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!
team member family night at Imaginaria: America 250
June 15, 6-9 pm
We’re celebrating with a delicious dinner, tasty snacks, and exclusive access to The Carousel and Imaginaria: America 250 activities. All team members and volunteers are welcome to bring their immediate family (your spouse or partner, and children 18 and under living in your household) or one additional guest. When you arrive, please enter through The Carousel. Dinner will be served in the Carousel Plaza. Please RSVP here by June 5, so that we can have an accurate count for dinner.
Referral bonus
– $500 Referral now being offered for a Line Cook! Must be in the role for 60 days prior to pay out. Must have zero no-call no-shows. Contact HR for more details.
Hands-on Stem programs
Exemplifying our mission: building hands-on STEM Experiences
- Welcome All: A smile, eye contact, and a genuine greeting help guests and co-workers feel like they belong the moment they arrive.
- Gather Evidence and Draw Conclusions: You can help guests and your team mates understand STEM by observing, evaluating, and making sense of what they discover.
- Observe: Understanding STEM can also be ignited through encouraging curiosity by noticing closely, using all your senses, and tuning into the world around you.
- Expand Vocabulary: Confidence in STEM can grow when we use the right words to explore, express, and connect ideas.
“STEAM is important because it incorporates problem-solving skills related to our everyday world, which enhance perspective for new possibilities and life concepts.” -Juli Salzman
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: Butterfly Biosphere Guest Services Leadership team
Our Butterfly Biosphere Guest Services Team helps bring hands-on STEM learning to life every day. By creating welcoming experiences, sparking curiosity, and encouraging guests to explore the fascinating world of insects and ecosystems, they turn simple visits into opportunities for discovery. Their passion for learning and commitment to exceptional guest experiences help inspire the next generation of scientists, problem-solvers, and lifelong learners. We are grateful for their outstanding work!
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I feel like my life is all about bugs, even outside of work. I love helping guests overcome fears and build their curiosity in bugs. My little family (husband and son) love to explore together. We are currently raising a baby mantis at home and collect lots of other bugs. We also have a box turtle that lives in our backyard that we’ve had for 20+ years and two guinea pigs named Momo and Poppy.
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I’m Keith Hill, the assistant manager at the butterfly biosphere. I’ll be honest I don’t do a whole lot, but I am a major nerd. I’m very into Jurassic Park and Marvel, I also have deep love for the live action Cat in the Hat movie. It’s probably the funniest movie ever made and I will die on that hill. I genuinely quote it all the time. Also my favorite food is probably shrimp (don’t tell the entomologists please).
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I’m so grateful for the awesome team I have here! Everyone is so kind, considerate, and fun to work with. I also love that I get the opportunity to work with the bugs and insects here, I’ve always been an avid enjoyer of the natural world, and I love sharing that joy with our guests. When I’m not at work, you can usually find me at home drawing, playing video games, or curled up under the blankets with a good book.
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I am a senior shift lead at Butterfly. I am responsible for the closing shift and everything that comes with it. I enjoy helping all guests as they learn new things. When I am not at work I enjoy reading and writing, usually both. I also spend my free time watching crime documentaries or just hanging out with my dog, Lobo.
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I’m a collector, artist, and animal lover! I have owned many different animals throughout my life but currently I have 13 pet tarantulas! My favorite pass time is making art or crafting! (Beading is my current favorite) another hobby of mine is collecting Littlest Pet Shop toys and I have collected them my whole life. I have over 2,000 at the moment. I’m also a big fan of anything spooky! Horror movies, Halloween, spiders…you name it!
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As a Lead, I make sure tasks are getting done and guests are taken care of. As a program-certified Explorer, I engage and teach guests, building their confidence, curiosity, and compassion. When I am not working, I am either tearing it up on the court playing volleyball or basketball. I love to read all kinds of books, and I love to draw and paint.
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While I have worked at Thanksgiving Point I have found that my favorite thing to do is helping others as a Lead. What I like to do for fun is collect Legos, play sports and learn new games. My favorite kind of food is sushi and empanadas. Places I love to travel to are tropical places and cabins in the mountains. The things I love most in life are my friends, family and God.
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I am a huge beetle nerd and am currently keeping a titan stag and chief Goliath beetle as pets (if you follow thanksgiving point on social media you may have even seen my pet stag driving a little car on a recent post). I also love math, and will be starting a master’s degree in bioinformatics in the fall, where I hope to do research in genetics. When I am not focused on schooling I love to write classical music, read, and furnish my animal crossing island.
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I have always loved working at the biosphere, and my favorite thing to do at work is spend time in the conservatory and help answer people’s questions. Some of my hobbies include drawing, baking, going on walks, and spending time outside. My favorite food is Italian food, and I love brownies and chocolate anything. I have always wanted to travel to Hawaii someday and I love going somewhere warm on vacations.
