Shipping and Logistics Coordinator, Cockrell Butterfly Center

The Cockrell Butterfly Center, located within the Houston Museum of Natural Science, features a three-story tropical rainforest filled with more than 1,500 butterflies, along with a variety of reptiles and birds. The Center also includes a large entomology hall that displays thousands of preserved specimens and dozens of live arthropods.

Working in close collaboration with the Cockrell Butterfly Center Director, the Shipping and Logistics Coordinator will oversee the international import and distribution of live butterfly and moth pupae, as well as other live insects, to partner institutions across North America. This position offers a rare opportunity to engage in work at the intersection of conservation, logistics and museum operations while supporting similar organizations nationwide.

This position works closely with Cockrell Butterfly Center staff and reports to the Director of the Cockrell Butterfly Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Coordinate international imports and domestic shipments of live pupae and arthropods.
• Maintain accurate inventory, schedules, and records using Excel and other record-keeping software.
• Ensure compliance and accuracy in labeling, documentation, packing, and shipping tasks.
• Communicate professionally with international suppliers, brokers, government regulators, and partners across cultures and time zones.
• Collaborate with Butterfly Center staff to solve problems and adapt to changing needs in a dynamic environment.
• Coordinate with various other museum departments for budget, maintenance, and invoicing.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Comply with the museum’s health and safety protocols.

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Application Instructions :

Resumes will be accepted through 12 / 5 / 2025 and can be submitted in the following ways :

No phone calls, please.

HMNS does not respond to inquiries regarding application status.

The Houston Museum of Natural Science is an EEO Employer.

About Houston Museum of Natural Science :

The mission of the Houston Museum of Natural Science shall be to preserve and advance the general knowledge of natural science; to enhance in individuals the knowledge of and delight in natural science and related subjects; and to maintain and promote a museum of the first class.