What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Educator - Exhibits position at Butterfly Pavilion?
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 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, firsthand 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.
Our Core Values are a large part of who we are as an organization:
- Make Science Cool
- Love What You Do
- Go Above and Beyond
- Lead Change
- Know Your Stuff
- Be Positive
- Welcome All
These aren't just words, but words to live by here at Butterfly Pavilion.
FLSA: Non-Exempt, Part Time
Schedule: Up to 28 hours/week, weekend days and some nights required
Hourly Rate: $16.00/hour
Position Summary:
The Environmental Educator - Exhibits position 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 and 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
Competencies:
- Communication Skills
- Department Knowledge
- Builds Relationships
- Initiative
- Detail Oriented
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Decision Making
Position Qualifications and Experience:
- Pursuing or holding a degree in interpretation, education, environmental sciences, hospitality, biology or related fields
- 1-2 years' experience working in a non-formal education/museum/education setting
- Prior experience in a customer service-based role
- Prior experience working with individuals of different ages and abilities
- Prior experience working with intergenerational groups
- Comfortable interacting with guests of all ages
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Enthusiastic, strong sense of fun, and patient
- Organized and flexible
Preferred Qualifications
- Multilingual
- Prior experiences providing instruction to learners with different needs
- Familiarity with NGSS and CAS
- Familiarity with NAI
- CPR and First Aid certified
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 any 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.
Position is open until filled. No phone calls or drop in's please.
Note: An offer is contingent upon passing of a criminal background check.
Salary : $16 - $16
