Title: Seasonal Butterfly Keeper at Chatfield
Position Reports To: Senior Lepidopterist Manager
Facility: Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms- 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Rd, Littleton, CO 80128
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: Seasonal, Non-Exempt, Part Time(24-32 hours per week)
Regular Schedule: Saturdays – Mondays 8:00am – 4:00pm, with occasional additional days during special programming
Season: May 20-Sept 6, 2025
Hourly Rate: $17.00/hour
Position Summary:
Provides care for all exhibit animals at the Chatfield butterfly flight house, maintaining containment while educating guests about the plants and animals inside the butterfly house.
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Work Environment / Physical Requirements:
These work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the position will encounter while performing the responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
At Butterfly Pavilion at Chatfield, the employee is occasionally exposed to moderate to loud environmental noise for extended periods of time. This position is exposed to hot or humid conditions 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:
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.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://butterflies.applicantpro.com/jobs/3669387-21051.html