Title: Volunteer Program Specialist Intern

Position Reports To: Volunteer Manager

Timeframe: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 – Friday, May 30, 2025

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.

Commitment:

12-16 hours per week for the duration of the internship. The weekly schedule is flexible to accommodate class and work schedules.

Must be available for orientation on January 7th, 2025

Must be available for final presentation of project on May 21st, 2025

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

Position Summary: Butterfly Pavilion’s Volunteer Department is seeking an individual with an interest in non-profit volunteer programs and people management. The contributions of volunteers play an indispensable role in furthering Butterfly Pavilion’s mission and volunteers are involved in nearly every aspect of Butterfly Pavilion’s operations including animal care, horticulture, education, research, guest services, marketing, and events. The intern will gain exposure to all these areas by supporting the volunteers who serve in all departments of the zoo. The Volunteer Program Specialist Intern will report directly to the Volunteer Manager and assist in daily volunteer operations including recruitment, training, and retention. This is a great position for an individual to learn about the administration of volunteer programs and explore a career in people management.

Key Skills You Will Develop:

• Leadership through motivating and inspiring volunteers

• Emotional intelligence and interpersonal communication skills

• Problem solving by analyzing situations and identifying solutions

• Database and document management best practices

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate volunteer records using Volgistics, volunteer management software program, to track hours, trainings, and documents.

• Collaborate with staff in various departments to identify volunteer needs

• Attend recruiting events within the community to attract qualified candidates (including fairs and festivals)

• Assist the Volunteer Manager in organizing and implementing volunteer onboarding and orientation

• Develop volunteer communications, publications, and information relevant to volunteers

Qualifications:

• Driven, proactive, and resourceful team member

• Efficiency in project and time management

• Recent graduate or currently pursing a degree in business, museum studies, management, non-profit administration, environmental science, biology, or a related field

• Strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working people

• Excellent communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Ability to speak effectively in public

Additional Requirements:

• Equipment: Must have access to personal laptop or computer with internet connection

• Must be available for orientation on January 7th, 2025

• Must be available for final presentation of project on May 21st, 2025

• Must have reliable transportation to and from Butterfly Pavilion

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age

Work Environment / Physical Requirements:

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.

• 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. 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 items up to 50 lbs.

Application Deadline:

• Until Filled

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.

Fill out the form to the right and click “Apply for this Position” to start the application process. Must submit a cover letter and resume.

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

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://butterflies.applicantpro.com/jobs/3566843-21049.html