The National Aquarium is closed for the remainder of the day today, Saturday, May 23, due to a power outage.
Through full-time and part-time positions, as well as internship and volunteer opportunities, there are plenty of options to get involved at the National Aquarium!
Thank you for your interest in working at the National Aquarium! From animal care to administration and everything in between, we're always looking for passionate, talented individuals to join our team. You can help us connect people with nature to inspire compassion and care for our ocean planet. Please browse our open positions and be sure to check back often!
The National Aquarium's internship program offers paid, hands-on opportunities for emerging professionals to gain real-world experience while supporting our mission. Interns will complete 200 hours of work over 10–12 weeks during the summer. Each experience will blend professional development, networking and role-specific placements.
Adults 18 and older are eligible to apply; education requirements vary by position.
Summer 2026 applications are due February 23, 2026.
Summer 2026 applicants will be notified of acceptance by March 27, 2026.
There are so many opportunities to volunteer with the National Aquarium—for those who want to get involved in the building, are dedicated to conserving our local habitats, and are high school students.
Volunteers assist throughout the Aquarium, at the ACRC and out in the field. Join us and help connect people with nature to inspire compassion and care for our ocean planet!
Join us as we restore vital habitats throughout our region for people and wildlife, track local biodiversity, drive conservation initiatives and more. Together we can create change!
The National Aquarium's Youth Exhibit Guide Program gives high school students the opportunity to volunteer at the Aquarium over the summer while gaining career skills.
Professional fellowships at the National Aquarium offer specialized, project-based work that advances our mission. These positions are grant-funded and subject to availability, with timing and duration varying by project. Fellows will gain valuable, hands-on experience while collaborating with Aquarium experts on initiatives that support research, education, sustainability, animal care and animal rescue.
The National Aquarium provides employees with medical plans administered by CareFirst. The Transparency in Coverage Final Rule requires CareFirst to make these machine-readable files publicly available.
The National Aquarium is dedicated to creating an environment that is inclusive, equitable and accessible to people from all backgrounds. We cannot successfully change the way humanity cares for our ocean planet without connecting with and appreciating the broad diversity of identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that make our community unique.
