Employment Opportunities

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Current Openings

Job Title:  Lead Camp Educator (Full-Time Seasonal)

Reports to: Education Coordinator and Operations Director

Schedule: June 17th to August 22nd, with no or limited work the weeks of June 30th and August 5th

Compensation: $17/hour

The Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium inspires an appreciation of insects and their relatives through educational programs and innovative science exhibits featuring live invertebrates. The Lead Camp Educator’s focus is the implementation of our 2025 Summer Camp program, including programs for grades Pre-K to 5th grade.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct leadership for up to 15 campers throughout weekly day camp sessions at the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium and offsite outdoor locations
  • Assist in overseeing camper safety and creating an emotionally healthy camp environment
  • Work with Education Coordinator to plan and teach educational programs related to the natural sciences for varied age groups
  • Facilitate a wide range of activities including games, crafts, nature hikes, and other hands-on activities
  • Assist Education Coordinator in overseeing all aspects of camps, including but not limited to planning weekly curricula, managing camper behavior, and maintaining teaching supplies
  • Support and mentor Summer Education Interns and volunteers
  • Understand and be able to implement emergency procedures and approved safety practices
  • Develop and maintain excellent communication with the Operations Director, Education Coordinator, interns, volunteers, and camper parents/guardians

Minimum Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in education, natural sciences, or related field of study
  • Previous work experience with children in summer camp or other educational settings
  • Flexibility and willingness to adapt to and facilitate change
  • Excellent group communication skills
  • Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to carry bulky, heavy teaching equipment (up to 40 lbs.)
  • Ability to lead groups over diverse terrain in all weather conditions
  • Current First Aid and CPR certification or willing to obtain

Job Title:  Summer Education Intern (2 positions available)

Hours: 20 hours/week (Monday-Friday 8:30-12:30 or Monday-Friday 12:00-4:00)

Schedule:  June 18 to August 22, 2025

Stipend for Summer: $1,000

Description: 

The Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium is looking for two Summer Education Interns to support their education programing. Interns will help facilitate summer day camps and help on the museum floor. MBHI is looking for passionate and enthusiastic interns who want to share their curiosity for the natural world with others. A great opportunity for Education Majors and anyone with a passion for working with young people both outdoors and in the museum environment. Opportunities to develop and implement simple education activities may be available. 

Duties:

  • Assist with the facilitation of MBHI’s summer camp programs, including group management, acting as a role model for the students, and helping to communicate with parents/guardians.
  • Build positive group dynamics and ensure a safe and fun learning environment for campers, ages 3-13.
  • Lead weekly camp activities on the camp theme, including but not limited to story time, games, science experiments, arts and crafts, and nature exploration.
  • During non-camp weeks, assist with activities on the floor of the insectarium and butterfly house, including working at the Animal Encounter Area, connecting with visitors in the butterfly house, serving as a docent in the insectarium, and facilitating family activities such as arts and crafts, story time, science experiments, etc.
  • As needed, assist with other aspects of museum operations, including working the admissions desk and gift shop, helping with animal care, general office tasks, and other tasks that are assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 1 year of college.
  • Experience with or passionate commitment to teaching/working with children of various ages.
  • Basic understanding and passion for natural sciences, including entomology.
  • Strong communication and organization skills.

Physical Demands

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be sitting for extended periods of time, standing for long periods of time, lifting, bending, walking outdoors, and moving large items. Some tasks will include being outdoors in the summer.

Application Process:

Please send cover letter, resume, and three references to stacy@missoulabutterflyhouse.org or MBHI 1075 South Ave W, Suite 2, Missoula, MT 59807.

To learn more about the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium visit missoulabutterflyhouse.org  

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.