Community Engagement Educator

Butterfly Pavilion; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming perceptions of invertebrates! As a Community Engagement Educator, you'll provide engaging educational experiences at the Butterfly Pavilion, from leading birthday parties to facilitating interactive science programs. This role offers the chance to inspire learners of all ages, promote conservation, and make a meaningful impact in your community. If you have a passion for education, a friendly demeanor, and a love for nature, this part-time position is perfect for you. Embrace the opportunity to educate and inspire while working in a vibrant environment that values creativity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with children aged 1 to 12 is required.
• Strong interest in education and excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class education and experiences to learners of all ages.
• Lead birthday party programming and facilitate activities for guests.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Teamwork

Behavior Management Skills

Time Management

Education

Experience with children aged 1 to 12 years

Basic knowledge of invertebrates and environmental science

Job description

Title: Community Engagement Educator

Reports to: Community Engagement Manager

About Butterfly Pavilion:

At Butterfly Pavilion, 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:

• Make Science Cool
• Love What You Do
• Go Above and Beyond
• Lead Change
• Know Your Stuff
• Be Positive
• Welcome All

These aren't just words, but words to live by here at Butterfly Pavilion.

FLSA: Non-Exempt, Part Time

Schedule: Up to 16 hours per week, Saturdays and Sundays are Required, Monday-Friday is flexible.

Hourly Rate: $16.00/hour

Position Summary:

The Community Engagement Educator is responsible for providing world-class onsite education and experiences to learners of all ages at Butterfly Pavilion, this includes providing exhibit interpretation for guests visiting the zoo, memorable and educational birthday party experiences for young guests, and adult and family onsite programs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Lead all functions of birthday party programming including logistics and implementations.
• Facilitate party activity and lead party guests to appropriate areas within Butterfly Pavilion Exhibits.
• Maintain party schedules with other birthday party ambassadors.
• Implement all policies written within the birthday party contract and FAQ.
• Provide world-class customer service to all our party and exhibit guests and learners of all ages.
• Create meaningful interaction between the exhibit animals and guests for a deeper and more thoughtful experience and to make connections between exhibit topic and daily life.
• Teach engaging, interactive science education programs at Butterfly Pavilion and for the community in Birthday Parties, adult onsite programs, and other educational programs.
• Work alongside all team members to provide high quality education programs.
• Communicate with teachers and group leads.
• Safely transport and use live animals to demonstrate science-based concepts to learners.
• Exhibit strong behavior management skills in high energy environments.
• Work alongside all team members to provide high quality interpretation and complete project work to enhance exhibit experiences and interpretive content.

Additional Duties:

• Attend required branch and facility meetings and trainings.
• Complete USDA and Animal Handling training.
• Crosstrain to work in additional areas as appropriate.
• Complete supplemental required training.

Competencies:

1. Communication Skills
2. Department Knowledge
3. Builds Relationships
4. Initiative
5. Detail Oriented
6. Teamwork
7. Time Management
8. Decision Making

Position Qualifications and Experience:

• One year's experience working with children aged 1 to 12 years old.
• An outgoing, friendly, enthusiastic, and creative personality.
• A strong interest in education and willingness to adhere to Butterfly Pavilion's education framework.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Highly dependable and flexible.
• Willing to handle animals (Additional training for this will occur on the job).
• Basic knowledge and interest in invertebrates, environmental science, conservation, and nature.
• Comfortable interacting with children and adults of all ages.
• Previous experience working with groups of school-aged children in informal settings.
• Comfortable interacting with learners of all ages.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Organized and flexible.

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 any 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 ins please.

Note: An offer is contingent upon passing of a criminal background check.