attendance and demographics of participants, and the creation of reports to be shared with museum leadership to promote education programs and secure funding. (10%) 

 

Facilitate and manage administrative tasks associated with implementing and leading new programs that must remain in compliance under The University of Texas Youth Protection Program. Duties will include pre-program administration, training, scheduling, budge