Fall 2026 Internship

APPLICANT MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE BY AUGUST 21, 2026 APPLICANTS MUST BE ENROLLED IN THEIR FIRST UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM (Exceptions are post-bac who completed their program in the summer of 2026, or recent high school graduates)

REQUIREMENTS

Have a copy of an updated resume ready to upload Have a cover letter ready to upload Have proof of academic status

APPLICATION PROCESS

Read through the job descriptions on our website to make your top 3 assignment selections

Technical job descriptions found here | Non-Technical job descriptions found here

You will receive an email confirming your application has been received within 2 business days of submission. (If you don't receive an email, contact Janet Parga at jparga@altasea.org)

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Program dates: Monday, October 5, 2026, through Friday, December 15, 2026

Pay rate: $18.50 / hour

15 hours per week Interns must work

150 hours to complete the Fall internship program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All interns are required to attend an orientation during their first week An optional site tour is provided to all those accepted into the internship program

Email

example@example.com

As of today, my current education status is

What year did you complete your first undergraduate degree? Note: Documentation is required. Failure to submit proof disqualifies you from participating. Unofficial transcripts with the most recent term, or current schedule of classes are preferred.

Are you authorized to work in the United States?

To begin employment, you must have your i-9 documents physically present prior to the start of your first day. Do you have your i-9 documents readily available?(List is found here)

Legal Name (Last name, First name)

Personal Email (Refrain from using a school email address; Spell-check your entry as confirmations will be sent to this email.)

Primary Contact Phone Number

Residential Zip Code

What is your total household income?

How many people are in your household?

A you a person who identifies as

Have you faced any barriers or challenges in accessing education or professional opportunities? (Only share if comfortable.)

How did you hear about this internship program/opportunity? (Specify the educational institution, organization, etc.)

Transportation to AltaSea can be challenging to some individuals. What is your source of transportation?

Are you currently employed? Please specify your employment status.

This program requires a 15-hours per week commitment. Are you available for 15 hours?

What will your internship availability look like? Example: Monday 10a-1p; Tuesday Not Available (class); Wednesday 1-5p; Thursday Not available (class); Friday 9a-2p

Are you comfortable working in a diverse and inclusive environment?

What interested you in this internship, and what do you hope to gain from this experience?

What do you believe is the next step in your career path, and how will this internship help you get there?

Nonprofit work requires a strong commitment to the cause and the community it serves. How do you demonstrate your commitment to climate action, community engagement, and social impact in your life?

Select your top internship assignment choices. Note: You are not required to select 3 if you only have 1 or 2 preferences. (But only select 1 for each column).

Rows	First Choice	Second Choice	Third Choice
Climate Tech Grant Development Intern (ABC Solar Inc)
Communications & Marketing Intern (Equatic)
Curatorial Intern (Upwell Art Lab)
Development Intern (Upwell Art Lab)
Education Assistant (AltaSea)
Entry-Level Hatchery Technician (Holdfast Aquaculture)
Facilities Intern (AltaSea)
Laboratory Technician (Kelp Ark)
Ocean Institute & Community Learning Lab Intern (Chadwick Ocean Institute)
Operations Intern (AltaSea)
Program Development Support (AltaSea)
Pilot Operations Support (Equatic)
Upcycling Intern (EcoByRy)

Most current resume (Limit: 1)

Cover Letter (Limit 1)

Proof of academic status (*must clearly display year)

Supplemental Documents

Fall 2026 - AltaSea Internship

Pre-Application - Eligibility

Application Information

Data Collection

Program

Required Items

Thank you for your interest