Seasonal Pollinator Research Field Technician

Title: Pollinator Research Field Technician

Employment Type: Seasonal, Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 40hrs/week

Timeframe: Monday, May 27th, 2025 - Friday, August 15th, 2025

Hourly Rate: $20 per hour

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.

Position Summary:

Butterfly Pavilion is seeking creative, highly motivated, and energetic individuals to assist in field work, invertebrate collection and preservation, invertebrate and plant identification, and report writing as part of a team of experienced staff, interns, and volunteers. This position will assist in conducting a thorough sampling of the diurnal invertebrate pollinators and other invertebrates across land belonging to the Bureau of Land Management across western Colorado. Two field technicians will work as a team to sample invertebrates from designated sites using nets and traps and record associated flower species following prescribed methods. Training provided.

Technicians will be expected to spend 40+ nights in the field over the course of the season (4 nights a week for an estimated 10 weeks). For a typical workweek, technicians will depart Monday morning from the Denver metro area and drive to pre-selected field sites. Driving time will depend on the exact sites selected but may be several hours. Technicians will spend Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights in the field and return home every Friday for the weekend. During fieldwork days, technicians are expected to work mornings and afternoons for a total of 8 hours every day. Due to the nature of field work, this will involve several hours of outdoor labor in varying weather conditions.

This position will work in close collaboration with the Species Identification Specialist and Project Coordinator.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Driving a company vehicle for extended periods of time on major highways and small dirt roads.
• Conduct entomological field and lab work, primarily specimen collection, processing, and identification.
• Perform