Internships
The Living Coast Discovery Center internship program provides engaging hands-on experiences designed to inspire and increase the diversity of professionals working in the field. During the 12-week-long program, participants will gain valuable skills and knowledge in their chosen unpaid internship area that can be used in their future careers. Check out the descriptions below to find the right internship for you!
2025 Opportunities
| Session | Time Frame | Program | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | June-September* | Animal Care | March 16, 2025 |
| Summer | June-September* | Sustainability | March 16, 2025 |
| Summer | June-September* | Education | March 16, 2025 |
| Summer | June-September* | Horticulture | March 16, 2025 |
*Please note: Internship sessions are three months long. Selected interns can sign up for June through August or July through September.
Are you pursuing a zoology, marine biology, or animal care career? Join our Animal Care team and gain some hands-on experience in our avian or aquarium department and learn about the important roles our team has in keeping our animals safe, healthy, and enriched.
Ages 16+
Are you pursuing a career in environmental or science education? Then join our Education department and learn how to engage K-12 students and the general public on the importance of native species and the conservation of San Diego salt marsh habitats.
Ages 18+
Are you passionate about sustainability? The Living Coast works with the City of Chula Vista to educate the public and schools about food waste diversion through backyard composting workshops, Master Composter courses, and zero waste initiatives. Our sustainability interns will get hands-on experience with zero waste and composting!
Ages 16+
Are you pursuing a career in botany, plant biology, or horticultural science? Work with our fantastic horticulturist to learn about what it takes to create and maintain a native plant garden.
Ages 16+
Marketing
Are you pursuing a career in marketing, digital media, or communications? Join the Marketing team to gain a better understanding of what goes on behind the scenes of a nonprofit zoo & aquarium to effectively promote the mission!
Ages 18+
The Marketing internship is not accepting applicants at this time.
For questions, contact volunteers@thelivingcoast.org or (619) 409-5909.
