Wetlands Center Education Technician - Pt

Salary: $12.83 - $15.39 Hourly
Location : 2407 Market St. Baytown, TX
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 24-00075
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Wetlands
Opening Date: 02/07/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
Are you passionate about environmental conservation and eager to make a difference? Join our team as a WetlandsEducation Technician! As a key advocate for wetland ecosystems, you will engage with the community, delivercompelling educational programs, and contribute to preserving our precious natural resources. Apply now and becomean integral part of our mission to foster environmental awareness and protection.
The part-time Wetlands Center Education Technician assists staff with any activities at the Wetlands Center includingconducting tours of exhibits and supporting special events. Teaches environmental education programs, including camps. Represent Wetlands Center at outreach events. Assist with animal care, including feeding and cleaning of habitats. This isa year-round, part time position. Position requires an acceptable level of comfort in handling live animals in educationprograms (i.e. snakes, alligators, and other small animals).
Duties

• Teaching children and adults during education programs, including camps and outreach activities. Lead outdoor education activities such as seining, birdwatching, fishing, water testing, etc.
• Feeding/caring for live animals and aquaria containing fresh water/estuarine/marine species.
• Education Technician to provide light computer support.
• Developing curricula for new programs.
• Special event support, such as July Fourth Celebration

Minimum Qualifications
REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Actively pursuing, or completed, an education in science, education, biology, or related field from an accredited
• college or university.
• Valid Texas driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Enjoy working with children and adults.

May require weekends, evenings and/or overnight travel.
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.
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.
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01
Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

03
Are you currently enrolled at an accredited college or university actively pursuing, 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.

04
How many years of related experience in education, biology, nature centers or a related field do you possess?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• More than 3 years

05
Describe your specific experience working with children, adults, or senior citizens as it relates to the Education Technician position.
06
This position may require weekends, evenings and/or overnight travel. Are you available to work during these times?

• Yes
• No

07
Are you comfortable handling live animals in education programs (i.e. snakes, alligators, and other small animals)?

• Yes
• No

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