SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
Maritime Gloucester is offering 3 unpaid internship tracts for spring/summer 2023. Descriptions for our education internships, aquarium internships and high school junior internships are listed below. If you are interested in any of these please fully read the description and then click on the link below to fill out our online application.
COLLEGE EDUCATION INTERN - Spring/Summer
Maritime Gloucester offers unpaid summer internships for college students and recent college graduates. Interns
will assist Maritime Gloucester’s education and aquarium staff with drop-in public education activities, week-long
summer programs, field trips, and community fieldwork experiences. Interns will learn about the local marine
species of Gloucester and teach our visitors about the biodiversity of animals and habitats that can be found right
in our backyard. Interns will also gain knowledge and experience in our working waterfront through assisting in
hands-on maritime activities in and around boats. Interns will also gain experience in developing their own
program, activity, or temporary exhibit throughout the summer for visitors to enjoy and participate in. Internships
are unpaid. Maritime Gloucester does not provide housing or transportation.
Tasks include:
● Interacting with the public: discussing ocean science, assisting Maritime Gloucester staff with education
programs and field trips, talking about local culture and history, and assisting with aquarium visitors
● Developing drop-in programs: featured creature activities, both kids-level and adult-level educational
programs, pop-up activities
● Working on an independent project: interactive displays, temporary exhibits, featured species activities,
drop-in programs, etc. of your choosing
● Maintaining appearance of classroom and other campus spaces
Desired qualities:
● Major in education, environmental science, or marine science is preferred
● Experience working with children and/or animals is preferred
● Experience working in/around boats is preferred
● Must be at least 18 years of age
● Must be able to work well independently and in groups
Time commitment:
● Minimum of 2 full days (times vary by day) from May 27 - September 3*
*Dates may vary due to individual college’s academic calendar
COLLEGE AQUARIUM INTERN - Spring/Summer
Maritime Gloucester offers unpaid summer internships for college students and recent college graduates. Interns
will assist aquarium staff with tank system maintenance and animal husbandry in our outdoor sea-pocket
aquarium and brand new indoor Maritime Science Education Center. Interns will learn about the local marine
species of Gloucester and teach our visitors about the biodiversity of animals and habitats that can be found right
in our backyard. Interns will also gain experience in developing their own program, activity, or temporary exhibit
throughout the summer for visitors to enjoy and participate in. Internships are unpaid. Maritime Gloucester does
not provide housing or transportation.
Tasks include:
● Interacting with the public: discussing ocean science, assisting visitors with proper animal handling
techniques, talking about local culture and history, and assisting with educational programs
● Maintaining aquarium tanks and systems: cleaning tanks of algae and debris, monitoring water quality,
performing routine tank and systems maintenance, and feeding the animals
● Working on an independent project: interactive displays, temporary exhibits, featured species activities,
drop-in programs, etc. of your choosing
● Maintaining appearance of aquarium and other campus spaces
Desired qualities:
● Major in biology, environmental science, marine science, or animal science is preferred
● Experience working with animals and/or children is preferred
● Must be able to lift 40 pounds and climb ladders (no more than 6ft.)
● Must be at least 18 years of age
● Must be able to work well independently and in groups
Time commitment:
● Minimum of 2 full days (times vary by day) from May 27 - September 3*
*Dates may vary due to individual college’s academic calendar
We also have volunteer opportunities that are available year-round and can allow a more flexible time commitment. Please click here if you are interested in volunteering.
HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR INTERNSHIP - Spring/Summer
Maritime Gloucester offers unpaid summer intern opportunities for high school students who are going into their
junior or senior year. Junior interns will assist Maritime Gloucester’s education and aquarium staff and college
interns with animal husbandry and aquarium system maintenance, drop-in public education activities, week-long
summer or vacation programs, and community fieldwork experiences. Junior interns will learn about the local
marine species of Gloucester and teach our visitors about the biodiversity of animals and habitats that can be
found right in our backyard. Interns will also gain knowledge and experience in our working waterfront through
assisting in hands-on maritime activities in and around boats (summer months only). Internships are unpaid.
Maritime Gloucester does not provide housing or transportation.
Tasks include:
● Interacting with the public: discussing ocean science, assisting Maritime Gloucester staff with education
programs and field trips, assisting with aquarium visitors and teaching them proper animal handling
● Maintaining aquarium tanks and systems: cleaning tanks of algae and debris, monitoring water quality,
performing routine tank and systems maintenance
● Maintaining appearance of classroom, aquarium, and other campus spaces
Desired qualities:
● Interest in education, environmental science, animal science, or marine science is preferred
● Experience working with children is preferred
● Experience working in/around boats is preferred
● Must be at least 16 years of age
● Must be able to work well independently and in groups
Time commitment:
● Minimum of 1 full day or 2 half-days per week from June 17 - September 4*
*Dates may vary due to individual school’s academic calendar