Butterfly & Invertebrate Conservation Biologist

Healing Strides Counseling; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Healing Strides Counseling seeks an Invertebrate Biologist to manage captive propagation for native butterflies and other at‑risk invertebrates at our conservation center. Under the direction of the Principal Biologist, you’ll lead day‑to‑day husbandry and support research and successful species release.

You’ll also be cross‑trained in our herpetological captive propagation programs. The role involves coordinating with USFWS, CDFW, and other agencies, developing plans for the program’s first two

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or related field required (MS preferred).
• Minimum three years of professional experience in conservation biology or related field.
• Experience with butterfly husbandry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage captive propagation program for native butterflies and other terrestrial invertebrates in a laboratory setting.
• Support permit compliance with USFWS and CDFW.
• Provide direct hands-on husbandry: feeding, enclosure maintenance, life-stage monitoring, release prep.
• Collaborate with USFWS, CDFW, and other agencies under supervision.
• Develop two-year program plans, goals, and priorities with the Principal Biologist.
• Maintain detailed biological records and collect data for permit reporting.
• Coordinate with local nurseries for host plant cultivation.

Skills

Strong reading comprehension

Clear organized writing

Public speaking

Math and data interpretation

Raptormed database software

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS in Environmental Science or Biology or Ecology

MS preferred

Tools

Raptormed database software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Healing Strides Counseling seeks an Invertebrate Biologist to manage captive propagation for native butterflies and other at‑risk invertebrates at our conservation center. Under the direction of the Principal Biologist, you’ll lead day‑to‑day husbandry and support research and successful species release.

You’ll also be cross‑trained in our herpetological captive propagation programs. The role involves coordinating with USFWS, CDFW, and other agencies, developing plans for the program’s first two