Internship areas and intern job descriptions

The Mote Programs listed below are currently accepting college intern applications. Click on the program of interest to view intern job descriptions. Please note: not all programs will take interns every session. Internship availability is based on program funding, current project(s), mentor travel schedules, etc.

RESEARCH PROGRAMS:

• Benthic Ecology Program
• Chemical Ecology Program
• Coral Reef Ecosystem Research Program
  
• Ecotoxicology Program
• Environmental Health Program
• Fisheries Habitat Ecology Program
• Manatee Research Program
  
• Marine & Freshwater Aquaculture Research Program
• Marine Biomedical Research & Marine Immunology Program
• Marine Experimental Research Facility (MERF)
• Marine Microbiology Program 
• Marine Stock Enhancement & Aquaculture Program
  
• Ocean Acidification Program, possibly Florida Keys
  
• Phytoplankton Ecology Program
• Reef Restoration Program, Florida Keys
• Sarasota Dolphin Research Program
• Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program
• Sensory Biology & Behavior Program
  
• Shark Behavioral Ecology Program
  
• Stranding Investigations Program
  
• Sturgeon Aquaculture Program

  AQUARIUM AND ANIMAL CARE PROGRAMS:

• The Aquarium at Mote Marine Laboratory: Fish/Invertebrates
  • Aquarium Husbandry
  • Seahorse Conservation Laboratory
• The Aquarium at Mote Marine Laboratory: Manatees/Sea Turtles/Dolphins
  
  • Animal Rehabilitation
  • Dolphin Care, Training & Research
    
  • Manatee Care, Training & Research
  • Sea Turtle Care, Training & Research
    

EDUCATION PROGRAMS:

• School and Public Programs Internship (August - May)
  
• Digital Learning Internship
• Summer Camp Internships (late May-August)
  • Digi-Know Summer Camp
    
  • Marine Science Education Summer Program
    

SUPPORT PROGRAMS:

• Marine Policy Institute
• Marketing, PR & Donor Relations
• Arthur Vining Davis Library
• Arthur Vining Davis Library: Special Project 2013
  
• Art Department

Apply now for a Mote Marine Laboratory internship!

Please note: If you have difficulty opening any of the links above, please email intern@mote.org for the complete description before applying to the program.