Shores Region Internship - Summer 2027

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Key Responsibilities

Zoology, Marine Biology, Biology or related fieldDescription: The goal of this internship is to provide the student with an introduction to the aquatic zoo keeping field.

Requirements Summary

• College student (2nd year or higher) or recent graduate (2 years or less).• Interest in corals and aquatic systems preferred.• Previous fish keeping and aquarium experience preferred.

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→Previous animal caretaking background preferred.
→SCUBA certification required.
→Ability to pass swim test and dive skills test required.
→Physician authorization for diving required.

→Must be within 24 months of graduation date.
→3.0 or above accumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
→Pre-employment TB test required.
→Ability to balance multiple assignments successfully.
→Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
→Must be neat in appearance and maintain courteous behavior at all times.
→Ability to work in varied weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat, cold, rain, snow).
→Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays required.
→Subject to Drug Free Workplace Policy.
→Subject to BMV check.
→Subject to Criminal Background check.

RISE Scholarship Opportunity Eligible interns may apply for the Battelle-funded RISE Scholarship, which awards $5,000 to support hands-on, mission-driven internship experiences at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds. Applicants must be Ohio residents or attend an Ohio college or university and meet all other program eligibility requirements.

Scholarship application windows:

→Winter: October 1 - November 30
→Spring: December 1 - January 31
→Summer: February 1 - March 31
→Fall: May 1 - June 30

To Apply to the RISE Scholarship, please visit: https://www.columbuszoo.org/rise-scholarships

This is an unpaid internship offered for educational purposes. The internship is intended to provide practical learning experience and does not guarantee future employment with the Columbus Zoo Conservation Parks. The intern is not entitled to wages or benefits, and completion of the internship does not create an expectation of a paid position.