ASLC Internship Program

Are you looking for an exciting internship opportunity? The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) is sponsoring internship programs for college students or graduates who are interested in gaining a one-of-a-kind experience in a world class marine facility.

ASLC internships offer a well-rounded experience in a variety of areas within the Center. Depending on the type of internship, duties may include assisting aquarium, avian, or marine mammal staff with animal husbandry tasks; helping with marine-related research projects, or as support in our education department. 

Our Internship Program includes:

  • SUMMER Internships: May through early August
  • FALL Internships: October through December
  • WINTER Internships: January through April

Click here to apply for an Internship  


A male intern wearing a red sweatshirt and holding a bottle of formula for marine mammals in rehabilitation. A female intern in a blue shirt and waders unloading a box of frozen fish for feeding the animals.

"I feel like an important part of working toward making a difference for marine life."
 

"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."
 

"This is the position to have if you want to be a top candidate for jobs."
 

"It's a great place to kick off your career, get experience and learn what you like."


Program Information

  • The internships are unpaid.
      
  • Housing is provided.
     
  • Participation in the program requires 40 hours per week.
     
  • A background check will be conducted on all potential interns.
     
  • Interns will be required to sign a contract agreeing to a start and end date.
     
  • College credit can be earned but must be arranged by you and your college.
     
  • Interns are responsible for their own meals and travel expenses.
     
  • ASLC does not sponsor visas for foreign students.

Application Instructions

  • Complete the application for no more than 2 positions. Be sure to provide us with the best e-mail and phone number for contacting you.
     
  • If you are applying for 2 internships, you must complete an application for each one.
     
  • Upload the required additional information to your application.
    • Cover Letter(s)
    • Resume
    • At least 1 letter of recommendation
       
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Today!

A female intern wearing a blue sweatshirt standing in Underwater Viewing by a male Steller sea lion in a habitat.

 

For questions or more information on becoming an intern, please email the Human Resources Department.