Join Our Team

NEAq staff photo 2022 — Staff photo 2022 Photo by Tony Rinaldo

When you bring your passion and expertise to the New England Aquarium team, you are helping us do important work around the world. Let’s take action for the ocean together.

See Yourself Working Here

A career at the New England Aquarium offers you great benefits and the opportunity to work in a welcoming and inclusive environment alongside colleagues who share your passion for the ocean. Areas of opportunity include:

Animal Care

Consider joining the talented team of scientists who provide world-class care for the animals in our collection.

Development

Join the dynamic team that helps to ensure we have the resources we need to protect the blue planet.

Education

Our educators engage with visitors in the Aquarium, sharing their marine science knowledge and expertise.

Visitor Services

Join one of our front-line teams that provide exceptional service, making every visit to the New England Aquarium the best it can be.

Research

Leverage your applied research toward developing science-based solutions to mitigate human impacts on our ocean.

Business Operations

Use your expertise in finance, technology, marketing, and human resources to make lasting impacts on our conservation work.

View Openings and Apply Online

Take a look at our current opportunities and find a role that works for you.

JOB OPENINGS

Benefits

We give back to our employees because they give back every day.

When you dedicate your career to the Aquarium’s mission, we dedicate our time and resources to providing you with a comprehensive array of benefits aimed at helping you maintain your health and wellness, financial security, and to achieve a work-life balance. Eligibility for various benefits is based on your employment status and the number of hours you work each week.

Your Health and Wellness

Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance for you, your family, and your domestic partner (including same-gender partners)
Benefits decision support tool and education
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Voluntary accident insurance
Spring Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering a suite of mental health benefits
A flexible annual fitness reimbursement

Your Savings

Health Savings Account (HSA) with a generous employer contribution
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with a generous employer contribution
Public transportation (MBTA) allowance and discounted parking passes
Lifestyle savings account – quarterly reimbursement for expenses related to work arrangements
Generous onsite employee discounts at the café, Aquarium Gift Shop, Boston Harbor Cruises, Ben & Jerry’s, etc.
Free admission to area museums and cultural institutions
Discounted pet insurance
A variety of discounts provided by local and national businesses

Your Future

Options for both pre-tax and after-tax employee contributions to a 403(b) tax-sheltered annuity savings account and/or 401(a) employee retirement savings plan
Generous employer retirement match of up to 6% of your earnings upon hire with full vesting after one year of service
Tuition reimbursement

Your Time

Paid time off (PTO) starting at three weeks for full time, two weeks for part time
Two weeks paid sick time
12 paid holidays
Leaves of absence options including paid parental leave

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We believe a diverse workforce provides experiences, skills, and perspectives that enrich our programs, strengthen problem-solving, add creativity, and enhance our work environment.

See our DEI commitment

We Believe in a Vital and Vibrant Ocean for All

Explore Internships and Volunteer Opportunities

We offer volunteer and internship roles for teens, college students, and other adults throughout the school year, with opportunities in nearly every department at the Aquarium.

Volunteers and Internships

A volunteer works to grow live coral behind the scenes at the Aquarium Photo: Vanessa Kahn

Learn More About Our Work

Read about the exciting work going on at the New England Aquarium and our efforts to protect the blue planet

Beach Donkey, a 24-year-old African penguin, wore booties as part of her treatment for a foot condition.

After Innovative Treatment, this African Penguin is Thriving

"Beach Donkey" is thriving after innovative treatment for a foot condition.

How We Moved Six Cownose Rays to a New Aquarium

Learn what it takes to move animals to a new aquarium facility.

A Q&A on Sampling with our Right Whale Research Team

Here, our right whale scientists answer questions about how they collect samples during fieldwork and why it’s so important.

The New England Aquarium is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Please email us at jobsinfo@neaq.org if you anticipate needing any type of accommodation during the application or interview process or have questions about physical accessibility to our office.