Internships
Become a part of the team achieving global impact in invertebrate research, conservation and connection.
Butterfly Pavilion offers a number of internships throughout the year that allow students to obtain real-world experience in the fields of entomology, horticulture, education, exhibit interpretation and more.
Butterfly Pavilion internships are typically unpaid, part-time, and seasonal, requiring a commitment of 2 – 3 days per week for 3 – 5 months with the following application deadlines, unless otherwise specified:
- Spring Application – Nov. 1
- Summer Application – April 1
- Fall Application – July 1
Interns will also complete an independent project and presentation at the end of their term. University credit for internships can be earned in most cases. Students interested in a Butterfly Pavilion internship are encouraged to check the academic internship requirements at their educational institution before applying.
Social Media & Videography Intern
The Social Media & Videography Internship at Butterfly Pavilion is an opportunity to develop real-world skills in social media strategy, content development, and project management at a nonprofit achieving global impact in invertebrate education, research and conservation. The intern will be responsible for developing video content for social media to engage users and create a relationship between customers and Butterfly Pavilion’s mission. The Intern will report directly to the organization’s Marketing Coordinator and will have the opportunity to collaborate with individuals in multiple departments to achieve project goals.
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GOCO Teen Intern
The GOCO Summer Teen Intern will support many facets of our organization. They will bring our exhibits to life, creating connections and providing fun learning opportunities for our guests through up-close animal experiences. They will support unforgettable field trip experiences for school and youth groups. Finally, they will support the horticulture staff by planting, pruning, weeding, watering foliage as well as research and restoration in our outdoor gardens.
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GOCO Teen Outreach Intern
Teen Outreach Education Interns provide fun learning opportunities for children as part of afterschool programming, in collaboration with Outreach Educators. Great Outdoors Colorado invests a portion of Colorado Lottery proceeds to help preserve and enhance the state's parks, trails, wildlife, rivers and open spaces. The GOCO Teen Exhibit Ambassador will connect more kids and their families to explore and take care of our great outdoors by addressing the growing disconnect between youth and nature.
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Education & Interpretation Intern
Butterfly Pavilion is seeking a creative, highly motivated and energetic individual to develop and implement youth education programs and exhibit interpretation as part of a team of talented and experienced staff and volunteers. This is a great opportunity for those seeking hands-on experience in environmental education, informal science education, biology, interpretation, and museum studies.
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Curatorial Zookeeper Intern - Entomologist
Assist with terrestrial invertebrate care, animal handling, USDA compliance and visitor education as part of a team of talented and experienced staff and volunteers. The primary goal of this internship is for students to gain knowledge in terrestrial invertebrate science, husbandry and education.
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Curatorial Zookeeper Intern - Aquarist
Assist with marine animal care, animal handling, and visitor education as part of a team of talented and experienced staff and volunteers. The primary goal of this internship is for students to gain knowledge in marine animal science, husbandry and education.
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Curatorial Zookeeper Intern – Lepidoptera
Assist with Lepidoptera (butterfly and moth) care, USDA compliance and reporting and visitor education as part of a team of talented and experienced staff and volunteers. The primary goal of this internship is for students to gain knowledge in Lepidoptera husbandry, identification and education.
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Lead Zookeeper Intern
Assist with terrestrial invertebrate, Lepidoptera (butterfly and moth), and marine animal care. The intern will assist in USDA compliance and reporting and visitor education as part of a team of talented and experienced staff and volunteers. The primary goal of this internship is for students to gain knowledge in invertebrate animal husbandry and AZA accreditation requirements.
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Horticulture Intern
Butterfly Pavilion is seeking a talented, enthusiastic individual to assist in our public horticulture programs as part of a team of experienced and hard-working staff and volunteers. This unpaid, academic internship will provide a well-rounded, hands-on educational experience in the field of zoological horticulture in a public setting.
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Urban Prairies Project Intern
The Urban Prairies Project (UPP) is a collaboration between Butterfly Pavilion, local governments and other environmental organizations to restore urban and suburban open spaces for wildlife and human use. The UPP intern will gain experience in restoration and environmental monitoring while supporting the development of a strong restoration volunteer.
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Lepidopterist Intern at the Gardens on Spring Creek
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.
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Colorado Butterfly Monitoring Network Intern
Butterfly Pavilion is currently seeking an organized, highly motivated and energetic individual to assist with a statewide citizen science project with a team of experienced staff and volunteers. The primary goal of the Butterfly Pavilion Colorado Butterfly Monitoring Network Internship is for students to gain knowledge and hands-on training in coordinating an extensive species monitoring program.
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