The South Carolina Aquarium High School Intern Program is an opportunity to become a paid intern for 11th-grade students in the Charleston area. Each spring, students attend training classes to learn about animals, ocean science, career development and team-building skills. Ten students are then chosen to continue on as paid summer interns, working with marine educators and biologists throughout the summer. Students may participate in the High School Intern Program only once.
The High School Intern Program is made possible by donations from generous partners including: Boeing South Carolina, REI and SC Ports Authority.
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REQUIREMENTS
- Be a current 11th grade-student
- Have a strong interest in animals and the environment
IMPORTANT DATES
Application Deadline: Applications are closed
Interviews: December 2022
Acceptance Mailed: January 2023
Parent Orientation: January 2023
Training Classes: January–April 2023
Summer Internship Orientation: June 2023
Summer Internship: June–August 2023 (8 weeks)
Family Night: July 2023
After receiving your application, an Aquarium team member will contact you to set up an interview. Applicants who are accepted will participate in training classes at the Aquarium from January to April. Classes will meet once a month on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will be evaluated on interest, commitment and progress shown during the training classes. In May, participants will be interviewed again by Aquarium team members. Based on these evaluations, 10 participants will be chosen for paid internships with our education staff. Internships will be 20 hours per week, $10 per hour and will last for ten weeks during the months of June to August and into the fall school year. After the summer component of this internship, interns help plan, coordinate and implement Teen Job Shadow Days and Teen Science Cafés for students grades six to twelve. All participants of training classes and interns must be vaccinated.
Applications are closed. Check back for updates.