Intern - Fish & Invertebrates - Fall 2026- Paid Internship

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Georgia Aquarium

Intern - Fish & Invertebrates - Fall 2026- Paid Internship

Position Summary:

This program offers interns hands-on animal training experience with the Fish & Invertebrates team. Interns will be assigned to work with one of the following galleries for the duration of the semester: Ocean Voyager, Sharks, River Scout/Discovery Zone, OR Tropical Diver/Coldwater teams. Interns work directly with aquarists to support the daily care of the collection and learn the basics of animal care. Our aquarists work together to ensure the health and well-being of our animals as well as the maintenance and display of our exhibits.

Upon completion, candidates will possess a strong understanding of the following: skills in feeding, handling record-keeping, and general husbandry of a large and small aquatic exhibits; understand the importance of water quality and the life support components; maintenance of exhibits, components, and the equipment used to keep them all running; importance of behavior management, enrichment, and animal training for fishes in human care. This internship will give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields where they are considering pursuing careers.

Responsibilities:

Daily responsibilities include:

• Diet preparation and feeding.
• Water sampling.
• Exhibit and husbandry area maintenance.
• Behavioral observations.
• Animal enrichment.
• Data recording and data entry.
• Assisting biologists with animal handling and medical procedures.
• Attending and participating in staff and departmental meetings.

Qualifications:

• This internship involves substantial 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.
• This internship requires a regular schedule of 5 days per week and may include weekends and holidays. Average hours per week are 35 - 40.
• Must have an interest or major in animal science, biology, marine biology, psychology or related field.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Previous animal care experience is not necessary.
• This is an experience-based, paid internship.
• Application Requirement: The internship application will require a resume and cover letter. 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.

Important Dates for Fall 2026 Semester:

Application Deadline: Friday, July 17th. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and may close before the official deadline.

Mandatory Fall 2026 Orientation: Thursday, October 1st, 2026.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and work around saltwater. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Commitment:

I commit to Georgia Aquarium, Inc. to be a part of the following:

Mission: Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit committed to inspiring awareness and preservation of our ocean and Aquatic animals worldwide.

Vision: To be the Premier Aquarium in the World for Science, Entertainment, Education and Conservation.

Values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Leadership, Excellence, Appreciation & Inclusion

Salary

Paid Internship

How to Apply

https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/careers/

Georgia Aquarium

225 Baker St NW

Atlanta, GA 30313

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