Sea Jelly Husbandry Intern — Winter/Spring 2027

Wildlife Conservation Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend provided

Job summary

Wildlife Conservation Society at the New York Aquarium offers a Sea Jelly Intern position for Winter/Spring 2027. The program runs January–May with 2 days per week (8:00 am–4:00 pm) on Tue–Sat, excluding Sundays and Mondays.

The role provides hands‑on training in jelly husbandry, artemia culturing, tank maintenance, and data‑driven research projects, culminating in a completed internship with a stipend. Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current college or graduate student enrolled in a degree granting program.
• Interest in pursuing a career in animal care.
• Be able to lift 50lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Hands‑on training in sea jelly husbandry and aquatic systems management.
• Learn artemia culture, routine tank maintenance, and safe jelly transfer techniques.
• Maintain a mini jelly tank and Kritter Keeper; assist with juvenile jelly culture (polyp IVF).
• Contribute to a data‑based research project and ongoing aquarium science education.
• Gain experience culturing polyps through IVF and learning filtration concepts.

Skills

Physical stamina

Able to lift 50 lbs

Weather‑proof

Interest in animal care

US work eligibility

Teamwork

Education

College/graduate student

Job description

Wildlife Conservation Society at the New York Aquarium offers a Sea Jelly Intern position for Winter/Spring 2027. The program runs January–May with 2 days per week (8:00 am–4:00 pm) on Tue–Sat, excluding Sundays and Mondays.

The role provides hands‑on training in jelly husbandry, artemia culturing, tank maintenance, and data‑driven research projects, culminating in a completed internship with a stipend. Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter.