Seasonal Butterfly House Monitor

Huntsville Botanical Garden • Huntsville, AL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Enhance visitor experience in the Purdy Butterfly House through excellent customer service, information sharing, enthusiasm for its mission, and assisting with operational needs. Ensure guests follow all guidelines to prioritize safety for all visitors and butterflies.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years or older with a demonstrated interest in native butterflies and their role in the natural world.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage and project enthusiasm about learning and nature to a diverse population in both regular attendance and group visitation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor guest interaction with the Butterfly House exhibits including but not limited to reminding guests of butterfly house guidelines and helping to educate guests on the butterfly life cycle, and their role in our ecosystem while connecting people to plants.
• Perform daily operational support duties including but not limited to sweeping, sanitizing touch points, inspecting screens for damage, filling butterfly feeding stations, and monitoring the safety of the Purdy Butterfly House and lobby.
• Assist with tasks required to maintain healthy and interesting plant displays. This includes watering, pest management, weeding, and monitoring host plants.
• Maintain communication with Horticulture Educator on any issues that arise affecting the Purdy Butterfly House.
• Attend trainings as required and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed