Education Internships

Education interns interact with our guests through exhibit interpretation and staffing touch carts. They may also assist the director of education with classroom presentations and special events.

Essential Functions

Provide our guests with a meaningful experience through exhibit interpretation
Staff touch carts with animal artifacts
Assist in the presentation of school programs
Perform special projects, such as: curriculum development, animal fact sheet research and writing, development of other new educational resources for our groups, etc., to be determined by the director of education.

Requirements

Open to college students currently enrolled in an accredited college, pursuing a degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, education, or a related field
Must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work within the selected term, preferably during the week.

How to Apply

Access the internship application (below). A complete application includes contact information, answers to brief statements listed, a resume with two references listed, and a copy of college transcript. Send complete applications to:

National Aquarium in Washington, DC – Education Internship
Commerce Building B-077
14th Street & Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20230

Download the education internship application

Application Deadlines:

December 1 for winter and spring terms
April 1 for summer term
July 1 for fall term

For more information, contact:

Education Department
National Aquarium in Washington, DC
14th Street & Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20230
E-mail: education@nationalaquarium.org
Phone: 202-482-0852
Fax: 202-482-4946