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Qualifications / Requirements / Available Sessions
Dolphin Quest’s internship program is designed to assist college students, or recent college graduates, interested in gaining valuable hands-on experience that will be beneficial for pursuing a career involving marine mammals. Interns work directly with trainers, educators, and other Crew Members, while assisting with a variety of day-to-day operations.
Internship Programs
Marine Mammal Training Internship – download a complete description
Marine Conservation Education Internship* – download a complete description
*Not offered at all locations
Internship Qualifications
All intern applicants must meet the following qualifications to apply.
- At least 18 years of age
- Currently in college or recent (within 12 months) receiving college credit
- Ability to speak effectively in front of groups
- Have a positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn
- Able to maintain a high energy level throughout the workday
- Ability to adjust to changing priorities
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Have strong swimming skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to work full-time, unpaid, for approximately 4 months
- Must be financially responsible for food, lodging, and transportation
Internship Requirements
For consideration, all applicants are required to complete the online application. In addition, all items listed below must be received by mail or e-mail prior to the session deadline.
- Completed Online Application
- Cover Letter
- Resume (Word, text or PDF files only)
- One letter of recommendation
- One reference
- College Transcripts (unofficial acceptable)
We prefer electronic files, please click here send them by e-mail.
Mailing address
Internship Coordinator
c/o Dolphin Quest
1880 Harbor Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
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Academic Credit
Interns may be able to make arrangements with their university or college to gain academic credit. Students will need to speak to their university counselor or advisor for information. Dolphin Quest will assist with any necessary paperwork to support students in gaining academic credit while here.
General Information
Download and review the general information and additional details about our internship programs for each of our locations. This also includes basic information about housing options and cost of living at each location.
Apply Now - Click here to request an application from the Intern Coordinator.
Available Internship Sessions
**Please note all Internship Sessions offer an “early deadline” to apply for our programs. Completed applications received by this date will be reviewed at that time. Applications will be accepted until the final deadline listed. Please note that early applicants may fill available intern spots.
| Site | Session | Type | Dates | Early Deadline | Final Deadline |
| DQH | 2010 – Session 3 | Training & Conservation Education | 8/30/2010 to 1/3/2011 | April 30, 2010 | June 30, 2010 |
| DQH | 2011 - Session 1 |
Training & Conservation Education | 1/7/2011 to 5/13/2011 |
September 10, 2010 | November 5, 2010 |
| DQH | 2011 - Session 2 |
Training & Conservation Education | 5/17/2011 to 8/21/2011 |
January 14, 2011 | March 11, 2011 |
| DQH | 2011 - Session 3 | Training & Conservation Education | 8/24/2011 to 1/2/2012 |
May 6, 2011 | July 8, 2011 |
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| DQO | 2010 – Session 3 | Training | 8/28/2010 to 1/7/2011 | April 30, 2010 | June 30, 2010 |
| DQO | 2011 – Session 1 | Training | 1/8/2011 to 5/13/2011 |
September 10, 2010 | November 5, 2010 |
| DQO | 2011 - Session 2 |
Training | 5/15/2011 to 8/21/2011 |
January 14, 2011 | March 11, 2011 |
| DQO | 2011 - Session 3 |
Training | 8/23/2011 to 1/2/2012 |
May 6, 2011 | July 8, 2011 |
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| DQB | 2010 – Session 3 | Training | 8/30/2010 to 12/21/2010 | April 30, 2010 | June 30, 2010 |
| DQB | 2011 – Session 1 | Training | 1/4/2011 to 5/13/2011 |
September 10, 2010 | October 5, 2010 |
| DQB | 2011 - Session 2 |
Training & Conservation Education |
5/17/2011 to 8/20/2011 |
January 14, 2011 | February 11, 2011 |
| DQB | 2011 - Session 3 |
Training | 8/24/2011 to 1/2/2012 |
May 6, 2011 | June 8, 2011 |
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