Zookeeper Lepidopterist Intern

Location

Westminster, CO | United States

Job description

Position Summary: The Butterfly Pavilion is seeking a creative, highly motivated, and energetic individual to assist in butterfly and moth care, handling, and record keeping as part of a team of talented and experienced staff and volunteers. The primary goal of the Butterfly Pavilion Curatorial Internship is for individuals to gain knowledge and hands-on training in invertebrate animal husbandry.

Stipend : Unpaid; school credit can be earned for this internship in most cases

Key Skills Learned:

• Invertebrate animal care
• TRACKS animal care software experience
• Invertebrate animal or specimen handling and processing
• Conducting an independent research or conservation project
• Data management and analyses skills
• Scientific writing skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day care of all Lepidopteran animals on exhibit and behind the scenes, maintaining daily record keeping
• Day-to-day care of some terrestrial invertebrate animals behind the scenes, maintaining daily record keeping in Tracks database system
• Clean and maintain all exhibit and behind-the-scene areas
• Provide support to Curatorial team
• Uphold AZA accreditation standards
• Comply with USDA containment standards
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Develop and execute an independent project, focused on Lepidoptera, to emphasize particular interest and expand the knowledge base of the Curatorial Department
• Serve as a resource to guests in the exhibit areas of the Butterfly Pavilion

Training:

• Successfully complete New Volunteer and Intern Orientation and All Team Training.
• Complete USDA training and Quiz.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Pursuing a degree in biology, environmental sciences, or related fields. Recent graduates also accepted.
• Interest in invertebrate animal husbandry and care
• Basic computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets)
• Willingness to handle animals (all training provided onsite)
• Criminal background check
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• Individuals of all ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to apply

Minimum Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age.

Physical Demands:

• Able to work in small spaces or awkward positions that require bending or stretching
• Able to tolerate strong odors such as dust, animal fecal matter, etc.
• Able to work in a hot, humid environment for extended periods of time

Sustainable Impacts:

• Intern will acquire experience in an AZA-accredited facility
• Intern will complete a self-directed research project under the leadership of intern supervisor
• Internship will create new pathways into animal science and care
• Butterfly Pavilion will partner with local schools to provide learning opportunities for students via internship program

Evaluation: Interns will complete a Mid-Semester and End of Term review.

Application Deadline:

• Spring Term - November 1
• Summer Term - April 1
• Fall Term - July 15

To apply submit cover letter and resume.

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