The Aquarium offers a number of ways for people to gain experience and lay the foundation for a great marine science career - or to just lend a helping hand.
Student Summer Program
Maryland High School Students who have completed ninth grade and one Biology course are invited to spend a summer learning, teaching, and having fun with other students.
Community service hours are awarded. Applications are accepted in the fall, and this program fills quickly! Learn more...
Internships
Internships are a great way to get on-the-job training. The Aquarium offers unpaid internships to college students (both undergraduate and graduate students). Interns must receive college credit for their internship and complete a minimum of 120 hours of work. Find out more...
Veterinary Preceptorship/Externship
This opportunity is specifically designed for students with an interest in Aquatic and Exotic Animal Medicine, Laboratory Medicine, and Environmental Medicine. Students spend five to eight weeks working in the Animal Health Department and are exposed to the multi-faceted nature of veterinary practice in a major marine aquarium.
Preceptors participate in clinical rounds, perform clinical laboratory tests, learn about fish pathology, and are introduced to the area of water chemistry.
Students applying for the Veterinary Preceptorship Program must be a student in good standing enrolled in an AVMA-accredited school of veterinary medicine and must have completed the first two years of basic courses.
Positions are unpaid. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are considered as received. Inquiries may be directed to the Medical Assistant, Dr. Michele Martin, at mmartin@aqua.org.
Volunteer
Volunteering at the Aquarium requires a one-year commitment and the equivalent of 4 hours of work per week. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and high school graduates. Volunteers not only learn a lot, they have a lot of fun. Learn more...
Paid Positions
Visit our employment page. Review current openings and post your resume for future openings.
