Aquarium Science Internship

Job Information

• Posting Number: G/R32077P
• Working Title: Aquarium Science Internship
• Department: PSO-Marine Extension Service
• Employment Type: Employee
• Schedule: 10 weeks, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Work dates:
  May 19–Aug 5, 2026
• Salary: $15.00/hr
• Start Date: 05/19/2026
• Posting Date: 02/02/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Special Instructions: Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on March 09, 2026 via UGA Jobs. General questions: marine internship.
• Location: Savannah Area

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). With more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements, UGA is committed to higher education, ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff, and enrolls more than 41,000 students, including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students across 19 schools and colleges, including the newly established School of Medicine.

Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant provides integrated research, education, and extension programs that foster the responsible use of Georgia’s coastal resources by individuals, decision‑makers, and management agencies. The program is managed through a federal–state partnership between the University of Georgia and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Sea Grant College Program, a national network of 34 Sea Grant programs in coastal and Great Lakes states and territories.

Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s mission is to improve the environmental, social, and economic health of the Georgia coast through research, education, and extension. Every four years, the program develops a long‑range strategic plan that outlines goals, strategies, outcomes, and performance measures under four focus areas.

• Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development
• Healthy Coastal Ecosystems
• Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Resilient Communities and Economies

• Assist aquarium curators with animal husbandry and general aquarium operations, including food preparation, feeding, water quality monitoring, and cleaning and maintenance of tanks and filters.

• Assist aquarium curators with animal husbandry and general aquarium operations.
• Utilize skills and knowledge gathered during undergraduate studies.
• Work in an environment conducive to learning and professional growth.

Position is based at UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium on UGA’s Skidaway Marine Science Campus, Skidaway Island (30 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA). 10 weeks, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Work dates:
May 19–Aug 5, 2026.

• Experience working with public groups including children.
• Knowledge of coastal fishes, marine invertebrates, and/or reptiles.
• Experience with aquarium science, tank maintenance, or working with aquatic animals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using basic tools for monitoring water quality.
• Experience working on boats or in the field.
• Experience with aquatic animal collection (trawl, seine, cast nets, etc.).
• Work independently and as part of a small team of staff, volunteers, and other interns.
• First Aid/CPR certification.

• At least 18 years of age.
• Completion of internship application and background check.
• United States citizen or possess a valid U.S. work visa.
• Current enrollment in an undergraduate marine science (or similar) program, or a recent graduate (within the previous year).
• Pre and post internship assessments, progress and summary reports, and exit interview.
• Completion of online training sessions provided through UGA’s Institutional Animal…