Butterfly Rainforest Plant Care & Exhibit Assistant

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Florida's Florida Museum of Natural History on the Main Campus in Gainesville is seeking a part-time Butterfly Rainforest Production Assistant. The role supports maintenance of the conservatory, plant display, and related exhibitions while embodying our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.

Responsibilities include moving soil and materials, assisting with plant propagation, water features, pest control as directed, and helping with large events and the plant

Qualifications

• 2 years of college education.
• Weekend availability.
• Morning availability.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor, lifting and long hours in heat/cold.

Responsibilities

• Working in butterfly conservatory, greenhouse and plant sale.
• Moving soil, equipment, and materials; installing plants and pruning.
• Maintaining plants and landscape areas in the Vivarium and watering greenhouse plants.

Skills

Weekend availability

Morning availability

Heavy physical labor

Plant care

Education

2 years of college education

Job description

The University of Florida's Florida Museum of Natural History on the Main Campus in Gainesville is seeking a part-time Butterfly Rainforest Production Assistant. The role supports maintenance of the conservatory, plant display, and related exhibitions while embodying our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.

Responsibilities include moving soil and materials, assisting with plant propagation, water features, pest control as directed, and helping with large events and the plant