Full-Time Positions
Education Coordinator R_00044059: The Education Coordinator (EC) supports the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve (Reserve) and the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) by developing, coordinating, and delivering environmental education programs and curriculum for K–12 students, the public, and community audiences. This position plays a key role in creating innovative, standards-aligned programming and implementing high-quality, hands-on learning experiences both onsite and in the field. The EC supervises the education specialists, volunteer coordinator, aquarists, and interns associated with the education program.
Groundskeeper R_00044813: This position will be responsible for the maintenance of grounds at all campuses of the UT Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, Texas. The purpose of this position is to maintain and beautify the grounds at all MSI campus locations.This is a 12-month annual contract that will be renewable based on performance and funding.
Mechanic/Technician R_00044815: The mechanic/technician will be part of the Maintenance Crew that services our Marine Science Institute. The mechanic/technician will provide journey-level skills to perform work in a variety of trades required for the maintenance, repair, and operation of University facilities and equipment. Responsible for the fabrication, installation, operation, and routine or emergency maintenance and/or repair of University facilities. Performs journey-level work in a particular area of expertise assigned. This is a 12-month annual contract that will be renewable based on performance and funding.
Postdoctoral Fellow R_00038665:This Postdoctoral Fellow position will be part of the Coastal Carbon Cycle Laboratory of the Marine Science Institute at the University of Texas at Austin located in Port Aransas, Texas. The initial appointment is set for one year, renewal is subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Part -time Position
R_00044254 Animal Attendant: assist in caring for sea turtles, marine birds, and birds of prey at the Amos Rehabilitation Keep (ARK) at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (MSI). Responsibilities include feeding the animals, cleaning their enclosures and tanks, record keeping, and rescuing or receiving animals when necessary. Animal Attendants work directly with the ARK’s Coordinator and other ARK staff to provide daily care and rehabilitation for a variety of injured or orphaned species, following established protocols and treatment plans under the supervision of the ARK Coordinator or veterinarians.
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