Salary: $16.79 - $20.99 Hourly

Location : 2407 Market St. Baytown, TX

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 24-00140

Department: Parks & Recreation

Division: Wetlands

Opening Date: 06/25/2024

Job Summary

Are you passionate about curating engaging and educational exhibits? Join our team as a part-time Exhibits Specialist, where you'll design and implement captivating displays for our museum visitors. Ideal candidates will have experience in exhibit design, strong organizational skills, and a keen eye for detail. Apply today to become a vital part of our mission to inspire and educate our community!

Responsible for the maintenance, design and construction of all educational exhibits associated with the Wetlands Center.

Duties

Responsible for the maintenance, design and construction of all educational exhibits and displays associated with the Wetlands Center, including taxidermy exhibits, live plant and animal exhibits, and educational interpretative materials.
Performs general cleaning/maintenance of the Wetlands Center Exhibit Hall.
Assists the Education Coordinator to develop requirements for exhibits, displays and interpretation for outreach and the Wetlands Center.
Works with Animal Care Technician to fulfill animal feeding requirements.
Assists with Wetlands Center administration activities including coordinating vehicle maintenance and maintaining vehicle records.
Performs all other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days).
Two years of experience in a related field.

Preferred:

One year of exotic animal care experience (reptiles and fish).
Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of biology or environmental science fundamentals, wildlife natural history and habitats, basic carpentry, and computers. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.

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

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds 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:

01

Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)?

02

How many years of related experience do you possess?

Less than 2 years
2 - 4 years
4 - 6 years
None of the above

03

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

04

How much experience in exotic animal care (reptiles and fish) do you possess ?

Less than 1 year
1 -2 years
3 - 4 years
5 + years
None

05

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

I am not bilingual
Spanish
Vietnamese
Chinese
French
Urdu
Other
American Sign Language

Required Question

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Wetlands Center Exhibits Specialist - PT