Internship Program

The Alaska SeaLife Center is sponsoring an internship program for college students or recent graduates who are interested in gaining an educational experience in a world-class marine facility. In keeping with the Center's mission, interns gain experience in the areas of research, rehabilitation, public education and conservation as they relate to the North Pacific marine ecosystem.

Areas in which internships are available are listed below. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job experience, as you will be personally involved in the daily operations of the departments.

All ASLC volunteer internships are full-time (40 hours per week) and require a minimum total commitment of 480 hours (12 weeks) . The ASLC does not require that interns receive college credit; that is the prerogative of the respective institution.

The ASLC internship program provides complimentary housing and a food stipend during the internship.  Travel expenses to and from Seward are the responsibility of the intern.

You may download the application form and descriptions of each internship at the bottom of this page.

Unless otherwise instructed, send to:
Jenelle Gilding
PO Box 1329
Seward, AK 99664
Email: volunteer_intern@alaskasealife.org
Voice: (907) 224-6307 / Fax: (907) 224-6320

Internships are available in the following areas:  

Please visit our website in October to see our updated 2009 internship packet.  This packet will include all internships that will be available during the 2009 internship sessions.  

Animal Husbandry

• Salmon Project
• Marine Animal Stranding Program
• Aviculture (also see our Volunteer Page for AmeriCorps Postings)
• Marine Mammals (see our Volunteer Page for AmeriCorps Positions)
• Aquarium (Fish and Invertebrate)  

• Harbor Seal Research
• Steller Sea Lion Video Monitoring

• Educational Developement (see our Volunteer Page for AmeriCorps Positions)
• Interpretation (Research, Husbandry, or National Park Service) 

Development

• Public Relations & Fundraising 
• Marketing & Sales

• Laboratory Technician (see our Volunteer Page for AmeriCorps Positions)
  

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• "I had a great experience; it was everything I could have hoped for. I think that the SeaLife Center has the best overall work environment of anywhere that I've worked."
• "It's a great place to kick-off your career, get experience and learn what you like."
• "I would highly recommend this internship because it's a once in a lifetime experience to work with amazing animals and people."
• "This was the best internship I've ever had. It was very organized and fun. I would definitely recommend it."
• "I love my internship. I enjoyed my co-workers and working with the other husbandry departments."
• "I was given the chance to really assess what I want to do with my life/career and believe that I will be making some changes to my degree program upon returning home."
• "ASLC is a great place for people who want to become a marine scientist."
• "ASLC provides a wonderful stepping stone in the pursuit of a career."
• "My internship was a great opportunity to learn and gave me lots of hands on experience!!!"

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