About the role
THE BASICS
- Time Commitment: Interns commit to a semester or more of work. Specific requirements vary by internship, see individual descriptions.
- Transportation: Interns must have reliable transportation to their internship location; please note that the Providence location is about a 1 mile walk from the nearest RIPTA bus stop. Some internships require a personal vehicle (car). See individual descriptions for specifics, and check out this student RIPTA resource.
- Who can apply: While internships are geared toward college students, we accept applications from masters level students and above, recent graduates, and anyone else who is able to commit to the internship.
- Mature high school students ages 16+ may apply to the Aquarium programs (aquarist, educator). All other programs are 18+.
- We do not accept court-ordered community service volunteers for internships.
- Save the Bay internships are unpaid. We are happy to work with schools that offer credit, funding, or work study for internships. Check out our Student Guide to Internship Funding.
- Deadline: *Most* spring 2027 internships have an initial deadline of December 3, though may close early if an applicant is found. Specifics are noted in the individual descriptions. We will continue to accept applications as long as positions are available. Final decisions will be made by January 22, 2027.
HOW TO APPLY
- Fill out the internship application in google forms. There is a separate application for aquarium roles.
- Be ready with a first and second choice internship - you will be asked to select two options
- Upload your cover letter and resume as PDFs in the google form. Graphic Design & Communications and Photography/Videography applicants must also include a work sample.
- Submit
- You will receive a confirmation email from us within a week. If you do not hear from us after 2 weeks, feel free to reach out to internships@savebay.org.
- All decisions for spring 2027 will be made by January 22, 2027. *All applicants* will be notified if their application was accepted/declined.
TIPS
- Visit your school's career center for cover letter and resume review. URI has a great resume guide.
- Make sure your cover letter is addressed to the correct organization and lists the correct position.
- Thoroughly read the internship description, especially the time commitment.