Internships
Become a part of the team achieving global impact in invertebrate research, conservation and connection.
Thank you for your interest in interning with Butterfly Pavilion.
Internship applications for Spring 2025 are now open. The deadline for applications is December 20th, 2024.
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.
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.
Horticulture Intern
Butterfly Pavilion is currently 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.
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Guest Services & Membership Intern
Butterfly Pavilion's Membership and Guest Services Department is seeking an individual with an interest in hospitality and sales. This is a great opportunity for those looking to get into the hospitality, service, and marketing fields.
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Animal Ambassador Intern
Butterfly Pavilion is currently seeking a creative, highly motivated and energetic individual to assist in both the education and animal care sides of outreach education including invertebrate care and teaching educational programming at local schools. The primary goal of the Butterfly Pavilion Animal Ambassador Internship is for students to gain knowledge and hands-on training in environmental education and invertebrate animal husbandry.
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Zoo Education Intern
Butterfly Pavilion is seeking an individual with an interest in exhibit education. This is a great opportunity for those looking for hands on experience with providing interpretive programs, using animal ambassadors to enhance educational experiences, and improving guest experience skills.
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Community Programs Marketing Intern
The Community Programs Marketing Intern at Butterfly Pavilion is an opportunity to develop real-world skills in marketing planning and execution, creative and trending content development, and project management at a nonprofit, achieving global impact in invertebrate education, research, and conservation. The intern will be responsible for developing content for social media, emails, webpages and more to engage users and create a relationship between customers and Butterfly Pavilion’s Community Programs. They will also be responsible for planning content calendars, drafting compelling captions, and assisting the marketing team with other social campaigns.
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Social Media Intern
The Social Media Internship at Butterfly Pavilion is an opportunity to develop real-world skills in social media planning and execution, creative and trending content development, and project management at a nonprofit achieving global impact in invertebrate research, conservation, and education. The intern will be responsible for developing content for social media to engage users and create a relationship between the community and Butterfly Pavilion’s mission. They will also be responsible for planning content calendars, drafting compelling captions, and assisting the marketing team with other social campaigns. The intern will have the opportunity to collaborate with individuals in multiple departments to achieve project goals.
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Digital Marketing Intern
The Digital Marketing Intern will report directly to the Performance Marketing Manager for at least 12-15 hours per week on-site, with a hybrid schedule of being stationed at Butterfly Pavilion Zoo and offsite facility. The intern will perform various support tasks to assist the marketing and communications department, including, but not limited to, enhancing website user experience, optimizing SEO, managing email marketing campaigns, and supporting e-commerce initiatives.
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Communications Intern
The Communications Intern will report directly to the Senior Marketing and Communications Manager for at least 12-16 hours per week on-site with hybrid of being stationed at Butterfly Pavilion Zoo and offsite facility. The intern will perform various support tasks to support the Senior Marketing & Communications Manager and the marketing department, including, but not limited to researching and summarizing media outlets and media contacts in Colorado and nationwide that would be appropriate to “pitch” BP stories, updating media placement grids, assisting with building media story angles, submitting community and event calendars, identifying local Colorado speaking engagements and updating conference grid, following major environmental, conservation, science and education news stories and identifying trends, ad hoc projects.
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Graphic Design Intern
Butterfly Pavilion is seeking a dedicated and creative individual to join our team as a Graphic Design Intern. The Graphic Design Intern will produce illustrations, designs and marketing materials for a nonprofit achieving global impact in invertebrate education, research, and conservation. This intern will be responsible for creating and preparing branded promotional materials such as print and digital ads that help promote and engage our audience in the programs and offerings Butterfly Pavilion provides to the community. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about conservation, marketing, communications, and making a positive impact in the community.
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Videography Intern
We are seeking a talented and creative Intern Videographer to join our team. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in creating engaging video content for marketing and promotional purposes. With Butterfly Pavilion celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025, there will be many remarkable stories to tell. The ideal candidate should have a keen eye for visual storytelling, access to videography equipment, and proficiency in video editing software. This position will report to the VP of Marketing and Communications and collaborate closely with team members to capture the essence of our brand and mission.
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Zookeeper Aquarist Intern
Butterfly Pavilion is currently seeking a creative, highly motivated, and energetic individual to assist in marine animal care, handling, and record keeping as part of a team of talented and experienced staff and volunteers. The primary goal of the Butterfly Pavilion Zookeeper Aquarist Internship is for students to gain knowledge and hands-on training in invertebrate animal husbandry.
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Zookeeper Entomologist Intern
Butterfly Pavilion is currently seeking a creative, highly motivated, and energetic individual to assist in terrestrial invertebrate animal care, handling, exhibit education and record keeping as part of a team of talented and experienced staff and volunteers. The primary goal of a Butterfly Pavilion Entomology Zookeeper Internship is for students to gain knowledge and hands-on training in invertebrate animal husbandry.
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School Programs Intern
Butterfly Pavilion is currently seeking a creative, highly motivated and energetic individual to assist with both onsite and virtual education programming. The primary goal of the Butterfly Pavilion School Programs Internship is for students to gain knowledge and hands-on training in environmental education.
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Therapeutic Horticulture Intern
Butterfly Pavilion is seeking a creative and passionate individual to support and expand horticulture focused programs in the Colorado community. Butterfly Pavilion utilizes horticulture as a way to expand habitat for invertebrates but also seeks to prioritize its applications in community and human health. This position aims to provide ample opportunities for cultivating knowledge, relationships, and community building through hands on training and real-world experiences.
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Volunteer Program Specialist Intern
Butterfly Pavilion's Volunteer Department is seeking an individual with an interest in non-profit volunteer programs and people management.The contributions of volunteers play an indispensable role in furthering Butterfly Pavilion's mission and volunteers are involved in nearly every aspect of Butterfly Pavilion's operations including animal care, horticulture, education, research, guest services, marketing, and events. The intern will gain exposure to all these areas by supporting the volunteers who serve in all departments of the zoo. The Volunteer Program Specialist Intern will report directly to the Volunteer Manager and assist in daily volunteer operations including recruitment, training, and retention. This is a great position for an individual to learn about the administration of volunteer programs and explore a career in people management.
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