Intern - Research & Conservation - Summer 2026

Georgia Aquarium Careers • Atlanta, GA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields where they are considering pursuing careers.

Requirements

• This internship may involve physical labor, and therefore interns must be able to climb stairs and ladders and should be capable of lifting at least 50lbs.
• Interns must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interns will need to have a flexible schedule as the schedule may vary from week to week.
• Typically, this intern will be onsite from 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday. Including 1 hour for lunch and may include weekends and holidays.
• Previous animal care experience is not necessary.
• The internship application will require a resume, cover letter, and letter of recommendation.
• Please submit as a PDF with a file name that indicates your name and the internship you’re applying for. Example: John_Smith_Internship_Resume.
• Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 18th.
• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and may close before the official deadline.
• Mandatory Summer 2026 Orientation: Wednesday, May 27th, 2026.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and must be comfortable working for 8 or more hours outside with exposure to the elements (e.g., sun, heat, rain, salt water) and performing tasks on moving research vessels on the water.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Responsibilities

• Interns with the Research and Conservation program will be expected to develop and conduct a unique, independent project under the guidance of their intern supervisor.
• The results of this project will be presented in formal setting which allows constructive feedback to the intern.
• Final projects can be in the form of: Written scientific or project report Oral presentation (e.g, powerpoint, storymaps)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed