We are now accepting applications for fall 2026 internships!

Save The Bay is a non-profit organization whose mission is to protect and improve Narragansett Bay. Save The Bay's internship program offers in-depth opportunities to become part of the Save The Bay Team. If you would like to be notified when we post a new internship, please create an account, navigate to the programs page, and select "become a fan" of the internship program. 

THE BASICS

• Time Commitment: Interns commit to a semester or more of work. Specific requirements vary by internship, see individual descriptions.
• Transportation: Interns must have reliable transportation to their internship location; please note that the Providence location is about a 1 mile walk from the nearest RIPTA bus stop. Some internships require a personal vehicle (car). See individual descriptions for specifics, and check out this student RIPTA resource.
• Who can apply: While internships are geared toward college students, we accept applications from masters level students and above, recent graduates, and anyone else who is able to commit to the internship.
  
  • Mature high school students ages 16+ may apply to the Aquarium programs (aquarist, educator). All other programs are 18+.
  • We do not accept court-ordered community service volunteers for internships.
• Save the Bay internships are unpaid. We are happy to work with schools that offer credit, funding, or work study for internships. Check out our Student Guide to Internship Funding.
• Deadline: Most fall internships have an initial deadline of August 1, though may close early if an applicant is found. Specifics are noted in the individual descriptions. We will continue to accept applications as long as positions are available. Final decisions will be made by August 18, 2026.
• View our typical program offerings.

FALL 2026 INTERNSHIPS - APPLY HERE

• Coastal Management Advocacy
• Graphic Design & Communications
• Habitat Restoration
• Photography/Videography
• Volunteer Management

AQUARIUM PROGRAM: APPLY HERE! Aquarium opportunities have a separate application, but are still part of the internship program. Read more.

• Educator
• Aquarist

OTHER PROGRAMS

• Looking for employment opportunities? Visit our website.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Fill out the internship application in google forms. There are separate applications for aquarium roles and other internships.
2. Be ready with a first and second choice internship - you will be asked to select two options
3. Upload your cover letter and resume as PDFs in the google form. Graphic Design & Communications and Photography/Videography applicants must also include a work sample.
4. Submit
5. You will receive a confirmation email from us within a few days. If you do not hear from us after 1-2 weeks, feel free to reach out to internships@savebay.org.
6. All decisions for fall 2026 will be made by August 18, 2026. All applicants will be notified if their application was accepted/declined.

TIPS

• Visit your school's career center for cover letter and resume review. URI has a great resume guide.
• Make sure your cover letter is addressed to the correct organization and lists the correct position.

QUESTIONS? Contact us at internships@savebay.org.