Dive Team Interns

Join our team to stimulate curiosity and science learning among guests of all ages at the California Science Center! The Dive Team program is a 7-week paid internship during Summer 2025. The Dive Team Intern will engage in hands-on activities focused on marine biology, SCUBA diving, oceanography, and marine conservation. Interns will explore careers in marine biology, SCUBA diving, and environmental conservation. This program was made possible thanks to the generosity of the Vera R. Campbell Foundation.

How to qualify for the program

The Dive Team program is designed for high school students entering 11th-12th grade in the Fall 2025 who attend Math, Science, & Technology Magnet Academy, Theodore Roosevelt High School, or Felicitas & Gonzalo Mendez High School.

Prospective applicants must have at least a 2.0 GPA. Additionally, because this program requires interns to become employees of the California Science Center Foundation, interns must acquire a work permit through their high school and be able to work in the United States.

Three Community Teen Interns standing at Touch Tank

What will I do?

Dive Team Interns will engage in seven weeks of high-quality science enrichment experiences including:

  • Explore marine science and SCUBA careers while networking with industry professionals.
  • Participate in hands-on activities to deepen their knowledge of marine science and diving operations.
  • Serve as a facilitator, engaging with guests to enrich their Science Center experience.
  • Learn the fundamentals of SCUBA diving through practice sessions, including essential knowledge and skills for safe participation in aquatic activities.
  • Gain real-world diving experience through an introductory dive in open water.

Application

The Dive Team Intern program is a paid internship. Because of that, interested high school students will need to apply for this program. The program is competitive—carefully review the qualifications and submit your completed application before the deadline.

Please submit all application materials to the Foundation Human Resources Department. Submission instructions can be found in the application. 

The application period for this program is CLOSED.

Qualifications

  • Must be a rising high school junior or senior (classes of 2026 and 2027) with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
  • Applicants must attend Math, Science, & Technology Magnet Academy, Felicitas & Gonzalo Mendez High School OR Theodore Roosevelt High School.
  • Applicants must have an interest or passion for marine science, underwater research, or diving operations.
  • Be comfortable in water environments, including but not limited to pool and open water settings.
  • Excited to learn and help others learn in a formal and informal setting.
  • Ability to follow directions and be a team player.
  • Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
  • Have a positive, enthusiastic attitude and strong work ethic.
  • Available to work part-time on weekends from May 31st – June 14th for 7 hours a week.
  • Available to work full-time on weekdays from June 16th – August 8th for 35 hours a week.

Compensation

$17.87/hour

View the job flyer.