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About the Role

UT Austin undergraduate students will have the opportunity to join the Wildflower Center’s science and conservation team and support our Texas Plant Conservation Alliance (TXPCA) ecological professional’s network. Work will be highly collaborative and will include conducting fieldwork, data collection, plant identification, data organization, outreach, and supporting other conservation projects as needed. Students must be comfortable spending time outside and working as part of a team. Tasks for the TXPCA include network meeting attendance, social media posts, data set management, informative material creation (flyers, brochures, etc.), and taking meeting notes.

Responsibilities

Assist with research and conservation focused activities such as field-based data collection, lab work, data entry etc.
Research and monitor plant conservation news, projects, and policy updates across Texas, and compile relevant information to share with TXPCA partners on the listserv and social channels.
Create social media content and posting schedule to highlight TXPCA partner organizations, rare plant conservation news, and promote TXPCA initiatives.
Attend TXPCA quarterly meetings, Steering Committee meetings, and Working Group meetings to take detailed notes and assist in preparing meeting summaries.
Design outreach materials including digital information sheets, flyers, and other promotional resources as needed.
Assist with organizing digital files, documents, and partner resources to improve accessibility of the TXPCA partner portal.
Regular meetings with Wildflower Center mentors.
Occasional participation in outreach or community engagement events. Students will assist with tours, lessons, or educational tabling as needed.
Presentation of ongoing or completed projects during lab meeting and/or Science Symposium at end of the semester.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be a current undergraduate student at The University of Texas at Austin and meet the University's student employment eligibility requirements, including enrollment in at least six (6) semester credit hours for the long semesters (Fall/Spring), unless otherwise eligible under University policy.
Demonstrated interest in ecology, botany, environmental science, sustainability, or related field.
Experience with Canva or other digital creation platforms.
Willingness to work individually and as part of a team.
Willingness to work outside in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat and humidity.
Current Texas class C driver’s license.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Outreach and social media experience.
Research experience (field or lab).
This job requires a class “C” operator’s driver’s license.
The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence.
If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.
Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.
You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.
Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).
If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting.
Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report.

Skills

Canva
Social media
Data collection
Plant identification
Data organization
Outreach
Network meeting attendance
Social media posts
Data set management
Informative material creation
Meeting notes

Location

JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER

Work Type

Part-time

Experience Level

Undergraduate student

Education Level

Undergraduate

Salary/Compensations

$18.00 per hour

Benefits

Annual membership to the Center
Discounts on Center classes
Access to Wildflower Center events
Discounts at the Shop and Gallery
UTSaver voluntary retirement programs

About the Company

The University of Texas at Austin Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is committed to inspiring the conservation and cultivation of native plants through its gardens and programs.
The Wildflower Center is the state botanic garden of Texas, a treasured Austin gem, and a national leader in the field of native plant education, gardening, sustainable landscapes, land restoration, plant conservation and research.
It is home to the largest living collection of Texas native plants, welcomes 300,000 visitors annually, has over 18,000 member households and reaches more than 2 million people per year through its popular native plant database.
The Center envisions thriving, native plant landscapes everywhere that nurture wildlife, uplift communities, and ensure ecological resilience for generations.
Wildflower Center staff are University of Texas at Austin employees receiving all associated benefits as well as an annual membership to the Center, discounts on Center classes, access to Wildflower Center events, and discounts at the Shop and Gallery.
An inspiring, collaborative and beautiful work environment with outstanding coworkers awaits you.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.