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Thanksgiving Point

Explorer - Butterfly Biosphere

Lehi, UT · On-site

$11 - $12/hr

Through our museums, gardens, and farm experiences, we create hands-on adventures that are centered ... Description Butterfly Biosphere Explorer Wage : $11-12/hour Shift : Part time (15 hours per week)

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Part- Time Naturalist

Geneva, IL · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for butterfly farm in the United States is $36,187.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,200.00 and $38,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Butterfly Farm job involves caring for and breeding butterflies in a controlled environment. Responsibilities may include feeding caterpillars, maintaining plant life, monitoring humidity and temperature, and educating visitors about butterfly life cycles. Employees may also assist in conservation efforts, collect butterfly eggs, and release butterflies into the wild. This role requires attention to detail, patience, and a passion for insects and nature.

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Daily tasks on a butterfly farm often include feeding caterpillars and adult butterflies, cleaning enclosures, monitoring temperature and humidity levels, and checking for signs of pests or disease. You may also participate in planting and maintaining host and nectar plants to support butterfly populations. Staff frequently engage with visitors, offering guided tours or educational talks, and assist with conservation or research activities. Team members commonly collaborate to maintain a healthy and visually appealing environment, making this role both hands-on and interactive. The work is varied, combining routine animal care with customer service and environmental stewardship.

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To thrive at a Butterfly Farm, you need a strong background in entomology, horticulture, and animal care, often supported by hands-on experience or relevant agricultural education. Familiarity with greenhouse management tools, irrigation systems, and pest control methods is beneficial, as well as experience with record-keeping and environmental controls. Strong attention to detail, patience, and excellent communication skills will help you care for delicate butterflies and engage with visitors or team members. These skills are important to ensure the health of the butterflies, maintain the farm's ecological balance, and offer an engaging educational experience to the public.

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Infographic showing various Butterfly Farm job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $36,187 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

Explorer - Butterfly Biosphere

Thanksgiving Point

Lehi, UT • On-site

$11 - $12/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Re-posted 10 days ago

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6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 29 rated museums

Job description

About the Organization
Thanksgiving Point is a nonprofit dedicated to sparking curiosity, inspiring confidence, and helping children and families discover something new every time they visit. Through our museums, gardens, and farm experiences, we create hands-on adventures that are centered around all things STEM.
Born from a spirit of gratitude, we are proud to be a community-centered organization where science, nature, and the arts come alive. Each year, thousands of guests walk through our doors to explore, play, and grow-and it takes a passionate, creative team to make that magic happen.
If you're looking for meaningful work in a place where ideas are welcomed, teamwork matters, and every day brings something different, we'd love to meet you.
Description
Butterfly Biosphere Explorer Job Description
Wage: $11-12/hour
Shift: Part time (15 hours per week). Mon-Sat. Includes some holidays.
Benefits: Free Thanksgiving Point Membership for you and immediate family; 401(k); Employee Assistance Program; Financial Assistance Program; Thanksgiving Point venue discounts; and more!
Summary: As an Explorer at Thanksgiving Point, you will play a key role in creating a world class experience for our guests. You will welcome, guide, and engage our guest's curiosity as they explore Utah's only Butterfly Conservatory! You will gain valuable experience and essential skills in customer service, retail, STEM, and programming. As you gain these learning experiences, helping kids of all ages, you will find increased compassion, curiosity and confidence in yourself. Please join our incredible team!
Responsibilities:
  • Interact with and engage visitors of all ages to ignite transformative family learning, guide exploration, and encourage critical thinking.
  • Provide exceptional guest service by monitoring and assisting guests with confidence.
  • Run cashier at the front desk and gift shop.
  • Facilitate inquiry-based learning experiences with curiosity.
  • Collaborate with coworkers.
  • Help maintain an orderly, safe, clean and compassionate environment for our team and guests.
  • Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of Thanksgiving Point venues and activities.
  • Model curiosity to create positive, meaningful experiences.
  • Assist guests as they explore and enjoy insects of all sizes and kinds, including an escape to our version of "Costa Rica", our interactive Critter Encounters, and maybe chat with an Entomologist.
  • Evaluate visitor experiences using appropriate tools and methodologies.
  • Welcome and include all guests as they are.
  • Adhere to all rules and regulations.
  • Exemplify Thanksgiving Point's mission, values, and policies with curiosity, compassion, and confidence.
  • Other duties as assigned by manager/supervisor.

Requirements:
  • Strong communication and great customer service, with collaborative approach to the workplace, and ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
  • Enthusiastic and can-do approach.
  • Comfortable working with and around flying insects, spiders, roaches, beetles, (etc.), humid heat, and large crowds.
  • Ability to work patiently in high-activity, high-energy, noisy environments.
  • Readily learn cash register, money handling, and facilitation best practices and skills.
  • Comfort with initiating conversations and exploring with our guests and enforcing safety procedures with confidence, compassion, and curiosity.
  • Physical demands may include lifting 25 lbs., climbing stairs, bending, standing for extended periods of time, and manipulating small objects.
  • Must be at least 16 years old.
  • Must pass a background check.

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a company we do E-Verify on all potential candidates.
If you have questions about accommodations, please reach out to hr@thanksgivingpoint.org.
We are an E-Verified Required Employer
Position
Explorer - Butterfly Biosphere B
Shift
Rotating Days and Evenings
Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Category
Guest Services
Location
Thanksgiving Point
Number of Openings
2
Number Filled
1
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