Exhibit Interpreter
Title: Environmental Educator - Exhibits
Reports to: Community Engagement Manager
About Butterfly Pavilion:
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 research, education, and conservation, 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.
Our Core Values are a large part of who we are as an organization:
- We Live Our Mission
- Welcome All
- Passion For Learning
These aren't just words, but words to live by here at Butterfly Pavilion.
Job Status: Non- Exempt | Part Time
Hourly Rate: $17.00/hour
Work Schedule: Up to 28 hours/week, weekend days and some nights required
Position Summary: The Environmental Educator - Exhibits is responsible for providing world-class interpretation, daily programs, and guest interactions throughout Butterfly Pavilion. The Environmental Educator - Exhibits may also be asked to represent Butterfly Pavilion at events throughout the community.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Interacting with Butterfly Pavilion guests as they visit all of our exhibits.
- Facilitating play-based learning and providing educational information to guests of all ages.
- Using live animals to demonstrate science-based concepts to guests.
- Conducting daily public programming and supporting curriculum development.
- 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
- Creating meaningful interaction between the exhibit and guests for a deeper and more thoughtful experience and to make connections between exhibit topic and daily life.
- Working alongside all team members to provide high quality interpretation and complete project work to enhance exhibit experiences.
- Responsible for specific exhibit expertise and dissemination of specific exhibit content as assigned.
- Facilitating other private events as needed.
- Being an ambassador at outreach booths in the community as needed.
Additional Duties:
- Attending required branch and facility meetings and stay up to date on all communications from within the organization
- Collaborating with volunteers and interns to ensure optimal guest experience
- Provide administrative support to Programs, Interpretation, and Exhibits Department
- Other duties as assigned