Title: E-Commerce Intern

Position Reports To: Senior Manager of Retail

About Butterfly Pavilion: At Butterfly Pavilion (BP), 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 knowledge, inspiration and connection, 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, firsthand 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.

Our Core Values are a large part of who we are as an organization:

• We Live our Mission

• Passion for Learning

• Welcome All

These aren’t just words, but words to live by here at Butterfly Pavilion.

Commitment:

• This Internship runs from January 4th, 2027 – May 28th, 2027

• Must complete 180 hours over the course of the internship, typically following a schedule of 12-15 hours per week

• Must be available for orientation at Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado on January 4th, 2027

• Must be available for presentation of project at Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado on May 25th, 2027

Stipend: Unpaid; school credit can be earned for this internship in most cases.

Position Summary: 

Butterfly Pavilion is seeking a detail-oriented and business-minded individual to join our team as an E-Commerce Intern. The E-Commerce Intern will help manage and grow Butterfly Pavilion’s online retail presence through Shopify, working across product merchandising, inventory management, order fulfillment, and pricing strategy. This intern will play a hands-on role in auditing and refreshing the online catalog, sourcing and listing new product lines, and connecting our physical retail floor to our online store through tools like QR codes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about e-commerce, retail operations, merchandising, and who wants to help nonprofit retail operations to directly support conservation work.

Key Skills Learned and Benefits Earned:

• Hands-on experience managing a live e-commerce storefront in Shopify, including product listings, categories, and inventory

• Practical knowledge of retail merchandising: product photography, descriptions, pricing, and shipping-cost strategy

• Experience auditing and cleaning up an online catalog to keep it current, competitive, and easy to browse

• Exposure to Point-of-Sale and inventory management systems and how they connect to online retail operations

• Skills in project management and prioritization while balancing daily fulfillment tasks against longer-term catalog projects

• Experience integrating physical retail space with digital tools, including on-floor QR codes linking to online listings

• Opportunities to build a professional portfolio featuring real-world e-commerce and merchandising projects

• Knowledge of the invertebrates in our care, as well as the exhibits, conservation initiatives, and programs supported by Butterfly Pavilion’s retail revenue

Responsibilities:

• Early in the internship, expect a heavier focus on catalog cleanup and audits before shifting toward new listings, merchandising, and floor integration.

• Maintain online product listings by activating or drafting items based on current stock levels, and pack and ship online orders

• Audit the full online catalog and backstock inventory, remove old or non-competitive products and add unlisted items to keep the store current

• Add new products, including apparel and one-of-a-kind frames, with high-quality photos and clear, engaging descriptions, and refresh photos/descriptions on outdated or underperforming listings

• Review and refine product categories and shipping costs to ensure the store is easy to browse and pricing stays competitive

• Set up and maintain QR codes on the retail floor linking to each item’s Shopify product page

• Partner with the Manager and Coordinator to review Point-of-Sale and inventory management systems

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

• Interest or coursework in E-Commerce, Retail Management, Marketing, Business, or a related field

• Familiarity with Shopify or similar e-commerce platforms preferred

• Basic product photography skills, or willingness to learn

• Excellent writing and proofreading skills for product descriptions

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail across multiple concurrent projects

• Comfortable with data entry and basic pricing/margin math

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required

• Professional, inclusive, and open communicator able to work, and solve problems, independently and in a team

• Openness to receiving feedback and incorporating constructive critique into merchandising decisions

Minimum Age Requirement:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age

Work Environment / Physical Requirements: 

These work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the position will encounter while performing the responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

At Butterfly Pavilion, the team member is occasionally exposed to moderate to loud environmental noise for extended periods of time. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the team member is required to talk and hear. The team member is often required to sit and stand, use their hands and fingers, to handle/feel/grasp, and to pack and prepare boxes for shipment. The team member is occasionally required to reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The team member should be able to lift, carry, and move items up to 50 lbs.

How to Apply: 

Butterfly Pavilion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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 9th, 2026. No phone calls or drop in’s please.