Internships at the National Aquarium, Washington, DC, provide hands-on and minds-on experiences that add value to any college education. Applying classroom knowledge, interns obtain valuable job experience and establish professional contacts.

College internship positions are available year-round in many departments throughout the Aquarium. The Aquarium makes every effort to match interns to work that complements their studies, interests, and skills.

Requirements

Students must:

• Be registered at a two- or four-year accredited college or university
• Be able to work a minimum of 120 hours within the chosen semester
• Receive college credit for their work at the Aquarium.

Compensation

Internships are unpaid.

Interns receive a 30% discount at our gift shop.

How to Apply

1. Download the Internship Application found on the position’s full description page.

Completely fill out the application and have your academic adviser sign it as proof of receipt of credit. Applicants must receive college credit to participate in this program.

Applicants may apply for a maximum of two internships per application period. Please enclose a copy of the entire application for each position.

2. Attach brief responses to the three statements listed on the bottom of the application.

3. Enclose a resume with two references listed.

4. Enclose a transcript or have the school's registrar send one to the address below. It does not have to be an official copy.

5. Check the full position description for any additional requirements. For example, some positions require a writing sample.

6. Mail to the address listed on the position’s full description page.

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