Summer Teen Internships

A paid summer internship at the New England Aquarium in Boston for about 40 teens from Boston, Cambridge and nearby communities. Interns join the Visitor Experience team or the Interpretation and Engagement team, teaching guests about animals and ocean conservation. After a week-long orientation, they work two days a week for six weeks and take two hours of professional development each week. Teens are eligible from age 14 through the summer after high school graduation.

Offered by New England Aquarium. Internship for high school students in Massachusetts, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: STEM, Environment

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Massachusetts.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Summer Teen Internships

When is the Summer Teen Internships deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Summer Teen Internships free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Summer Teen Internships?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Massachusetts. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

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