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 early 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 2027.
Commitment: 5 days per week/40 hours per week
Position Summary: The zookeeper will assist the curatorial team in the execution of specific exhibit area objectives and provides care for all exhibitry and non-exhibitry animals at Butterfly Pavilion. This position supports all animal record keeping, acquisitions, dispositions, and AZA reporting.
Salary : $18.50/hour + Full Benefits
Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Supports the preparation and return of ambassador/outreach animals. Provides daily care for Butterfly Pavilion animals, including cleaning of habitats and aquariums in exhibit areas and behind the scenes. Provides daily husbandry for all Butterfly Pavilion animals and monitor their health. Keeps accurate records of daily husbandry, maintenance actions, and animal health. Assists with compliance for USDA regulated animals. Assists with compliance to AZA standards. Communicates daily with the other members of the curatorial team, including interns and volunteers. Other duties as assigned. Effectively communicates with direct supervisor and other members of both Butterfly Pavilion Competencies: Time Management Departmental Knowledge Teamwork and Cooperation Communication Skills Innovation/Creating Thinking Accountable Detail Oriented Initiative Qualifications/Experience: Degree in Biology, Zoology or related field of study is desired. Experience working with invertebrates/butterflies or animals in a zoo, museum, or similar facility is desired. Experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. Prior experience working with, as well as comfortable working with, individuals of different ages and abilities. Additional Requirements: Required attendance at monthly all staff, branch and department meetings and additional trainings and Butterfly Pavilion functions as designated essential by department and/or organizational need. Employee must adhere to Rosie's Rules, check email and phone messages regularly, report injuries within 24 hours, and alerts immediate supervisor and necessary team staff when calling in from work. Meet regularly with Entomologist. 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 required to reach with arms and hands, walk, 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to high humidity, intense sunlight, heat, cold, wind, precipitation, and uneven surfaces. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. This position may have to occasionally run small machinery. The employee will be exposed to chemicals (bleach, vinegar, ammonia, etc.). This employee must handle a variety of invertebrate animals.
Employee must have an up-to-date Tetanus vaccination.
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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