South Carolina Aquarium on Charleston Harbor: Volunteers and Interns ~ High School Internship

The South Carolina Aquarium High School Internship Program gives 11th grade students in the Charleston area who qualify for free or reduced school lunch the opportunity to become paid interns at the South Carolina Aquarium. As part of the program, students will attend training classes where they will learn about Aquarium animals and ocean science, develop career and team-building skills and participate in field trips. At the end of the class, ten students will be chosen as paid interns, working with marine educators and marine biologists through the summer.

The High School Intern Program is made possible by donations from generous partners including: Alcoa Foundation, Ceres Foundation, Coastal Community Foundation, Kinder Morgan Foundation, Schneider Electric North America Foundation, Target, TD Charitable Foundation, and VWR Foundation.

Applications for 2011-2012 are now available. Download application	Two references from teachers must be submitted; one must be from a science teacher. Both teachers must complete a reference form. Reference must be submitted in order to be considered for internship. Teacher Reference Form	All application materials must be completed and sent to: Kate Hinman High School Intern Program South Carolina Aquarium 100 Aquarium Wharf Charleston, SC 29401	Interviews will be scheduled for those applicants who best meet the criteria listed under "Requirements" listed below.

All applicants must:

Currently be an 11th grade student

Have a strong interest in animals and the environment

Qualify for free or reduced school lunch
After receiving your application and teacher references, the Aquarium staff will contact you to set up an interview. Applicants who are accepted will participate in training classes at the Aquarium from January-April. Classes will meet once a month on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Participants will be evaluated on the interest, commitment and progress shown during the training classes. In April, participants will be interviewed again by the Aquarium staff. Based on these evaluations, ten participants will be chosen for paid internships with the education staff. Internships will be 20 hours/week, $8.25/hour, and will last for eight weeks during the months of June - August.

Application Deadline	Nov 11, 2011
Interviews	Nov 29 - Dec 10, 2011
Acceptance Notifications Mailed	Dec 12-17, 2011
Parent Orientation	Jan 4, 2012, 7:00pm
Training Classes	Jan - April 2012
Second Interviews	May 1 - 5, 2012
Internship Orientations	May 19 and June 2, 2012
Summer Internship	June 11 - Aug 5, 2012
Family Night	July 2012