The selected candidate will assist the Conservation Education staff in the creation, revision, and instruction of school programs, outreach programs, general visitor programs, member programs, and other education programs.
Essential Functions
- Creation, revision, and instruction of both on-site and outreach programs, both classroom and/or auditorium style
- Research and draft responses to information requests
- Creation or revision of educational handouts such as "Ask the Aquarium" sheets
- Assist with general visitor programming, such as staffing educational carts, presenting auditorium programs, presenting classroom programs, etc.
- Assist with school program preparation, including organizing, gathering, and repairing supplies
- Assist with general visitor program preparations, including educational cart creation, upkeep, and/or revision
- Participate in departmental special events such as sleepovers, teacher workshops, members' programs, etc.
- Assist with preparation for and instruction of summer camps (summer interns only)
- Administrative work (copying, organizing, collating, etc.) as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Current college student majoring in biological science and/or education.
- Interest in informal education, public speaking, and customer service.
- Must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work within the selected term.
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 in Baltimore - 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 in Baltimore's internship coordinator at intern@aqua.org, or call 410-576-3888.
