Summer Learning Adventures

Informal Educator Internship

If you are interested in a summer internship with Birch Aquarium at Scripps, please read all of the information below.

SLA Informal Educator Interns will:

• Gain valuable experience with professionals in science education
• Learn how to communicate science to the public
• Work with campers, ages 4-15
• Work as part of a team to create an exciting and fun summer experience
• Spend the summer at Birch Aquarium and at local beaches

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a student in high school or college *must be at least 16
• Wants to work with kids in a fun learning environment
• Has an interest in marine science and education
• Is punctual, reliable, and flexible
• Has access to transportation (to La Jolla, Mission Beach, and Pacific Beach)
• Has experience (but not required) as a strong swimmer, snorkeler, surfer, and/or kayaker

Job Duties/Experiences include:

• Demonstrating various science experiments and games, and interpreting hands-on animal displays
• Working indoors in a classroom and outdoors in the field; getting wet and/or sandy
• Helping guide campers through lessons and tour
• Walking long distances (1 mile) on field outing
• Working with fellow interns and camp staff to create games and activities
• Assisting campers during snorkel, surf, and other water experiences
• Prepping supplies for camps

Download an application here

Download the job description here

If you have any questions please call 858-534-9871 or send email to
volunteers@siomail.ucsd.edu. We look forward to receiving your application.