Needs From: Save The Bay

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Summary: Are you interested in managing volunteers and organizing events? Do you have excellent communication and writing skills? At Save The Bay, we provide interns with the opportunity to work with 4,000 volunteers annually in a variety of capacities. An internship in the volunteer program will provide students with the skills to organize events, lead volunteers, promote volunteer opportunities and internships, oversee outreach projects, and manage individual volunteer programs.

Location: Providence, RI

Time Commitment: approximately January-May, 14 hours/week minimum, more preferred. Semi-flexible schedule, but generally during Providence office hours (M-F 8:30-4:30) with occasional weekend days as needed.

Transportation: Volunteer Management interns must have access to personal transportation (ex. car)

Age: 18+

Application Items: Online application, cover letter, resume

Deadline: December 10. Rolling interviews/acceptance after this date, though priority will be given to applications received by the December 10 deadline. Decisions will be made by January 9, 2025.

What you will learn:

Leadership skills for projects such as beach cleanups and other volunteer events Event and project management Post projects and communicate with volunteers using Get Connected by Galaxy Digital software Professional communication skills Real-world administrative and office skills

What we require:

Education: undergraduate juniors and seniors, recent graduates, grad students, and beginning professionals Excellent writing and communication skills Comfortable speaking to groups and engaging with the general public on Save The Bay’s behalf Strong organizational skills Must have initiative and ability to occasionally work independently General office skills including proficiency with MS Office and Google Drive Availability to work on some weekends

Details: We offer unpaid internship opportunities. We will gladly work with your university if they offer college credit for unpaid internships. Many colleges offer stipends for students doing unpaid internships. Check out our Student Guide to Internship Funding for tips!

Application link: https://forms.gle/AKUbzB8neVTDYz7E9

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Summary: Do you have a passion for marine biology? Looking to develop your skills in aquarium science? At Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium, interns build a foundation for a career in marine biology by participating in all aspects of running a hands-on aquarium, including animal husbandry, tank maintenance, and animal collection and release.

Location: Newport, RI

Time Commitment: Approximately January-May, 180 hours total. Weekly requirement is 2 full-day shifts (9:30am-4:30pm), but more is welcome. One weekend day may be required.

Age: 16+

Application Items: Online application, cover letter, resume

Deadline: Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. Final decisions will be made by January 9, 2026.

What you will learn:

General marine and freshwater animal care of species local to the Narragansett Bay and surrounding watershed Animal husbandry, including preparing diets, cleaning tanks, removing animal waste Life support system maintenance Water chemistry maintenance Organism collection and release in Narragansett Bay

What we require:

Have a strong interest in maintaining and public aquariums Interested in or have basic knowledge of small marine and freshwater animal care techniques Must be willing and able to work indoors and outdoors Able to lift up to 45lbs regularly, occasionally up to 60lbs Creative, reliable, and flexible team member Prompt arrival for shifts in uniform provided by Save The Bay Undergo a criminal background check Able to follow communication procedures and promptly answer inquiries via phone or email 

Details: We offer unpaid internship opportunities. We will gladly work with your university if they offer college credit for unpaid internships. Many colleges offer stipends for students doing unpaid internships. Check out our Student Guide to Internship Funding for tips!

Application link: https://forms.gle/o6MTDvQBY29gct4d7

For full details on Save The Bay's internship program, visit our internship page. We also have an aquarium volunteer program with education, aquarist, and front desk roles! Visit our aquarium volunteer page for details.

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Summary: Are you a go-getting, creative-minded, detail-oriented individual looking for real-world graphic design experience? Do you like developing and producing clear and engaging visual design? Save The Bay is seeking motivated interns to help support the development and production of clear and engaging print and digital materials for Save The Bay’s special events and public programs. This is a flexible internship for students and graduates majoring, or with significant coursework, in marketing, and with skills in graphic design, social media, writing.

Our mission is to protect and improve Narragansett Bay. Our vision is a fully swimmable, fishable, healthy Narragansett Bay, accessible to all.

