Lepidopterist Intern at the Gardens on Spring Creek

2 weeks ago

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Butterfly Pavilion Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Lepidopterist Intern at the Gardens on Spring Creek


Butterfly Pavilion is seeking a creative, highly motivated, and energetic individual to assist in butterfly and moth care, handling, and exhibit interpretation as part of a team of talented and experienced staff and volunteers at the Gardens on Spring Creek location. The primary goal of the Butterfly Pavilion Internship is for individuals to gain knowledge and hands-on training in invertebrate animal husbandry and education.

Company Descriptions:

This internship is run through Butterfly Pavilion, but will be completed at the butterfly flight house at the Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins, CO. Orientation will be at Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, CO.

Rate of pay: 16.00 per hour

Reports to: Butterfly Coordinator

Butterfly Pavilion, Westminster, CO: Butterfly Pavilion combines science education with interactive fun to teach visitors about invertebrates and conservation. Invertebrates, animals without backbones, make up 97% of all animal species on the planet Our zoo is designed to showcase the diversity of these small wonders, their habitats, and the big role they play in ensuring the health of our environment. Five immersive exhibits, including a tropical rainforest filled with 1600 free-flying butterflies, provide visitors of all ages with an unforgettable experience. We are the zoo of small wonders and BIG experiences

Mission: To foster an appreciation of invertebrates while educating the public about the importance of conservation of threatened habitats in the tropics and around the world.

The Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Collins, CO: The Gardens on Spring Creek is the community botanic garden of Fort Collins, Colorado. The 18-acre site opened in 2004 as part of a vital public/private partnership between the City of Fort Collins and the Friends of the Gardens on Spring Creek. The Butterfly House at The Gardens on Spring Creek emerged as a result of the new partnership between The Gardens on Spring Creek, the City of Fort Collins, and Butterfly Pavilion. The Butterfly House opened in November 2019 and currently showcases hundreds of North American butterflies with the help of Butterfly Pavilion zookeepers.

Mission: To enrich the lives of people and foster environmental stewardship through horticulture.

Intern Responsibilities:

  • Assist the GOSC curatorial team in day-to-day care of all Lepidopteran animals on exhibit and behind the scenes, recording care in animal record management system, TRACKS
  • Work independently in the Flight House when the supervisor is not on site
  • Provide interpretive support to the GOSC Education staff in the exhibit
  • Use live animals to demonstrate science-based concepts to guests
  • Uphold AZA accreditation standards for animal welfare
  • Create meaningful interaction between the exhibit and guests for a deeper and more thoughtful experience and make connections between exhibit topic, conservation, and daily life
  • Comply with USDA containment standards
  • Maintain a clean working environment
  • Help develop and execute an independent project, focused on Lepidoptera and/or Exhibit Interpretation, to emphasize particular interest and expand the knowledge base of the Curatorial and Education Departments of Butterfly Pavilion. Present project at Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, CO near end of semester.
  • Serve as a resource to guests in the Butterfly House of The Gardens on Spring Creek
  • Uphold Butterfly Pavilion's core values

Intern Qualifications:

  • Preference given to those pursuing a degree in biology, environmental sciences, or related fields. Recent graduates also accepted.
  • Interest in invertebrate animal husbandry and care
  • Interest in engaging children and adults with environmental education about science, invertebrates, and conservation
  • Willingness to work with volunteers and staff
  • Basic computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets)
  • Willingness to handle animals (all training provided onsite)
  • Criminal background check
  • Has current tetanus vaccination or ability to receive vaccination before start of internship
  • Ability to travel to Westminster, CO for orientation and for meetings as needed
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age

Butterfly Pavilion encourages people of all backgrounds to apply 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.


Physical Demands:

  • Able to work in small spaces or awkward positions that require bending or stretching
  • Able to tolerate strong odors such as dust, animal fecal matter, etc.
  • Able to work in a hot, humid environment for extended periods of time

Benefits to Intern:

  • Intern will develop skills in animal care, husbandry, animal display and record-keeping at an AZA accredited zoo
  • Behind-the-scenes experience with the animal collection
  • The opportunity to be part of a dynamic, fun, and creative team of people who all support habitat conservation

Reports to: Butterfly Coordinator

Duration of Internship: Internships are aligned with school trimesters

Hours per week: Typically 20 hours per week, not to exceed 24 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday required

Application Deadlines:

  • Fall Term - July 1st

Start Dates:

  • Fall Term - starts in August

Please submit resume to:

Please no phone calls or walks ins

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