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I love to spend my free time outdoors birdwatching and looking for bugs! If I’m not with my friends, I’m with my partner Sam, we love to go camping, go on road trips, and spend time with our kitty Beezee. I look forward to learning more every day and I’m excited for every new opportunity. I’m truly grateful to be apart of such an amazing community at the biosphere, it’s such a wonderful group of people lifting each other up and working together. And I’m especially grateful to be able to share my love and passion for wildlife with our guests sparking curiosity about our natural world.
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I’ve been here at Thanksgiving Point since February, and I already love what I do! When I’m not working, I am reading, singing, or spending time with my talking/singing pet parrot Leo! I was never a huge bug person before working here, but now I will proudly talk about holding butterflies and cockroaches with just about anyone I meet!
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I have a passion for all things animals and am majoring in Zoology with emphasis on education and wildlife conservation. General hobbies include; video/board/card games, playing/listening to music, exploring the outdoors, eating out to try new dishes, scuba diving, being lazy, and playing minigolf. Born in Florida, but raised in Utah. I regularly stay at the snowbird resort every year with my family. One of my favorite places that I have been to has been on the Mediterranean Sea to visit some of the islands and the surrounding lands to explore their culture and ancient historical sites. My favorite genre is around fantasy/sci-fi and the supernatural. Also a black belt in MMA.
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Abby has loved organizing the community insect collection for butterfly’s trading post. Her favorite bugs are wasps which surprises people. Wasps are super underrated. Abby does not like to eat insects, but she respects people who do. She will be attending UVU to study art education in the fall.
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I love getting to talk with kids about the world around them. I just graduated in biology education from Utah State. I love doing laser engraving on wood and playing board games with my fiancé. My favorite food is anything chocolate.
Free Admission to our Daily STEM Discovery Programs
Did you know that you and your family can come to any of our venues and experience unique, enlightening STEM programs? Go to the farm and milk Daisy, watch cockroaches race each other, feed our ancient gar fish, even pet one of our darling goats! You won’t regret spending the time learning more about the incredible world that surrounds us, right here at work.
Learn More: https://thanksgivingpoint.org/education/families/
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!
- My 29- June 20: Beetle Mania, Butterfly Biosphere
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June 1- August 22: Imaginaria, Ashton Gardens
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June 1-30: National Rose Month, Ashton Gardens
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June- Aug: Family Friday Nights, Ashton Gardens
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June 13: Super STEM Saturday, Dino Day, Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life
- June 15: Team Member Family Night at Imaginaria, RSVP HERE
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June 19-20: Fairy Tale Tea Party, Ashton Gardens
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June 23: Utah Symphony, 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:
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.
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As of May 2026
May 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:
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Allison, Alexander J
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Atkinson, Kayla C
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Bahr, Sydney J
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Baker, Chloe E
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Ballif, Allison M
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Barber, Sandy L
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Barlow, Jared
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Benson, Demzi M
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Bettinson, Julie A
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Boyer, Elizabeth A
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Brinkerhoff, Jane E
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Camargo, Gabrielle R
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Carlson, Logan D
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Cassell, Samantha A
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Cluff, Aiden B
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Dahl, Zoe E
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Dawson, Amelia J
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Dayhuff, Beck C
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Dean, Madison J
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Droubay, Joshua H
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Durrant, Kelsie A
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Egbert, Makala L
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Field, Brooke
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Fillmore, Jane
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Fleming, Livvy A
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Fullmer, Nathan D
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Gruenewald, Lauralyn
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Halls, Tyler A
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Hammer, Rebekah A
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Hansen, Noah H
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Harrington, Callie K
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Harris, Amy D
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Hauley, Audrey
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Hedges, Adeline
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Herrera, Ashar J
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Hunsaker, Lydia J
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Jensen, Logan J
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Johnson, Julie
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Judkins, Margaux J
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Kiefer, Alexis N
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Lasson, Travis J
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Lillie, John J
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Lloyd, Jonah N
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Lowry, Cynthia E
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Manual, Jersey M
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Martin, Megan A
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McKay, Eleanor
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Merryweather, Nicholas A
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Morehead, Katelyn E
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Morgan, Whitney G
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Nelson, Kari R
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Nielsen, Ethan D
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Nuccitelli, Bailey M
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Olsen, Easton O
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Phillips, Linnea A
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Pinion, Benjamin M
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Powell, Mikenna
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Raley, Lilly A
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Rasmussen, Evelynn C
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Richardson, Aiden
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Ridenour, Elsha L
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Sahoo, Ria
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Salisbury, Aiden
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Sanchez Cervantes, Ludwig I
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Sayers, Emma J
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Sayers, Jadon J
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Sayers, Jennidee A
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Searle, Kimberly
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Shawcroft, Tyler A
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Streadbeck, Elijah B
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Thomas, Bryce
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Tillman, Avery A
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Torgerson, Jasmine O
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Turner, Presley
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Turpin, Jane
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Vance, Luke D
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Velasco, Elise N
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Villasenor, Diego A
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Western, Kiya L
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Williams, David R
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Williams, Joshua R
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Wootton, Sara E
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Zufelt, Staci M
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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.
