A paid work-study job at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago for high school students, focused on science and the environment. Teens contribute to large-scale projects with Shedd staff, such as community garden plans and signage for the aquarium's outdoor green spaces, while getting professional coaching. Participants come to Shedd each Saturday for 16 weeks, are paid for their time, and practice resume writing, interviewing and networking.
Offered by Shedd Aquarium. Internship for high school students in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: STEM, Environment
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Chicago, Illinois. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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