STEM Educator (Temporary)

About the Department

Travis County Health and Human Services is a dynamic governmental agency that proudly serves the Austin/ Travis County community by helping people become self-sufficient and productive members of society.
The Work-Based Learning/Summer Youth Employment Program serves as a springboard for first-time job seekers aged 14 to 22, including those facing barriers to self-sufficiency, by providing community-based workforce development training and fostering employee engagement. The program proactively addresses the vicious cycles of poverty through partnerships with local schools, city and county government agencies, and entities in both the public and private sectors. Each year, it delivers career awareness and readiness programming to hundreds of middle and high school students.
The preferred candidate(s) must be responsible, flexible, hard-working, ethical, trustworthy, sincere, and willing to hold youth accountable for their choices.

This is the second in a series of three social services program-related job classifications within the Social Services job family. This classification is dedicated to work in a specific social services program or programs and is responsible for performing consultative, technical and administrative work in the planning development, implementation and monitoring of a social services program. This classification is distinguished from the Social Services Program Specialist Associate and is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and monitoring a program and serving as technical program expert and consultant. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

Position Duties

• Develop and implement a structured, short-term engineering project suitable for participants ages 14–18
• Facilitate daily program activities and provide instruction on introductory engineering concepts
• Guide participants through all phases of a project, including concept development, design, building, testing, and final presentation
• Supervise and monitor participants to ensure a safe, respectful, and productive environment
• Provide ongoing support, feedback, and mentorship to participants
•  Modify instructional approaches as needed to accommodate varying skill levels
•  Maintain attendance, engagement, and accountability for assigned participants
•  Coordinate with SYEP staff to support program goals, reporting needs, and overall operations
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences or a directly related field AND four (4) years experience in social services or a directly field;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
•Documented background in engineering (degree in progress, completed degree, or relevant professional experience)
•Strong organizational and time management skills
•Must be available to work full-time from May 27, 2026 – July 31, 2026.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work 40 hours per week during standard business hours for the duration of the program
•  Knowledge of basic engineering principles and ability to apply them in a learning environment
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to beginners
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be available to work full-time from May 27, 2026, to July 31, 2026.

Other Qualifications

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, driving, client/customer contact, and squatting to perform the essential functions.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday. 

Location: 5325 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751

Department: Health & Human Services

Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

For updates or questions on this position, contact: Brian.Stacy@traviscountytx.gov

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.