Location: Work will primarily take place in-person at the Bay Center in Providence, but interns may also travel to our Aquarium in Newport or go out on our educational vessels.

Time Commitment: Semester length, 10-12 hours/week, at least 1-2 days on-site during work hours (10am-3pm), occasional evenings/weekends required for special events; in-person at our Providence office is preferred.

Age: 18+ 

Application Items: Online application, cover letter, resume, writing sample

Deadline: December 10. Rolling interviews/acceptance after this date, though priority will be given to applications received by the December 10 deadline. Decisions will be made by January 9, 2026.

Reports to: Director of Marketing & Communications

What you will learn:

Update and produce graphic identity elements specific to the Save The Bay brandDesign and/or update layouts for internal product design mediaCreate or revise tech/spec packages for apparel and graphics under the guidance of the Communications and Marketing DirectorUpdate Media ListsRepresent Save The Bay at tabling events and other related marketing eventsHelp with communications related to community outreach efforts/projectsAssemble press kits for news conferencesOrganize and update department files, both paper and electronicConduct pick-ups and drop offs to the printer when necessaryParticipate in the fulfillment of assigned graphic design projects and the layout of catalog pages, web pages, marketing graphics, and e-mail graphicsHelp Save The Bay staff update the website to ADA standards to increase accessibility

What we require:

College student, recent graduate, grad student, or beginning professional working towards or having received a degree in some aspect of the communications field (marketing, public relations, writing/journalism, media, graphic/Web design, etc.)Hard-working, self-motivated, proactive person with a creative eye and passion for their workAble to work well in a busy environment, either individually or as part of a teamAble to work independently in partnership with the Communications teamAbility to think creativelyComfortable speaking to groups and making contact with the general public on Save The Bay’s behalfMust be proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud and CanvaMust have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the graphic design field General office skills including proficiency with G-Suite and Microsoft WordPersonal vehicle for transportation to offsite locations

Details: We offer unpaid internship opportunities. We will gladly work with your university if they offer college credit for unpaid internships. Many colleges offer stipends for students doing unpaid internships. Check out our Student Guide to Internship Funding for tips!

Application link: https://forms.gle/LHQbhssBrWFc8vFE7

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Summary: Do you have a passion for marine biology? Looking to develop your skills as an educator? At Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium, interns build a foundation for a career in environmental education. Interns educate the public about the ecology of Narragansett Bay.

Location: Newport, RI

Time Commitment: Approximately January-May, 130 hours total. Interns must commit to either 1 full-day shift (9:30am - 4:30pm) +  1 half-day shift (9:30am - 1pm or 12:45pm - 4:30pm) or 3 half-day shifts for a total of 10.5 hours/week. Additional shifts are welcome. Accepted interns must attend an orientation and training during the week of January 26.

Age: 16+

Application Items: Online application, cover letter, resume

Deadline: Preference will be given to applications received by December 10. Rolling review/acceptance after that date. Final decisions will be made by January 9, 2026.

What you will learn:

Visitor relations; greeting and welcoming guests at the Aquarium Hands-on environmental education programming for guests of all ages Marine biology, habitats, and species of Narragansett Bay

What we require:

Have a strong interest in public aquariums Interested in or have basic knowledge of small marine and freshwater animals Excellent communication skills – must be comfortable speaking to and engaging with the general public on Save The Bay’s behalf Enjoy working with children and have a strong interest in environmental education Public speaking skills & strong sense of professionalism Creative, reliable, and flexible team member Prompt arrival for shifts in uniform provided by Save The Bay Undergo a criminal background check Able to follow communication procedures and promptly answer inquiries via phone or email 

Details: We offer unpaid internship opportunities. We will gladly work with your university if they offer college credit for unpaid internships. Many colleges offer stipends for students doing unpaid internships. Check out our Student Guide to Internship Funding for tips!

Application link: https://forms.gle/rJsW9TGQfiYmfEi9A

For full details on Save The Bay's internship program, visit our internship page. We also have an aquarium volunteer program with education, aquarist, and front desk roles! Visit our aquarium volunteer page for details.