Experience is a great teacher! Our internship program provides college-level students the opportunity to become part of an aquatic education team and learn by doing. Students will work side by side with Aquarium professionals gaining knowledge through hands-on experience.

Commitment: As an Education intern your minimum commitment would be 9 weeks, 20-40 hours/week. This opportunity is available in the summer only.

EDUCATION INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assist with summer day camp programming. This includes, but is not limited to, games, crafts and marine science related activities.
• Interpret about the Aquarium’s animal collection at stations such as shark lagoon or ray pool.
• Complete an intern project
• Assist with education programming

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with children.
• Basic marine science or marine biology knowledge preferred
• Experience working in camps or other informal settings preferred
• Working towards or recently completed Bachelor degree
• Available during weekends at the beginning of the internship for training purposes
• Previous customer service experience is preferred but not required

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Effective communication skills
• General PC knowledge in word, excel and power point
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills