Employment

Employment Opportunities

• Curatorial Assistant – General (2 positions available)

• Greets and escorts visitors out of conservatory through the Exit Vestibule per USDA guidelines
• Welcomes educational interactions with guests
• Provides information regarding the BW facility and our various exhibits
• Acknowledges and performs all duties as assigned by the Curator of Fish, Curatorial Director, or curatorial manager on duty
• Monitors visitor behavior and safety in conservatory when assigned
• Monitors visitor behavior and safety in Tropical Waters & Spineless Giants gallery when assigned
• Communicates any suspicious or dangerous behavior observed within the conservatory immediately to a curatorial manager on duty
• Facilitates visitor flow through exhibits when necessary

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
– Knowledge and understanding of general biology
– Knowledge and understanding of basic geography
– Ability to discuss features of exhibit galleries with general public
– Ability to communicate with general public and with co-workers

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:
– Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and background check
– Allergies related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to work, must be controlled by medications or protective equipment
– Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
– Ability to push/pull up to thirty (30) pounds
– Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
– Ability to work in warm, humid environments for long periods of time
– Ability to climb ladders up to 6’

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
– High school diploma or GED (or higher) required
– At least 2 years’ experience working with the general public

• Guest Relations

Guest Relations Team member needed – 4 days a week (Thursday thru Sunday 9- 4) – ticket window/guest services. Must be friendly, and customer-service oriented.

• Butterfly Wonderland Internship Program

For community college or 4-year university students

Internship Program Description: Interns will be expected to complete and present an independent project at the end of their term at Butterfly Wonderland. Students interested in an internship are encouraged to check the academic internship requirements at their educational institution before applying.