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Other Departments

If you are interested in one the departments below, please submit ONLY a completed application form. The Intern Coordinator will contact you by phone to discuss possible internship projects within the department of your choice. If an opportunity is available you will be asked to submit all application materials.

A short description of each department appears below.

Guest & Member Services

The Guest & Member Services Department is responsible for ensuring a quality visit for all our guests. Admissions, group and program reservations and member services are all handled through Visitor & Member Services.

Development

The Development Department coordinates fundraising for the Aquarium, a nonprofit organization, by pursuing donations, grants and major gifts. Staff from this department also assist with the organization of special events.

Engineering & Maintenance

The Engineering and Maintenance Department provides life-support services for all exhibits and maintains a comfortable environment for visitors and staff. This departments maintains mechanical, electrical and refrigeration systems and assist with the design, installation and maintenance of the grounds around the Aquarium and outdoor exhibits.

 

Internship Application

If you have questions about the Intern Program, please contact us at (860) 572-5955 ext. 108.

Download the Internship Application

 

Instructions for Applicants

  • Carefully review all of the Internship Requirements and Instructions
  • Complete the Internship Application.   Be sure to provide us with the best e-mail and phone number for contacting you.
  • Select a First and Second choice internship. (For the Spring and Fall semesters a Third choice may be selected). See list of possible opportunities e.g., 1st choice: Fish & Invertebrate Husbandry, 2nd choice: Pinniped/Penguin Husbandry. 
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Internship Requirements

Acceptance Requirements

The student must be enrolled in or recently graduated from college in order to participate. Internships are open to both undergraduate and graduate students. If the student’s college offers credit for internships, it is the student’s responsibility to arrange for the credit.

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Volunteer

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with animals, teach kids or talk about exhibits? Now's your chance!

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