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 (except for the ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program internship).

Application Deadlines

• November 1 to intern during the spring term.
• March 1 to intern during the summer term.
• May 1 to intern during the fall term.

Interviews will be scheduled following the deadline date.