Community Engagement Educator

Title: Community Engagement Educator

Position Reports To: Community Engagement Manager

About Butterfly Pavilion: 

 At Butterfly Pavilion, 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: Up to 40 HR Part Time/Non-Exempt

Schedule: Saturday and Sunday required, Monday-Friday flexible

Hourly Rate: $16.00/hour

Position Summary: 

The Educator is responsible for providing world-class onsite education and experiences to learners of all ages at Butterfly Pavilion, this includes providing exhibit interpretation for guests visiting the zoo, memorable and educational birthday party experiences for young guests, and adult and family onsite programs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Lead all functions of birthday party programming including logistics and implementation.
• Facilitate party activity and lead party guests to appropriate areas within Butterfly Pavilion exhibits.
• Keep track of and maintain party schedules with other birthday party ambassadors.
• Implement all policies written within the birthday party contract and FAQ.
• Provide world-class customer service to all our party and exhibit guests and learners of all ages.
• Creating meaningful interaction between the exhibit animals and guests for a deeper and more thoughtful experience and to make connections between exhibit topic and daily life.
• Teaching engaging, interactive science education programs at Butterfly Pavilion and for the community in Birthday Parties, adult onsite programs, and other educational programs.
• Working alongside all team members to provide high quality education programs.
• Communicating with teachers and group leads.
• Safely transporting and using live animals to demonstrate science-based concepts to learners