The selected candidate will assist the Aquarium Aquarist staff with daily care of the Aquarium's invertebrates and fish.
Essential Functions
- Assist with tank maintenance and cleaning
- Prepare daily diets and perform daily feedings
- Assist in the maintenance of back-up areas
- Conduct precise record-keeping
- Perform special projects, to be determined by the Aquarist staff.
Requirements
- College juniors or seniors enrolled in an accredited college, pursuing a degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a related field.
- Must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work within the selected term, preferably during the week.
- Availability necessary in the morning (8 a.m. to noon) or full day (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb up a 6-foot ladder, and be able to walk or crawl across a 15-foot-long by 12-inch-wide platform.
How to Apply
Access the internship application. A complete application includes contact information, answers to brief statements listed, resume with two references listed, and a copy of college transcript. Complete applications should be sent to:
National Aquarium - Internships
Pier 3/501 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Application Deadline
Ongoing; November 1 for winter and spring terms; March 1 for summer term; and May 1 for fall term.
For more information, contact the National Aquarium's internship coordinator at intern@aqua.org, or call 410-576-3888.
