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Aquarist Intern, Interactive Exhibits
Now accepting Fall 2025 applications
*Fall applications will be available in April. Winter & Spring applications will be available in August
Summary:
Assists staff Aquarists with animal husbandry responsibilities of the New England Aquarium’s Shark and Ray Touch Tank, Edge of Sea Seahorses, live coral and mangrove exhibits, headstart turtle program (Fall through Spring), shark and ray rearing program, as well as holding areas supporting these exhibits.
Organizational Description:
The New England Aquarium’s mission is to protect the blue planet through hands-on programs, live animal and interactive exhibits, public lectures and forums, and research and conservation projects.
This mission is fulfilled through exhibits and education, conservation, and research programs. Exhibits showcase the diversity, importance, and beauty of aquatic life and habitats and highlight critical aquatic conservation issues. Programs emphasize species, habitats and issues critical to New England. The Aquarium is also a pioneer in marine animal rescue and a leading ocean conservation organization with research scientists working around the globe.
The New England Aquarium serves as a responsive community resource that attracts and involves the broadest possible audience, seeks a culturally diverse staff and governing board that reflect our community, adheres to the highest standards of animal stewardship, and is committed to delivering the highest quality visitor experience in a welcoming and enjoyable manner that evokes wonder, curiosity, understanding, care, and action.
Department Description:
The Interactive Exhibits staff support the New England Aquarium’s mission to protect the blue planet by creating and maintaining exhibits that encourage the public to care about the ocean and to become involved in conservation. For example, our Shark and Ray Touch Tank establishes a positive connection between visitors and these misunderstood and increasingly imperiled animals.
Time Commitment:
Spring, Summer, Fall: 12-16 Weeks. At least Two Full Days Per Week (8:00 am-5:00 pm)
Winter: 125 hours minimum
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Food preparation and feeding. Including handling raw seafood
- Cleaning filters and siphoning from tanks
- Organizing and cleaning behind the scenes
- Daily care and maintenance of the gallery's appearance
- Interacting and answering questions from visitors
- Observing animals and reporting unusual behaviors
- Feeding and maintenance in Shark and Ray Touch tank in waders.
- Attending professional development sessions with the Volunteer Programs and Internships Office
Skills/Qualifications:
- This position requires physical labor; physically able to lift 50 lbs, the ability to climb multiple flights of stairs, and utilize small ladders.
- Work in confined spaces of varying temperature, light, and sound levels.
- Capable of working independently and as a team
- Able to take and carry out multiple instructions in a timely manner
- Must be comfortable working with animal food items
- Must have strong interest in Biology, Marine Science, or Animals
- Previous experience with animals preferred
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E-mail: intern@neaq.org
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