What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Habitats Intern position at Butterfly Pavilion?
Commitment: Up to 20 hrs/week - Compensated hourly.
Position Summary: Butterfly Pavilion is seeking a creative and passionate individual to support and expand horticulture focused programs in the Colorado community. As part of a team of talented and experienced staff and volunteers at Butterfly Pavilion, the Community Habitats Intern will be fully integrated into programs based in community science, invertebrate habitat development, and therapeutic horticulture. These programs include but are not limited to: Urban Prairies Project (a volunteer-powered habitat restoration program), Healthy Habitats Gardening (a hands-on program for adults residing in memory care, assisted living, and rehabilitative facilities), Habitat Gardening Bootcamp (a year-long educational course focused on transformation of lawn), and PolliAds (a free program to improve the ecological health of residential spaces). This position aims to provide ample opportunities for cultivating knowledge, relationships, and community building through hands on training and real-world experiences.
Training: Intern Orientation, Spring Restoration Master Volunteer Training
Qualifications & Skills:
- Interest in invertebrates and their place in the health of ecosystems
- Strong communication skills, and experience interacting with people of varying ages, backgrounds, physical and cognitive ability
- Experience with science communication
- Experience with horticulture with an interest in its application in habitat provision.
- Willingness to work with BP volunteers, staff and community partners
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently
- Basic computer skills (word, spreadsheets, email)
- Willingness to engage in outdoor activity
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Driver's License preferred
- Has current tetanus vaccination or ability to receive vaccination before start of internship
Butterfly Pavilion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply for open positions and does not discriminate based on 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 to the following link: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/butterflies/jobs/2764231-20970