Title: Summer Camp Educator

Position Reports to: Senior Programs Manager

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.

Job Status: Seasonal | Non-Exempt | Full-Time

Hourly Rate: $18.00

Work Schedule: up to 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

•  Start date May 26th, 2026
• Mandatory Camp Training: May 26th-May 29th, 2026
• Summer Camp: June 1st – August 14th, 2026

Must be able to work the following dates:

• Start Date: May 26^th
• Mandatory Camp Training: May 26^th-May 29^th
• Summer Camp: June 1^st – August 14^th

Availability, Seasonal Commitment & Time Off:

This is a seasonal, full-time position with a short, fixed employment period. Summer Camp Educators are expected to be available for the full duration of the camp season to ensure consistent staffing and high-quality camper experience. We are able to accommodate up to one (1) week of unpaid time off during the season, either as consecutive days or as individual days totaling one week, subject to approval and overall staffing needs. Requests beyond this limit cannot be accommodated. Applicants should carefully consider their availability and ability to commit to the full season before applying.

Summer Camp Description:

Butterfly Pavilion’s Rosie’s Discovery Camps are immersive, hands-on science adventures where curiosity leads the way and invertebrates take center stage. As a Summer Camp Educator, you’ll help bring Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) concepts to life through engaging activities, live animal encounters, and unforgettable experiences that connect kids to nature and inspire a lifelong appreciation for science. From exploring aquatic ecosystems and pollinator “superpowers” to unraveling bug mysteries and diving into myths and legends, our camps are creative, fast-paced, and deeply impactful. You’ll join a passionate, supportive team in an award-winning program recognized for excellence in youth education and environmental stewardship and play a meaningful role in sparking wonder, confidence, and care for the tiny creatures that make the world work.

Position Summary:

This role is a great fit for you if you love working with kids, thrive in energetic and collaborative environments, enjoy hands-on teaching and science storytelling, and are excited to learn alongside campers while helping them explore the world of invertebrates with curiosity, care, and respect.

The Summer Camp Educator is responsible for leading all aspects of a camp classroom during the 2026 Summer Camp season. This role includes delivering established curriculum, supervising and engaging groups of up to 25 campers ages 5-9, and ensuring a safe, welcoming, and well-managed learning environment. Summer Camp Educators are also responsible for completing all duties required to meet Butterfly Pavilion’s childcare licensure standards and operational expectations.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Lead daily camp programming, including on-site implementation and logistical coordination at Butterfly Pavilion.
• Facilitate interactive, nature-based summer camp programming for youth ages 5-9.
• Collaborate effectively with co-counselors to deliver camp curriculum and activities.
• Engage campers with live animal ambassadors to demonstrate science-based concepts to camp participants in accordance with animal welfare and safety protocols.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-managed classroom environment for groups of up to 25 campers.
• Follow all organizational policies, procedures, and practices required to meet State childcare licensure standards.
• Attend required branch and facility meetings as scheduled.
• Medication Administration for all campers that require medication in accordance with established procedures and training (training provided).
• Certification training in First Aid & CPR is provided to all Summer Camp Educators

Qualifications and Experience:

• Pursuing or holding a degree in education, environmental sciences, or related field
• Basic knowledge and interest in the environment and wildlife
• Comfortable interacting with school-aged children and parents
• Enthusiastic, fun, and patient
• Previous experience working with groups of school-aged children in a camp, school, or childcare setting
• 1 year experience working with individuals of different ages and abilities
• 1 year experience leading a group of individuals or children
• Multilingual candidates preferred

Work Environment / Physical Requirements: 

While performing the responsibilities of this position, these 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.

At Butterfly Pavilion, the employee is occasionally exposed to moderate to loud environmental noise for extended periods of time.

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and stand, use their hands and fingers, to handle/feel/grasp. The employee 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. Employee should be able to lift, carry any 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 to:

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/9487C88E12D0FCF4A16B10C9D7573F1E/jobs/24335

Position is open until filled.  No phone calls or drop in’s please.