Thanksgiving Point is a community-owned nonprofit garden, museum, and discovery complex founded as a gathering place and gift to the community. As a team member, you enjoy a growing and thriving environment dedicated to providing one-of-a-kind experiences for guests from around the world. Welcome to the Team Member Hub!
HR Reminders
– $200 Referral Bonus now being offered for all Tulip Festival AM availability hires!
– W2s are now available online on Paychex
Children from all backgrounds
Exemplifying our mission: inviting children from all backgrounds
- Be Patient: Children respond well when we slow down, tune in, and given them the time they need.
- Care for Everyone’s Needs: When people, especially kids, feel their needs matter, they are more likely to consider the needs of others and feel validated.
- Adapt to Needs and Situations: Compassion for kids grow when we notice and respond with care to their unique needs.
- Watch this TED Talk on how we can invite kids from all backgrounds to enjoy our discovery spaces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5cwhh6CtCg&t=20s
” Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” -Malala Yousafzai
GROWING CHARACTER Resources
Wondering what Growing Character is all about?
You’ve come to the right place! We believe that our success isn’t just measured by the experiences we create for guests—but by the growth and well-being of our team members- you! On this tab you will find resources that align with our Growing Character initiative, focused on how you can grow and develop our key characteristics: Curiosity, Confidence, and Compassion.
Here, you’ll find articles, links, and insights to help you understand why Growing Character is so important. Thank you for all you do to continue making Thanksgiving Point an amazing place to work and visit!
Monthly Department Highlight: Development team
mel’s curiosity library!
Staying mentally healthy at work can be difficult, but it should be a priority for everyone. Ignoring it can lead to serious health concerns, however, being proactive and mindful can make a wonderful difference not just mentally, but physically and otherwise too. Here are some easy tips that you can do right now:
Thanksgiving Point also offers a free resources for those who need more than just tips. Our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) provides quick and confidential assistance with wellness, counseling, resources for work/life balances such as child care, ID theft, legal issues, budgeting, and even exclusive entertainment discounts!
- April 4: Curiosity Circus with Curious George, Museum of Natural Curiosity
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April 6: Tulip Festival Begins, Ashton Gardens
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April 18: Super STEM Saturday: Lamb and Wool Festival, Curiosity Farms
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April 25: Tulip 5k, Ashton Gardens
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May 1-30: Baby Animal Days, Curiosity Farms
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May 16: Last day of Tulip Festival, Ashton Gardens
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May 16: Super STEM Saturday, Pollinator Power, Butterfly Biosphere
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June 1- August 22: Imaginaria, Ashton Gardens
For more information on each venue’s Daily STEM Discovery Programs, visit: https://thanksgivingpoint.org/education/families/
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Your Team Member badge acts as your Thanksgiving Point membership – and includes discounts to our world-class events as well! Purchase tickets at Guest Services or show your badge at these upcoming events for special pricing:
Tulip Festival: April 6 – May 16
Team members must be present and show their badge to receive discounted admission for themselves and their family/guests. Immediate family (spouse and children under 21 in the same household, or parents and siblings under 21 in the same household) receive free admission, along with up to four additional free guests; extra guests receive 50% off.
Imaginaria: June 1 – August 22
Team members must be present and show their badge to receive discounted admission for themselves and their family/guests. Immediate family (spouse and children under 21 in the same household, or parents and siblings under 21 in the same household) receive free admission, along with up to four additional free guests; extra guests receive 50% off.
Timpanogos Storytelling Festival: September 4-6
Team Members can enter promo code Imagine10 on the website, https://timpfest.org/tickets/ to receive 10% off admission.
Garden of Quilts: Classes September 16-19, Quilt Exhibit September 18-19
Team members receive a 10% discount. Get tickets with your Team Member badge at the Guest Information desk in the main lobby of the Butterfly Biosphere.
Jurassic Jungle:
Visit the Guest Information desk in the Butterfly Biosphere lobby to reserve advanced reservations to Mountain America Jurassic Jungle. All you’ll need to do is present your team member badge to recieve your discount! Please note – all visitors are required to wear grip socks within Jurassic Jungle (you may purchase them for $3 per pair). All guests are also required to fill out a waiver prior to their visit. Wearable Data Wristbands are also available for purchase: $1.75 for single-use or $6 for multi-use.
*Team Member or spouse of the Team Member must be present with their Thanksgiving Point identification card to receive admission or other team member benefits.
Need something designed, created, or promoted by the marketing team? You’ve come to the right place! Submit your request by filling out the marketing request form.
As of December 2025
Olsen, Easton
April 2026
Please take a moment (it’s only a minute!) to recognize your amazing colleagues by submitting a nomination for Team Member or Manager of the Month. Submit your nominations HERE.
Please use this survey to also share any comments, suggestions, big ideas, questions, etc. that you would like to share with senior management.
Happy Birthday to our Team Members this month:
As of March 2026
Amanda Clawson, Manager of Safety and Security
Caden Butler: Security Supervisor
Zoe Dahl, Private Events Manager
Ashley Knight, Invertebrate Lab Manager
Marcus Donivan, Full-Time Paleo Educator
Naomi Strange, Senior Director of HR
Looking for growth opportunities at Thanksgiving Point? See our positions that are only open internally.
Group Volunteer Project Request
All current job openings are open to internal and external applicants.
- Your spouse or partner
- Any children under 18 who live with you
pin Guidelines
Showcasing your personality through pins on your lanyard is a big part of the Thanksgiving Point employee culture! For those of you who want to or are wearing pins, below are general guidelines to ensure you’re conforming to the uniform policy.
– Pins are limited to those provided by and approved by Thanksgiving Point
– Thanksgiving Point will provide Pronoun, Language, and Years of Service Pins for those who wish to wear them
– Thanksgiving Point Event pins are allowed
– No more than 10 total pins should be worn at one time
– Pins should not be wider than one inch
– Pins should not extend past the collarbone area
– Any exceptions to these rules must be preapproved by the Pin Committee (email nstrange@thanksgivingpoint.org to start the approval process)
Can’t remember all the benefits that come with being a Thanksgiving Point Team Member? We’ve got you covered.
