Butterfly Pavilion is hiring: Community Programs Marketing Intern in Broomfield

Community Programs Marketing Intern Spring 2025

Title: Community Programs Marketing Intern

Supervisor: Adult Programs Coordinator & Community Engagement Manager

Internship Timeframe: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - Friday, May 30, 2025

About Butterfly Pavilion: At Butterfly Pavilion, (BP) 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 knowledge, inspiration and connection, 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, firsthand 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:

The Community Programs Marketing Intern at Butterfly Pavilion is an opportunity to develop real-world skills in marketing planning and execution, creative and trending content development, and project management at a nonprofit, achieving global impact in invertebrate education, research, and conservation. The intern will be responsible for developing content for social media, emails, webpages and more to engage users and create a relationship between customers and Butterfly Pavilion's Community Programs. They will also be responsible for planning content calendars, drafting compelling captions, and assisting the marketing team with other social campaigns. The intern will have the opportunity to collaborate with individuals in multiple departments to achieve project goals.

Upon orientation completion, the intern will work with their supervisor to develop a work plan and project outline. Interns are required to develop a term project and presentation. Additional information for this project will be provided upon starting.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Develop visual and written content to promote community programs events, including adult programs and family and children's programs on our main social channels - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube

• Work closely with the Community Programs Team to understand marketing goals for program promotion and education

• Monitor and report on social media performance and make recommendations to expand reach, engagement, and user satisfaction

• Assist in developing content as needed for promotional posters, brochures, blog posts, emails, and advertisements

• Identifying further opportunities to promote Community Programs

• Taking and editing photos of programs for program promotion

• Meet deadlines and expectations to complete a project over the duration of the internship. Professionally present this project to Butterfly Pavilion team members at the end of the internship.

• Other duties as assigned

Key Skills Learned:

• Experience in developing and implementing creative social media content high-quality plans

• Experience in creating and monitoring email campaigns

• Understanding of content development for various platforms and audiences

• Increased knowledge of marketing applications and technology

• Skills in professional communication, collaboration, and project management

Qualifications:

• Creative mindset

• Knowledge of social media analytical tools

• Initiative/ Proactivity/Resourceful

• Project/Time Management and Efficiency

• Attention to Detail

• Preference is given if currently pursuing/completed a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or a related subject

• Basic knowledge of video editing using smartphone applications and/or any of these desktop applications (iMovie, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro)

• Excellent writing and proofreading skills and familiarity with social media platforms

• Professional, inclusive and open communicator able to work, and solve problems, independently and on a team

• Excellent communication skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and/or Photoshop a plus, but not required

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: Open 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. Please no phone calls or walk-ins.

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