Environmental Educator - Community Programs

Title : Environmental Educator - Community Programs

Position Reports To : Senior Programs Manager

About Butterfly Pavilion : 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.

Looking forward, we are committed to providing the most enriching experience for our audience, being recognized as a scientific authority, and being a leading educational resource on invertebrates.

To this end, Butterfly Pavilion has begun the initial stages of launching a $40 million Capital Campaign to expand Butterfly Pavilion into the Center for Invertebrate Research and Conservation (CIRC) in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility in 2022.

A large part of who we are as an organization is how we interact with each other. Valuing our facility, guests, donors, and our team is a priority, without these puzzle pieces we cannot make it all work, these Core Values guide us throughout our day.

We Love What We Do at Butterfly Pavilion, we Make Science Cool by Going Above and Beyond for all guests, donors, and team members while also Leading Change in invertebrate conservation.

We Know Our Stuff and work to have a healthy culture by Being Positive and Welcoming to All. These are not just words, but words for us to live by here at Butterfly Pavilion.

Core Values :

Make Science Cool : Science has the power to change the world and education is where it starts. We immerse our guests in the world of invertebrates, creating a safe, comfortable atmosphere to make connections to nature, filling guests with wonder and inspiring them to embrace their role as stewards of our environment.

Go Above and Beyond : It is "our job" to find a solution, even if we did not create the problem. We never stop with okay, instead striving for world class in all we do.

Love What You Do : As a conservation organization, we are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to do the work we do each day.

Independ of role, project, or task, we stand behind that work with an unwavering belief in the significance of our efforts to support our mission, knowing our passion will inspire others to join our efforts.

Be Positive : We approach challenges with vibrant optimism. Always assuming positive intent, we embrace a productive problem-solving attitude and a supportive team-oriented atmosphere.

Know Your Stuff : We are the experts on invertebrates and their conservation. We are well-informed and present knowledge in a way that is accessible to the public and allows us to embrace our role as a community leader locally and globally.

Lead Change : We approach our work with a sense of exploration and adventure, pioneering new ways to view the world in which we live.

As problem solvers, we seek new ways of tackling challenges and approaching opportunities.

Welcome All : We pride ourselves in embracing diversity of thoughts, beliefs, and lifestyles. We embrace a kind, compassionate, and engaging approach, welcoming all people in the work we do.

We seek a competency of cultural understanding and social responsibility to make it as easy as possible for others to join us in conserving our natural world.

FLSA : Up to 28 HR Part Time / Non-Exempt / Based on Program Needs

Schedule : Saturday and Sunday required, Monday-Friday flexible

Salary / Hourly Rate : $16.00 / hr

Position Summary :

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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

• Lead all functions of birthday party programming including logistics and implementation.
• Set up and tear down birthday party rooms.
• 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 guests.
• Facilitating play-based learning and providing educational information to guests of all ages.
• Being an ambassador at outreach booths in the community.
• Using live animals to demonstrate science-based concepts to guests. And learners of all ages.
• Teaching engaging, interactive science education programs at the Butterfly Pavilion and in the community in Birthday Parties, adult onsite programs, adult outreach programs, fair booths, family programs, seasonal camps, 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.
• Creating meaningful interaction between the content and learners for a deeper and more thoughtful experience and to make connections between class or lesson topic and daily life.
• Delivering content teaching engaging, interactive science education programs in the identified sites.
• Exhibiting strong behavior management skills in high energy environments.
• Attend or watch required branch meetings or trainings.

Additional Duties :

• Attend required branch and facility meetings and trainings
• USDA and Animal Handling training
• Crosstrain to work in additional areas as appropriate
• Completing supplemental required training.

Competencies :

• Build relationships
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Detail-oriented
• Communication skills
• Department knowledge
• Initiative
• Time Management
• Decision making

Qualifications / Experience :

• One year's experience working with children aged 1 to 12 years old.
• An outgoing, friendly, enthusiastic, and creative personality.
• A strong interest in education and willingness to adhere to Butterfly Pavilion's education framework.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Highly dependable and flexible.
• Willing to handle animals (*Additional training for this will occur on the job).
• Basic knowledge and interest in invertebrates, environmental science, conservation, and nature
• Comfortable interacting with children and adults of all ages
• Enthusiastic, fun, and patient
• Previous experience working with groups of school-aged children in informal settings
• Comfortable interacting with learners of all ages
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Organized and flexible

Additional Requirements :

• Valid Driver's License
• Personal Vehicle
• At least one year's experience working with individuals of different ages and abilities
• At least one year's experience leading a group of individuals or children
• At least 18-years old
• Spanish speaking preferred
• Able to provide proof of up-to-date vaccinations as required by school districts in the service area
• Able to be fingerprinted by start date

Work Environment / Physical Requirements :

While performing the responsibilities of this position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the position will encounter.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

At Butterfly Pavilion, the employee is occasionally exposed to moderate to loud environmental noise for extended periods of time.

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and stand, use their hands and fingers, to handle / feel / grasp.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employee should be able to lift, carry and items up to 50 lbs.

How to Apply :

Butterfly Pavilion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply for open positions and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or veteran status.

Applicants must submit a Resume and Cover Letter to the following link :

Position is open until filled. No phone calls or drop ins please.

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