Botanical & Butterfly Encounter Specialist

Connecticut Science Center, Inc; Hartford (CT); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health and dental benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Descripción de la vacante

Connecticut Science Center seeks a Horticulture & Butterfly Encounter Assistant to support the Butterfly Encounter and botanical collections. The role involves maintaining a tropical greenhouse environment, butterfly care, and aiding in rooftop garden exhibits.

The successful candidate will help with environmental controls, plant care, and garden operations while coordinating with the Horticulturalist and Butterfly Encounter Manager. On-site work is required with some evenings and weekends.

Formación

• Minimum associates degree in horticulture, botany, related field or commensurate experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with volunteers and interns.
• Good interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Must possess a valid CT driver’s license.
• Flexible schedule including some nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsabilidades

• Propagate, develop, and maintain diverse botanical collections.
• Operate and maintain computerized environmental controls systems.
• Coordinate materials and support efficient daily operations.
• Assist in daily routine cleaning and maintenance.
• Care for plants and animals in greenhouse and gardens; maintain landscape quality.
• Apply IPM principles and monitor insect populations.
• Care for butterflies: pinning, labeling and releasing.
• Follow CSC SOPs for USDA APHIS permitted containment.

Conocimientos

Horticulture

Botany

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Volunteer management

Driver's license

Educación

Associate degree in horticulture or related field

Descripción del empleo

Connecticut Science Center seeks a Horticulture & Butterfly Encounter Assistant to support the Butterfly Encounter and botanical collections. The role involves maintaining a tropical greenhouse environment, butterfly care, and aiding in rooftop garden exhibits.

The successful candidate will help with environmental controls, plant care, and garden operations while coordinating with the Horticulturalist and Butterfly Encounter Manager. On-site work is required with some evenings and weekends.