Marine Animal Husbandry Internships

UNPAID\* This is a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience in marine animal husbandry, aquarium systems, water quality, exhibit maintenance, and public-facing conservation education. It’s essential that applicants to this position demonstrate enthusiasm, creativity, self-motivation, and be interested in supporting marine life within a facility. Intern may be assigned to other staff members as appropriate, but reports directly to the Estuarium Lead Aquarist.

This 10-week internship is unpaid with potential to receive college credit or paid through State Work Study. To Apply please email your resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references to the Lead Aquarist at malena@pugetsoundestuarium.org (mailto:malena@pugetsoundestuarium.org) and CC estuarium@pugetsoundestuarium.org (mailto:estuarium@pugetsoundestuarium.org). Applications are accepted until October 14th, 2026 or until the position is filled. \*This internship is unpaid with potential to receive college credit or paid through State Work Study.

ALL volunteers, contractors, and staff must complete a background check.