What are the responsibilities and job description for the Butterfly House Operations Manager position at Paul Smith's College?
Job Overview
The Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) is seeking a skilled Butterfly House Operations Manager to oversee the daily operations of its native-species Butterfly House. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Lepidoptera husbandry, ecology, and interpretation.
**Responsibilities:**
The Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) is seeking a skilled Butterfly House Operations Manager to oversee the daily operations of its native-species Butterfly House. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Lepidoptera husbandry, ecology, and interpretation.
**Responsibilities:**
- Husbandry of native butterfly and moth species, including capture, care, and maintenance in various life stages.
- Daily upkeep of the Butterfly House gardens to ensure adequate host plant material for the animals' life cycles.
- Interpretation of the exhibit to educate visitors on the biology and ecology of native Lepidoptera.
- Execution of the annual tagging and release of Monarch butterflies.
- Scheduling and supervision of summer naturalist interns and volunteers.
- Providing excellent customer service to visitors.
