The selected candidate will aid in all aspects of the Marine Animal Rescue Program (MARP) operations, which involves the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of stranded marine mammals and sea turtles and implementing outreach efforts of the Aquarium's Ocean Health Initiative. The selected candidate is also responsible for technical and clerical assistance for the Conservation Department staff as necessary.
Essential Functions
- Animal care: Participating in rescue and release trips, daily feeding, medical treatments, facility maintenance including cleaning and water changes, behavioral observations, and record-keeping
- Outreach: Learning to interpret the MARP artifacts and conservation messages, and participating in seasonal outreach and public education programs at the Aquarium and off-site
- Other duties as assigned, field work, etc.
Requirements
- Open to college juniors or seniors majoring in environmental science or related field with course work in biology and ecology.
- This position is not available in the summer term.
- Winter term requires 40 hours per week of work for four weeks.
- Spring and fall terms require eight hours per day, one day per week of work.
- 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 - Internships
Pier 3/501 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Application Deadline
Ongoing; November 1 for winter and spring terms 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.
