Career Opportunities
Become a part of the team achieving global impact in invertebrate research, conservation and connection.
Here 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, hands-on 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.
Below you will find a list of open positions that we currently have available. We encourage you to check back often for upcoming opportunities to join our team.
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Butterfly Pavilion Inclusivity Statement
Butterfly Pavilion embraces an environment of diversity and inclusiveness where all people’s ideas, experiences, and abilities are valued, thus ensuring the purpose and impact of our organization thrives through strong and meaningful community connection.
Housekeeper
The Custodian is a full-time position, 30 hours per week. This position will be responsible for performing all custodial duties at Butterfly Pavilion including, but not limited to, restrooms and break room maintenance, drinking fountains, public spaces and back of house, as well emptying and cleaning trash receptacles. Other duties of the position beyond custodial include assisting maintenance personnel as required and closing of the building. This position is responsible for being a team member and ensuring a clean, safe, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing environment for staff, volunteers and guests.
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Bilingual Environmental Educator
The Bilingual Environmental Educator is responsible for providing world-class onsite and outreach education and experiences to learners of all ages in across Colorado and onsite at Butterfly Pavilion, this includes field trip classes, outreach programs, virtual learning programs, afterschool programs, and camp programs. The Bilingual Environmental Educator may also be asked to represent Butterfly Pavilion at events throughout the community.
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Research & Conservation Technician (Tarantula Road Mortality Project)
Butterfly Pavilion is hiring two Research and Conservation field technicians to perform data collection for this project from August through October 2024 in La Junta/Las Animas Colorado. Field Technicians will work together to survey for tarantula burrows and road-killed tarantulas along highways and on lands adjacent to highways. Research and Conservation Field Technicians will spend the beginning of their jobs communicating with local partners like the US Forest Service and private landowners to gain access permission and plan surveys. They will then spend September through October conducting surveys over the course of the 10 week "mate-gration".
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Environmental Educator-Community Programs
The 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 providing a memorable and educational birthday party experience for young guests choosing to celebrate their birthday at Butterfly Pavilion, adult onsite programs, adult outreach programs, fair booths, family programs, seasonal camps, and other educational programs.
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Aquatics Manager
The Aquatics Manager manages the curatorial department's aquatic invertebrate collection and is responsible for managing all aspects of quality and maintenance of all Butterfly Pavilion aquatic collections including but not limited to staff oversight, organization and coordination of schedules, animal acquisition, animal maintenance and husbandry, animal exhibitory and record-keeping. This position leads informational trainings and talks, research and grant writing related to the aquatic collection.
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Controller
The ideal candidate for Butterfly Pavilion's controller position is an established and ambitious nonprofit leader who has an entrepreneurial spirit and can support Butterfly Pavilion's vision in evolving the organization into a world-class center for invertebrate education, research, and conservation. This person is a strategic and analytical thinker with an eye for detail and a commitment to the long-term financial sustainability of the organization as it enters a period of substantial growth. They play an instrumental part in leading organizational growth and mission fulfillment, ensuring that revenue forecasts accurately guide decision-making and that expense management aligns with the fiscal plan. They are a methodical data analyst, enthusiastic and ambitious, demonstrate superior communication skills, and can convey financial information to various stakeholders with differing levels of financial acumen.
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Internships
Butterfly Pavilion offers a number of internships throughout the year, allowing students to obtain real-world experience in the fields of entomology, horticulture, education, exhibit interpretation, and more.
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