DescriptionTitle: Bilingual Environmental Educator
Position Reports To: Education Manager
About Butterfly Pavilion: At Butterfly Pavilion, (BP) 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:
These aren’t just words, but words to live by here at Butterfly Pavilion.
FLSA Status & Classification: Part Time up to 20 hours per week | Non-Exempt
Schedule: Flexible, must be able to work some weekends and evenings
Salary/Hourly Rate: $17.50 - $18.00 per hour; starting pay is based on relevant experience.
Benefits:
Position Summary:
The Bilingual Environmental Educator is responsible for providing world-class onsite and outreach education and experiences to learners of all ages across the Denver Metro area and onsite at Butterfly Pavilion in English and Spanish. This includes field trip classes, outreach programs, virtual learning programs, afterschool programs, community booths, and seasonal camp programs. The Environmental Educator may also represent Butterfly Pavilion at community events.
This role requires fluency in both English and Spanish, with the ability to teach, present, and communicate effectively in both languages.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
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Teach and facilitate engaging, interactive science education programs in English and Spanish at Butterfly Pavilion, in schools, youth organizations, senior centers, libraries, other community locations, and via virtual learning.
QualificationsPosition Qualifications and Experience:
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 and items up to 50 lbs.
How to Apply:
Applicants must submit a Resume and Cover Letter. Position is open until filled. No phone calls or drop in’s please.
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.
