Lepidopterist Intern at the Gardens on Spring Creek

Lepidopterist Intern at the Gardens on Spring Creek Spring 2026

Title : Lepidopterist Intern at the Gardens on Spring Creek

Supervisor : Butterfly Keeper at Gardens on Spring Creek

Internship Timeframe : Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 - Friday, May 22nd, 2026

Location : This internship is run through Butterfly Pavilion, but will be completed at the butterfly flight house at the Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins, CO. Orientation will be at Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, CO.

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 research, education, and conservation, 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, hands-on 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.

Looking forward, we are committed to providing the most enriching experience for our audience, being recognized as a scientific authority, and being a leading educational resource on invertebrates.

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.

About the Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Collins, CO :

The Gardens on Spring Creek (GOSC) is the community botanic garden of Fort Collins, Colorado. The 18-acre site opened in 2004 as part of a vital public / private partnership between the City of Fort Collins and the Friends of the Gardens on Spring Creek. The Butterfly House at The Gardens on Spring Creek emerged as a result of the new partnership between The Gardens on Spring Creek, the City of Fort Collins, and Butterfly Pavilion. The Butterfly House opened in November 2019 and currently showcases hundreds of North American butterflies with the help of Butterfly Pavilion zookeepers.

Commitment :

FLSA : Non-Exempt, Part Time

Hourly Rate : $16.00 per hour

Position Summary : Butterfly Pavilion is seeking a creative, highly motivated, and energetic individual to assist in butterfly and moth care, handling, and exhibit interpretation as part of a team of talented and experienced staff and volunteers at the Gardens on Spring Creek location. The primary goal of the Butterfly Pavilion Internship is for individuals to gain knowledge and hands-on training in invertebrate animal husbandry and education.

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While performing the responsibilities of this position, the following 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.

How to Apply :

Butterfly Pavilion 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 November 17th, 2025. No phone calls or drop in's please.

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

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