Seasonal Environmental Educator - Programs

Title: Seasonal Environmental Educator - Programs

Position Reports To: Senior Programs Manager

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.

Employment Type: Seasonal through 8/8/2025, Part-Time up to 28 hours/week

Schedule: Flexible, must be able to work some weekends and evenings

Hourly Rate: $16.00/hour

Position Summary:

The Seasonal Environmental Educator is responsible for providing world-class onsite and outreach education and experiences to learners of all ages across the Denver Metro area and onsite at Butterfly Pavilion, this includes field trip classes, outreach programs, virtual learning programs, afterschool programs, birthday party host, and provide support to seasonal camp programs. The Educator may also be asked to represent Butterfly Pavilion at events throughout the community.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate play-based learning and provide educational information to guests of all ages
• Be an ambassador at outreach booths in the community
• Safely transport and use live animals to demonstrate science-based concepts to learners
• Teach engaging, interactive science education programs at Butterfly Pavilion, in local schools, youth organizations, senior centers, libraries, other community locations, and via real-time interactive video conference (distance learning) for diverse audiences
• Work alongside all team members to provide high quality education programs
• Communicate with teachers and group leads
• Create meaningful interaction between the content and learners for a deeper and more thoughtful experience and to make connections between class or lesson topic and daily life
• Deliver content by teaching engaging and interactive science education programs at the identified sites
• Exhibit strong behavior management skills in high energy environments
• Lead all functions of birthday party programming including logistics and implementation
• Complete camp training and support camps as needed.

Additional Duties:

• Attend required branch and facility meetings and trainings
• Complete USDA and Animal Handling training
• Crosstrain to work in additional areas as appropriate
• Complete supplemental required training

Competencies:

• Build relationships
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Detail-oriented
• Communication skills
• Department knowledge
• Initiative
• Time management
• Decision making

Position Qualifications and Experience: