Youth Summer Internship for High School Students
If you are interested in a summer internship with Birch Aquarium at Scripps, please read all of the information below.
As a Youth Summer Intern, you will help children and adults explore the wonders of marine science during their visit by interpreting our exhibits throughout the aquarium/museum.
Job Duties
- Greet visitors and answer general questions
- Present information during informal contacts
- Staff interpretive stations
- Handle live animals
- Work with a diverse group of volunteers and staff in a fun environment
Requirements:
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Excellent communication skills; comfortable talking to the public
- Punctual, reliable and flexible
- Able to work as part of a team with instructors and other interns
- Take initiative to recognize tasks that need to be done and do them
- Basic knowledge of biology with an interest in marine science and/or knowledge of marine science
- Able to lift tanks with animals and water
Benefits of Service:
- Training in marine science and interpretive skills
- Opportunity to expand your education of local marine organisms and their habitats
- Learn about research programs at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and the internal workings of an aquarium/museum
- Workplace experience
- Free admission to the aquarium during public hours
- 10% discount at the Aquarium Bookshop and Splash Cafe
- End-of-program party for interns and their families
- Certificate of completion and high school credit (Contact your school's program advisor regarding possible community service credit!)
Your training will include:
- Birch Aquarium operation and program information
- Marine science and climate change content
- Interpretation and education methodologies
- Customer service skills
Work Schedule:
Shifts will be pre-assigned for two days a week, Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm. Internship dates and application materials will be available in February 2009.
All volunteer and internship programs are unpaid.
Volunteer Services
The Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD
9500 Gilman Drive, Dept. 0207
La Jolla, CA 92093-0207
If you have any questions please call 858-534-9871 or send email to
volunteers@siomail.ucsd.edu. We look forward to receiving your application.
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