Butterfly Rainforest Production 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

Butterfly Rainforest Production Assistant

Job No: 541479

Work Type: Part Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Agriculture Operations

Department: 56030400 - NH-EXHIBITS

Classification Title

OPS Hourly Non-Secretary/Clerical

Classification Minimum Requirements

• 2 years of college education.
• This position requires availability on weekends.
• This position requires availability in the morning.
• Candidates must be able to perform heavy physical labor, lifting and long hours in the heat and cold.

Job Description

The Florida Museum of Natural History is seeking a part-time, OPS Butterfly Rainforest Production Assistant. A successful applicant should have a positive attitude, the ability to function as a knowledgeable ambassador of our institution and the desire to foster a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.

Specific duties include:

• Working in butterfly conservatory, greenhouse and plant sale.
• Moving soil, equipment, and materials, installing plants, pruning small plant material, propagating plant material, cleaning in water feature, trimming trees, assisting with larger projects, treating for pest problems as directed.
• Maintaining plants and landscape areas in the Vivarium.
• Watering and maintaining greenhouse plants prior to installation in Vivarium and plant sale.
• Cleaning and maintaining Vivarium facilities which includes but is not limited to sweeping, washing exhibit windows, wiping down benches and exhibit panels.
• Maintaining the landscaping and components within the water feature.
• Participating in butterfly spotlight talks, assisting with the preparation of butterfly pupae shipments and record keeping, assisting with rearing case and laboratory cleaning and organization, working at the plant sale and large signature events at the museum.

This position requires availability on weekends.

This position requires availability in the morning.

Expected Salary

$15.00 per hour

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of college education.
• This position requires availability on weekends.
• This position requires availability in the morning.
• Candidates must be able to perform heavy physical labor, lifting and long hours in the heat and cold.

Preferred

None

Health Assessment Required

No

Applications Close

11 October 2026

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.