The National Aquarium is OPEN. As a private nonprofit organization, we are not impacted by the government shutdown.
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 is currently paused as we work to evolve our internship program and offerings.
We thank you for your support and patience during this process. We look forward to relaunching in 2026 with renewed energy and enhanced opportunities for the next generation of hopeful conservationists. Please email intern@aqua.org with any questions.
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.
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.
