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City of Sunrise

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Audubon Institute

Guest Services Associate

New Orleans, LA

$13.50 - $16.50/hr

... conservation centers-we are a dedicated team with a shared mission to celebrate, protect, and ... Butterfly Garden, and crowd control assistance. Day to Day Responsibilities Additional/Overall ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for butterfly conservation in the United States is $36,939.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,500.00 and $38,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Butterfly Conservation job?

A Butterfly Conservation job involves protecting and restoring butterfly populations and their habitats. This may include conducting research, monitoring species, managing conservation projects, and engaging with communities to promote awareness. Professionals in this field work with organizations, government agencies, and volunteers to implement conservation strategies. The role may also include habitat restoration, policy advocacy, and education initiatives to support butterfly species and biodiversity.

What are some typical daily responsibilities of a butterfly conservationist?

Butterfly conservationists frequently conduct fieldwork to monitor populations, assess habitat quality, and collect ecological data. Their day may also involve analyzing research findings, developing conservation strategies, and restoring or maintaining butterfly habitats. Many roles require collaboration with scientists, landowners, public agencies, and volunteers, as well as conducting educational outreach events. The work often balances time spent outdoors with office-based research and planning, making adaptability and a genuine passion for conservation vital for success.

What is the highest paying conservation job?

The highest paying conservation jobs are often senior roles such as Conservation Directors, Chief Conservation Officers, or Environmental Managers, with salaries exceeding $100,000 annually. These positions typically require extensive experience, advanced degrees, and leadership skills in environmental science, policy, or management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Butterfly Conservation position, and why are they important?

To thrive in butterfly conservation, you need a solid background in ecology, environmental science, or biology, often with a relevant degree or field experience. Familiarity with GIS mapping tools, data collection equipment, and conservation management systems is often required, along with training in habitat restoration or species monitoring. Strong communication, public outreach, and teamwork skills help professionals engage with communities and collaborate effectively. These competencies are vital for successfully preserving butterfly habitats, tracking populations, and promoting biodiversity conservation initiatives.

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Infographic showing various Butterfly Conservation job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 8% Internship, 38% Full Time, 38% Part Time, 8% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $36,939 per year, or $17.8 per hour.
Environmental Educator / Butterfly House Coordinator

Environmental Educator / Butterfly House Coordinator

Ladew Topiary Gardens, Inc.

Monkton, MD • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Description

The Environmental Educator/Butterfly House Coordinator is a member of the Education team reporting directly to the Director of Education. The overall purpose of this position is to help promote Ladew Gardens' mission-driven programming to attract and serve multi-cultural and multi-generational audiences providing all participants an opportunity to learn, create memories, and connect with nature.  The Environmental Educator/Butterfly House Coordinator manages the day-to-day operations of a butterfly exhibit, including volunteer staff supervision, insect husbandry, and plant care. This position also responsible for developing, planning and directly teaching hands-on environmental education to our audiences focused on quality experiences related to our butterfly house, topiary gardens, historical house and contained collections. Educating the public through interactive programs, lead guided tours, and oversee educational initiatives regarding lepidopteran life cycles, botany, and ecological conservation throughout our Nature Walk trail and other areas of display at our Topiary Gardens.  


Animal Husbandry & Exhibit Care: Oversee the breeding, rearing, and care of butterflies and caterpillars, as well as the maintenance of host and nectar plants within the butterfly house.

Educational Programming: Design and deliver engaging presentations, field trips, and workshops for visitors, school groups, and summer camps.

Visitor Experience & Interpretation: Act as a docent, providing information to visitors about butterfly behavior and ecology, ensuring safety, and enhancing the interactive experience.

Operations & Coordination: Manage, schedule, and train interns and volunteers, maintain records, and manage the facility's climate and cleanliness.

Ladew's Native Butterfly House: (open July through September w/planning taking place year-round) 

Coordinate the operations and maintenance of Ladew's native butterfly house to include inventory, budgeting, programming, staffing and appearance.

  • Manage large quantities of butterflies and caterpillars, including but not limited to catching butterflies, removing caterpillars, tidying exhibit spaces, logging inventory of species.
  • Interview, hire, train, and schedule butterfly house interns.
  • Schedule, train, and communicate regularly with over 50 butterfly house volunteers and staff.
  • Stay up to date on latest news and trends in butterfly/caterpillar management and sustainable gardening. 
  • Maintain butterfly house gardens. Make design changes as needed for aesthetics and the health of the gardens as well as needs of butterflies/caterpillars
  • Collaborate with the Director of Horticulture to purchase plants and coordinate delivery or pick-up
  • Organize and maintain equipment needed for Butterfly House and oversee the maintenance of the physical structure of the Butterfly House
  • Plant and maintain gardens inside the Butterfly House, as well as gardens and meadow surrounding the Butterfly House
  • Build and maintain relationships with other butterfly house-related, partner      organizations

Children's Education:

  • Develop and deliver programming  applicable for school age groups spanning from preschool to high school 
  • Develop and deliver summer nature camps ensuring age-appropriate materials and engaging hands-on experiences

Family Education:

  • Participate in coordinating, planning and teaching weekend and evening family programs and events including Maple Magic, Family Nature Explorers, Garden Glow, Christmas Open House and new programs

Adult Education: 

  • Participate  in the delivery of training for college interns and volunteer program leaders 
  • Participate in the operation of audio-visual equipment for Ladew's virtual/hybrid lecture presentations
  • Participate in volunteer events, Garden Festival, Wild Walks, etc. 

General Education Support:

  • Develop and propose recommendations to enhance, expand, or otherwise continuously improve the educational programs to ensure relevant and engaging content and experiences
  • Provide support to the education and administrative staff with appropriate social media posts, answering phones, marketing programs, program registration, and other tasks, as needed
  • Perform functions that include periodic trail and garden hands-on maintenance & direct care of animal ambassadors
  • Participate in occasional outreach programs throughout the community

  Benefits

  • Medical benefits available, including an HRA plan, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
  • Matching 401K program
  • Life Insurance provided by Ladew
  • Paid vacation, holiday, sick and personal time

Requirements

 Competencies


  • Leadership and direct staff management expertise
  • Organization, planning, and educational skills in the area of environmental education and insects/ wildlife 
  • Effective Communication & Relationship Management
  • Exemplary Customer service
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Technical Capacity

Working Conditions


This job primarily operates in a public gardens environment that has both indoor and outdoor serving facilities for visitors and may be subject to a variety of weather conditions. This position requires a working knowledge of a full range of industry related equipment and service vehicles to include golf carts.  This includes, but is not limited to, operation of manual, gas, and/ or battery powered gardening tools, trowels, shovels, pitchforks, rakes, computer, printer, photocopier, phones, walkie talkies, and calculator.    This job is also required to be within gardens, on the grounds of the property, and in areas that the public may not frequent.


Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The position is required to stand, walk, or transport oneself for up to two consecutive hours at a time; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms, use a computer, bend and perform gardening tasks, as well as lift objects frequently up to 50 pounds.  


Direct Reports


 None


EEO Statement


See EEO Statement in Employee Handbook


Other Duties


Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


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