Summer Intern 2027

Do you remember "Winter The Dolphin" - or the "The Dolphin Tale" movies - that's us!

Our Mission:

We believe in preserving our environment while inspiring the human spirit through leadership in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine life; environmental education; research; and conservation.

We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a working marine animal hospital. We offer internships in businesss, marketing, HR, marine biology, animal care, dive, aquatic biology, rescue, rehab, education, sea turtle conservation and guest engagement. At CMA our internships prepare you for your future career. You gain real world, hands on experience. Please reference our website for frequently asked questions about our internships. https://mission.cmaquarium.org/get-involved/careers/internships/

CMA’s Vision is to become the global leader in connecting people to marine life and the environment. CMA’s Values include Integrity, Inspiration, Passion, Excellence, Collaboration, Leadership and Compassion.

Start by applying online on our website www.cmaquarium.org scroll to the bottom, choose "careers and internships", scroll down and "find opportunities"  

Next complete the form referenced below so we can gather your information to start the process of connecting you to the internship of your dreams!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4-FUHj6gcsEPUM6-tH2h4cyiLyj3XPfontnwc-st8xSUUKw/viewform?usp=header

The application deadlne is February 1, 2027 for the summer 2027 internship. You will not hear from the HR team concerning interviews or next steps until after that date. 

Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s ultimate goal is simple: to treat our team with the same excellent, unwavering and compassionate care that we provide to the rescue animals who come through our doors. Before we can serve as a global leader in marine life education, we must first channel our energies to becoming a global leader in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace which respects the differences of its team members. As we move forward, we will continue to learn, grow, inspire, and improve to remove barriers, foster inclusive and diverse teams where associates are respected and free to be their authentic selves, and empower all associates to channel their passion in order to contribute to the ultimate success of the mission.

We hope to see you soon as an intern at CMA!

Automated Decision-Making & AI Disclosure

Please be advised that Clearwater Marine Aquarium utilizes Human Resource Information System (HRIS) technologies integrated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist in our hiring process. These automated tools may be used to screen resumes, evaluate candidate qualifications, and generate fit-scoring models.

Requesting an Alternative Process: We respect your privacy and are committed to accessible hiring. If you prefer not to participate in an AI-driven screening process, you have the right to request an alternative application and evaluation method. To request a non-AI application process, please contact our HR department at 727-441-1790 ext 2268 prior to or during your submission.