Lepidopterist Intern at the Gardens on Spring Creek

Butterfly Pavilion • Fort Collins, CO

293d • $16

About The Position

Butterfly Pavilion is seeking a creative, highly motivated, and energetic individual to assist in butterfly and moth care, handling, and exhibit interpretation as part of a team of talented and experienced staff and volunteers at the Gardens on Spring Creek location. The primary goal of the Butterfly Pavilion Internship is for individuals to gain knowledge and hands-on training in invertebrate animal husbandry and education.

Requirements

• Preference given to those pursuing a degree in biology, environmental sciences, or related fields
• Recent graduates also accepted
• Interest in invertebrate animal husbandry and care
• Interest in engaging children and adults with environmental education about science, invertebrates, and conservation
• Willingness to work with volunteers
• Basic computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets)
• Willingness to handle animals (all training provided onsite)
• Has current tetanus vaccination or ability to receive vaccination before start of internship
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins, CO
• Ability to occasionally travel to Westminster, CO for orientation, project presentation, and for meetings as needed
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

• Strong research skills
• Responsible and accountable
• Project/Time Management and Efficiency
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Follow Through
• Attention to Detail
• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Coachability/Willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Assist the GOSC curatorial team in day-to-day care of all Lepidopteran animals on exhibit and behind the scenes, recording care in animal record management system, TRACKS
• Work independently in the Flight House when the supervisor is not on site
• Provide interpretive support to the GOSC Education staff in the exhibit
• Use live animals to demonstrate science-based concepts to guests
• Uphold AZA accreditation standards for animal welfare
• Create meaningful interaction between the exhibit and guests for a deeper and more thoughtful experience and make connections between exhibit topic, conservation, and daily life
• Comply with USDA containment standards
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Develop and execute an independent project, focused on Lepidoptera and/or Exhibit Interpretation, to emphasize particular interest and expand the knowledge base of the Curatorial and Education Departments of Butterfly Pavilion
• Present project at Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, CO near end of semester
• Serve as a resource to guests in the Butterfly House of The Gardens on Spring Creek
• Uphold Butterfly Pavilion's core values

Benefits

• Intern will develop skills in animal care, husbandry, animal display and record-keeping at an AZA accredited zoo
• Behind-the-scenes experience with the animal collection
• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic, fun, and creative team of people who all support habitat conservation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
• Education Level: No Education Listed