Internships

College internships at the National Aquarium in Washington, DC, provide hands-on and minds-on experiences that will be a vital part of your college career. An internship can easily double the value of a college education.

College internship positions are available year-round in many departments throughout the Aquarium. Applying classroom knowledge, interns obtain valuable job experience and establish professional contacts. The Aquarium makes every effort to match interns to work that complements their studies, interests, and skills.

Requirements

  • Interns must be registered at a two- or four-year college or university.
  • Interns must be able to work a minimum of 120 hours within the chosen semester.
  • The college or university must award credits for the intern’s work at the Aquarium.

Compensation

  • Internships are unpaid.

Application Deadlines

  • December 1 to intern during the winter and spring terms.
  • April 1 to intern during the summer term.
  • July 1 to intern during the fall term.

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