Position Summary: This program offers interns hands-on event management experience alongside the Event Sales and Services team. Interns learn about and assist with the execution of special events ranging from social functions (weddings, bar mitzvahs, etc.) to corporate parties, galas, non-profit fundraisers, and more. The internship is a three-part program which allows the participant to grow from shadowing event coordinators to becoming the lead of an event at Georgia Aquarium. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. This …
Intern – Event Services – Fall 2025 – Paid Internship
Animal Training – Dolphin Coast Intern – Fall 2025 – Paid Internship
Position Summary: Georgia Aquarium’s Animal Training (Dolphin Coast) internship is designed for college students and recent graduates to gain valuable experience with common bottlenose dolphins, roseate spoonbills, and scarlet ibis. This internship is designed to give hands on experience in the marine mammal training field. Interns work directly with the animal training staff and are exposed to all aspects of the daily care and training of common bottlenose dolphins, roseate spoonbills, and scarlet ibis. This internship will give students the …
Fish and Invertebrates Intern – Fall 2025 – Paid Internship
Position Summary: This program offers interns hands-on animal training experience with the Fish & Invertebrates team. Interns will work primarily with either the Sharks and Ocean Voyager team OR the River Scout/Discovery Zone and 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. …
Animal Training – Pinnipeds Intern – Fall 2025 – Paid Internship
Position Summary: The program offers interns hands-on experience in Georgia Aquarium’s Animal Training – Pinniped Department. Interns are exposed to animal husbandry and training activities related to California sea lions and harbor seals. Interns work directly with animal trainers to support the daily care of the collection and learn the fundamentals of animal training. 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: Interns …
Intern – Group Sales – Fall 2025 – Paid Internship
Position Summary: Interns will assist with and attend sales trade shows, go on customer sales calls, and lead customer tours of the Aquarium. Interns will also complete various research and data entry projects as well as act as the first point of contact for guest/client inquiries. Interns will experience a mix of attending shows, behind the scenes tours, educational programs, special events and animal interactive programs throughout their internship. Group Sales interns will also gain an understanding of administrative duties …
Aquatic Sustainability Intern – Fall 2025 – Paid Internship
Position Summary: This program offers interns hands-on experience in one of Georgia Aquarium’s most diverse areas – Aquatic Sustainability. Our Aquatic Sustainability Department works with a wide variety of fish, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, and their associated life support systems. Our goal is to provide interns the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary for an entry level position in aquatic husbandry. Upon completion, candidates should possess a strong understanding of the following: quarantine purpose and procedures, common disease-causing agents and related medical …
Intern – Life Support Systems – Fall 2025 – Paid Internship
Position Summary: The LSS Intern – Summer 2025 will learn about and assist with the daily operation and maintenance of all aquatic animal Life Support Systems (LSS) and the Water Quality Lab that support Georgia Aquarium’s aquatic animal habitats at the Animal Care Facility. This position will work closely with more senior LSS staff to perform the functions listed above and to provide daily updates on processes, equipment status and needed repairs to the Director of LSS, Manager of LSS, …
Position Summary: Georgia Aquarium’s Animal Training (Dolphin Coast) internship is designed for college students and recent graduates to gain valuable experience with common bottlenose dolphins, roseate spoonbills, and scarlet ibis. This internship is designed to give hands on experience in the marine mammal training field. Interns work directly with the animal training staff and are exposed to all aspects of the daily care and training of common bottlenose dolphins, roseate spoonbills, and scarlet ibis. This internship will give students the …
Intern – Dive Operations – Fall 2025 – Paid Internship
Position Summary: The program offers interns hands-on experience in Georgia Aquarium’s Dive Operations department. Dive Operations interns will dive in and clean exhibits around the aquarium. They will begin as a scuba diver in the Ocean Voyager and Beluga exhibits and later be trained in Surface Supplied Diving allowing dives in many other exhibits. There will also be opportunities to learn and perform various tasks such as cylinder filling, dive gear maintenance, surface support, and various administrative tasks. This internship …