New England Aquarium
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Internships at the Aquarium offer college students, recent college graduates and career changers dynamic experiences in areas throughout the Aquarium including veterinary services, animal husbandry, research, conservation, education, museum operations, and more. Interns gain hands on knowledge working alongside dedicated supervisors and mentors who are experts in their fields.

Internships are available for the winter, spring, summer and fall. Spring, summer and fall internships are 12-16 weeks long (see individual position descriptions for specific requirements), while winter internships range between 4 and 6 weeks and require a minimum of 125 total hours. Not all positions are available year-round, and the time commitment varies slightly depending on the department. Internships are UNPAID and housing assistance is NOT provided.

The internship application process at the Aquarium involves a formal application submission for each position of interest, up to three internships in a cycle. Well qualified candidates will be invited to an initial interview with the Volunteer Programs and Internships Office. Based on the results of a first-round interview, a second interview with the respective department of interest will be scheduled. Before applying, please review the full application requirements and the individual position descriptions to ensure you can fulfill all requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Position-specific. Please see individual pages via the full posting link below for more information.

Qualifications:

  • College student, recent college graduate, or career changer
Contact: 
[email protected], 617-973-5235
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