Environmental Educator - Exhibits

The Environmental Educator at Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, CO, is responsible for delivering engaging education programs onsite and in the community. Duties include facilitating learning experiences for diverse audiences, using live animals for demonstrations, and representing the organization at outreach events. This part-time position emphasizes teamwork, communication, and behavior management in high-energy settings. The role supports the Pavilion's mission of promoting invertebrate conservation and science education.
Title: Environmental Educator -ExhibitsDepartment: Programs, Interpretation, and ExhibitsPosition Reports to: Onsite & Interpretation Manager/Offsite & Camp Programs ManagerFLSA Status: Non- Exempt, Part TimeHourly Rate: $16.00/hour 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 for invertebrate animals. To this end, Butterfly Pavilion is in the early stages of launching a $55 million Capital Campaign to build a new Butterfly Pavilion in Broomfield, Colorado in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility in 2027.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 can't 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 aren't just words, but words for us to live by here at Butterfly Pavilion.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 field trip classes, outreach programs, virtual learning programs, afterschool programs, and camp programs. The Educator may also be asked to represent Butterfly Pavilion at events throughout the community.Essential Functions: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.Teaching engaging, interactive science education programs at the Butterfly Pavilion, in local schools, youth organizations, senior centers, libraries, other community locations, and via real-time interactive video conference (distance learning) for diverse audiences.Using live animals to demonstrate science concepts.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.Developing and/or redesign and implement curricula and programs in alignment with P&I learning framework which meets the needs of diverse audiences for all after-school programs.Delivering content teaching engaging, interactive science education programs in the identified sites.Exhibiting strong behavior management skills in high energy environments Additional Duties:Attend required branch and facility meetings and trainingsUSDA and Animal Handling trainingCrosstrain to work in additional areas as appropriateCompleting supplemental required training. Competencies:Build relationshipsTeamwork and cooperationDetail-orientedCommunication skillsDepartment knowledgeInitiativeTime ManagementDecision makingQualifications/Experience:Pursuing or holding a degree in education, environmental sciences, or related field or equivalent job experienceBasic knowledge and interest in invertebrates, environmental science, conservation, and natureComfortable interacting with school-aged childrenEnthusiastic, fun, and patientPrevious experience working with groups of school-aged children in informal settingsComfortable interacting with learners of all agesExcellent customer service and communication skillsOrganized and flexibleAdditional Requirements:Valid Driver's LicensePersonal VehicleAt least one year's experience working with individuals of different ages and abilitiesAt least one year's experience leading a group of individuals or childrenAt least 18-years oldSpanish speaking preferredAble to provide proof of up-to-date vaccinations as required by school districts in the service areaAble 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 accommodations 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. Work Schedule:20-28 hours/week some evening and weekends may be required 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: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/butterflies/jobs/3186471-20970 Position is open until filled. No phone calls or drop ins please.For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.https://www.applicantpro.com/j/3368092-818739