Seasonal Butterfly Keeper at Chatfield

Title: Seasonal Butterfly Keeper at Chatfield

Position Reports To: Senior Lepidopterist Manager

Facility: Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms- 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Rd, Littleton, CO 80128

About Butterfly Pavilion: At Butterfly Pavilion, (BP) we transform the way people think about invertebrates. These small but mighty animals that surround us are so much more than people think. They are everywhere because everything depends on them. They are the hidden heroes of the animal kingdom. As the leader in invertebrate knowledge, inspiration and connection, Butterfly Pavilion works to foster an appreciation of these critical animals by educating the public about the need to protect and care for threatened habitats globally, while conducting research for solutions in invertebrate conservation. Whether it is providing unique, firsthand learning experiences in our exhibits and educational programs, conducting new research that sets the standard for zoos across the country or building innovative solutions for species and habitat conservation in countries around the world, Butterfly Pavilion is leading the way in ensuring invertebrates are protected for the future.

Our Core Values are a large part of who we are as an organization:

• Make Science Cool
• Love What You Do
• Go Above and Beyond
• Lead Change
• Know Your Stuff
• Be Positive
• Welcome All

These aren't just words, but words to live by here at Butterfly Pavilion.

FLSA: Seasonal, Non-Exempt, Part Time(24-32 hours per week)  

Regular Schedule: Saturdays - Mondays 8:00am - 4:00pm, with occasional additional days during special programming

Season: May 20-Sept 6, 2025

Hourly Rate: $17.00/hour 

Position Summary: 

Provides care for all exhibit animals at the Chatfield butterfly flight house, maintaining containment while educating guests about the plants and animals inside the butterfly house.  

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:  

• Provides daily care for butterflies including cleaning of habitats in exhibit area and monitoring environmental conditions of the exhibit
• Executes butterfly house vestibule protocols while controlling the flow of visitors into the exhibit, while providing information and guidance on house regulations
• Regularly inspects exhibit for any issues or repairs and performs minor maintenance tasks
• Ensures proper record keeping of daily husbandry, maintenance actions and animal health. 
• Maintains compliance for USDA regulated animals.  
• Upholds AZA standards and follows Butterfly Pavilion animal policies. 
• Effectively communicates with direct supervisors, and other members of both Butterfly Pavilion and Denver Botanic Gardens, to support the overall needs of Butterflies at Chatfield butterfly house. 
• Directly communicates with Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms staff for onsite needs and minor or emergency maintenance requests. 
• Helps implement training for volunteers as well as supervises volunteers within the butterfly house. 
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