Education Technician PT

Education Technician PT Salary $13,873.60 - $16,650.40 Annually

Location: 2407 Market St. Baytown, TX

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 26-00056

Department: PARKS & RECREATION

Opening Date: 02/16/2026

Description Join our team at Baytown Nature Center as an Education Technician, where youll 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 communitys 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:

• Assist Baytown Nature Center Naturalist in the design and development of nature-based education and recreational programs.
• Assist 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.

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.

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
• 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 Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree None of the above

02 Are you currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and 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.

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