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!
Luminaria team member night
November 12
Experience the light before we open to the public! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to Thanksgiving Point!
Team Member Referral
Refer a friend to Jurassic Jungle Explorer or Catering Server (morning shifts only) and you could receive $200 bonus!*
*$200 referral bonus is for existing team members who refer a contact who is hired, works at least 60 days, and has zero no-call-no-shows. Please reach out to HR@thanksgivingpoint.org if you have any questions.
We have a new mission statement!
We ignite curiosity and build confidence in children from all backgrounds through hands-on STEM programs and experiences.
As a joyful gathering place for families—across the renowned Ashton Gardens, museums, and discovery spaces—we cultivate wonder, strengthen connections, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.
What Thanksgiving Point is doing:
- Expanding our Every Kid Counts initiative both on and off property.
- Creating take home pamphlets for parents and employees to grow confidence, curiosity and compassion.
- Developing new exhibits that emphasize STEM learning
- Providing growth opportunities and trainings.
What you can do:
- Who on your team is great at living our mission? How can you appreciate them today?
- Talk to a member of the L&E department about their most recent success story teaching kids STEM!
- Check out our new Exhibit spaces, or talk to an Explorer about what their favorite STEM subject is.
- Embrace more playfulness into your life.
- For more ideas, check out our Growing Character Resource, Rules for a Playful Museum!
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin
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!
Why STEM Education is essential
“For any society aiming for lasting prosperity, a strong foundation in STEM education is crucial for nurturing innovative minds and skilled professionals. In the United States, STEM occupations are projected to grow by 6.9 percent by 2032, a rate faster than the average for all professions.”
Monthly Department Highlight: Museum of Natural Curiosity
FinFit, Employee Financial Wellness Program
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!
- September 19-November 1: Conrbelly’s
- October 1-October 31: Spooktober
- October 6, 3 – 4:30 pm: Flu Shot Clinic, Butterfly Biosphere Conference Room, SIGN UP
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October 13-18: Scarecrow Festival, Ashton Gardens
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October 18: Scarecrow 5k
- October 30: Thanksgiving Point Team Member Office Trick-or-Treat
- November 12: Team Member Luminaria Night
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November 13- January 10: Luminaria
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Decdember 6, 13, 20: Breakfast with Santa
FALL-WINTER 25-26 Property Hours
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:
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.
Cornbelly’s, September 19-November 1:
Team Members receive 25% off admission and season passes at the ticket booth when they show their member ID (Does not apply to any sale prices).
Luminaria, November 13-January 10:
Team Members can purchase discounted admission ($14 or $16, depending on the date) at any venue admissions desk or reception with their Team Member ID Badge.
*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 August 2025
Lileah Colledge
Tucker Munro
Benjamin Welton
Jared Turner
Jose Sandoval
Joshua Williams
Emma Woolstenhulme
Ludwig Sanchez Cervantes
Emma Oliver
Lauren Jessup
Demzi Benson
Rebecca Cook
Julie Johnson
Elizabeth Gee
Elias Jacobsen
Brooklyn Bezzant
Emily Johnson
Aliah Tedjamulia
Briggs Johnson
Samuel Hales
Jane Turpin
Austin Dallin
October 2025
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:
Knittel, Julie M
Davis, Katie A
Wells, William S
Harward, Amelia
Morgan, Matthew T
Frampton, Haley
Thompson, Chloe M
McCoy, Alexis M
Perry, Brandon C
Shumway, Joyce L
VanSickle, Tyler R
Hatch, Amy E
Scotland, Faith C
Johnson, Thane C
Moffat, Anna C
Smith, Bonnie J
Evans, Samuel E
Brinkerhoff, Sterling
Starkie, Kimberly A
Lindsay, Megan J
Boyd, Sherry A
Horsley, Spencer R
Ostler, Brielle
Green, MaCady K
Richins, Ryenn M
Olson, Cache A
Martin, Brianna A
Christensen, McKay F
Roberts, Taura
Chavez, Daniel A
Jacobsen, Anahi M
Brasfield, Addison M
Uhl, Jacob C
Eggleston, Emily L
Escobedo Chavarin, Meloddy
Johnson, Amelia G
Will, Sterling A
Leininger, Callen M
Cox, Bradshaw A
Simpson, Daisy K
Blackburn, Lindsay K
Jensen, Alyson E
Corbett, Maquel L
McHenry, Lydia E
Cepeda, Iris
Hansen, Ashley G
Brown, Darrin J
Thornton, Samantha J
Holmstead, Joseph
Oliver, Emma
Fraughton, Melissa
Fitzgerald, William S
Cottam, Alysha D
Jensen, Kellie L
Klein, Patricia E
Robison, William
Aparicio Herrera, Pamela T
Allen, Jocelyn
Searle, Peyton H
Bailey, Sierra M
Gonzalez, Maribel
Valentine, Kennedy N
Jacobsen, Elias S
Tungate, Katie A
Armstrong, Madison L
Nilsen, Kayla R
Jasperson, Mason D
Worf, Hannah J
Jewell, Lillian
Evans, Cairo
Crossley, Claire C
Albrecht, Katie J
Bennett, Jeanette W
Uresti, Daniel
Goms, Alicia
Chase, Keith
Alva, Kaiden D
Orr, Kara A
Speckhard, Andrew
Bird, Kaya M
Ainge, Kristina M
Pauga, Keil
Pettersson, Lacey J
Reidhead, Aubrey D
Johnson, Hayley
Lund, Alayna A
As of August 2025
Naomi Strange
Kali Goodman
Hunter Davis
Kennedy Valentine
Kathryn Schoen
Graysen Jones
Mark Nelson
Robyn Christiansen
Kess Price
Katie Tungate
Theresa Walker
Riley Corrigan
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.