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. Application materials are available to download at the bottom of this page.
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!)
Required training: June 23 - 27, 1:00pm to 5:00pm
at Birch Aquarium
Program Dates: June 30 through August 29, 2008
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.
Applications Due: Friday, April 25, 2008
Internships Announced: Friday, May 9, 2008
All volunteer and internship programs are unpaid.To apply: download, print, complete, and return the Youth Summer Internship Application by Friday, April 25 to:
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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