WAVE Foundation Internship Programs
Requirements: Students must have completed one year of college (must be of sophomore, junior or senior status) and preferred to be registered for credit at a two or four year college or university. We also accept applications from those who have complete college and looking for life experience in the industry. With your completed online application, you are required to upload a cover letter and resume.
Compensation: These are unpaid part-time internships. Interns must complete a minimum of 150 hours in one semester, unless your current school requires more hours to receive credit. Some internships may require more than 150 hours.
***We are currently accepting applications for Summer 2023 ONLY in the following areas: Conservation Education*** Application Deadline is Saturday, March 25th, 2023.
Click Here to Complete the Internship application
Applications completed online will be automatically submitted to WAVE Foundation’s Community Engagement Office. Should you have any questions regarding the application or any of the volunteer opportunities, contact us by emailing volunteer@wavefoundation.org.
Internship Position Descriptions
Education Internships
WAVE Conservation Education Intern: WAVE Foundation Conservation Education Intern serves as an instructor for WAVE Foundation education programs. The Conservation Education Intern is instrumental in executing the curriculum for WAVE Outreach programs and Camp WAVE programs. Under the supervision of the Conservation Education Manager and Conservation Education Coordinator, this intern will serve as an ambassador for WAVE in the community through special campaigns, awareness days, and other duties as assigned. This position requires solid communication and writing skills.
Click here to see full Conservation Education Internship position description: Conservation Education Intern 2023 – Summer
Animal Care Internships (Currently Unavailable)
Aquatic Intern: The Aquatic Husbandry Internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in the field of aquatic animal care. Interns will be working alongside aquatic biologists while applying classroom knowledge to maintain a diverse collection of marine and freshwater fish and invertebrates as well as some amphibians and reptiles. This internship will focus on the principals of closed system aquariums. In addition, students will be requested to complete a project as designed by the intern’s supervisor.
Terrestrial Intern: The Terrestrial Husbandry Internship is designed to provide a broad-spectrum experience in the field of professional animal care. Interns will be working with biologists while applying classroom knowledge and field experience to maintain the Aquarium’s exhibits, which house a collection of reptiles, amphibians, terrestrial invertebrates and fishes. Terrestrial interns will also learn about managing the horticulture in a large greenhouse exhibit, including pest management, plant propagation and plant selection. In addition, students will be requested to complete a project as designed by the intern’s supervisor.
Business Internships (Currently Unavailable)
Community Engagement Office HR Internship: The Human Resources internship gives students an educational opportunity to learn best practices in HR. Our interns are immersed in real life experiences in a unique environment within the Community Engagement Office. Daily tasks may include maintenance and accuracy of the volunteer record keeping database, interviewing, and onboarding future volunteers. The HR intern will also assist in three fundraising events and the Volunteer Appreciation Event preparation. This position also includes general clerical support and assisting in office coverage in the absence of the Community Engagement Manager. This opportunity requires solid communication and writing skills.
Development Intern: The Development internship is designed to assist Development Team with event planning, fundraising and public relations activities in a unique, fast-paced environment. Duties will include clerical and administrative tasks as needed. This position requires solid communication and writing skills.
Marketing internship: Marketing Internship applications are accepted at any time, year-round. The Marketing internship gives students the opportunity to take what they’ve learned in class and apply it to real world scenarios while assisting the Marketing Department with various initiatives. Projects may include research, advertising and creative development, sponsorship fulfillment and promotional event execution. Students will gain industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions, and assignments.
Public Relations Intern: The public relations internship is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to public relations at a fast-paced animal-based attraction. Students will assist and support the Public Relations Manager in a unique environment. He/she will aid with marketing – and promotion – related projects. This position requires solid communication and writing skills. Three writing samples must be submitted upon application (news story, press release, and sample of best work).
Sales/Event Office Intern: The Sales Office internship is designed to assist the Sales Department with projects that may include group sales, consignment, and shadow events. This position requires solid communication and writing skills.
