- Agency
- Texas Discovery Gardens - Fair Park
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Job Category
- Internships, Part Time Vacancies
- Salary
- $10/hour
- Website
- https://txdg.org/work-here?fbclid=IwAR3mdOAbqcvB6rHL4x1wwnrZ_GcoMQcvML0sXTDz3qDowmIfgnSlh9HYb2U
- Description
- TEXAS DISCOVERY GARDENS is seeking an Entomology Assistant to work with our Entomologist to care for and maintain arthropod collections and act as a docent in our Rosine Smith Sammons Butterfly House & Insectarium. The Entomology Assistant will assist with or lead daily butterfly release informational talks. Duties and Functions Act as docent when visitors are inside the Butterfly House. Maintain insect lab and care for arthropods. Assist with other departments as needed. Participate in training/meetings as required.
- Qualifications
- Education & Experience Currently enrolled in College/University with a major or minor in a field relating to biology, entomology or education. Interest in working with non-profits and volunteers. Physical Requirements Ability to stand/walk/sit for extended periods of time. Tolerance of working both inside and outside in different environmental conditions. Professional Requirements Ability to follow and give specific written and oral instructions with close attention to detail. Well organized and self motivated to complete tasks. Able to work Sundays.
- Job Number
- 109