Marine Animal Husbandry Internships

Puget Sound Estuarium
Puget Sound Estuarium

Intern

Posted on Oct 27, 2026
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 and CC 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.