Welcome, we’re glad you’re here!

Learn about current employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities at the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center below.

Click here to view employment opportunities at Tampa Bay Watch’s Tierra Verde campus.

Click here to view internship opportunities at Tampa Bay Watch’s Tierra Verde campus.

Current Job Openings

Discovery Center Boat Captain

We’re looking for reliable boat captains to help us share the Tampa Bay ecosystem with locals and visitors. Click here to learn more and apply.

We review Boat Captain applications on a rolling basis.

Part-Time Guest Services Associate

Join our guest services team to welcome visitors from all over the world to the Discovery Center. Click here to learn more and apply.

We review Guest Services Associate applications on a rolling basis.

Seasonal Internships

Tampa Bay Watch offers a limited number of unpaid internships, which are available to qualified students seeking hands-on field experience at both of our locations - Tierra Verde and St. Petersburg. We’re always accepting applications for the next season, so fill out our application form today! After you complete the application form, please submit your resume to educationjobs@tampabaywatch.org.

Typical seasons:

August-December (Fall)
January-May (Spring)
May-August (Summer)

Environmental Education & Animal Care Internship

Learn how to develop and teach interactive environmental education programs in a science classroom setting! This position is available at either of our locations - Tierra Verde or St. Petersburg.

Click here to learn more about and apply for the Tierra Verde position.

Click here to learn more about and apply for the St. Petersburg position.

Environmental Education & Field Work Internship

Learn how to develop and teach outstanding environmental education programs on the water!

Click here to learn more and apply.

Herpetology Husbandry Internship

Gain valuable experience caring for a variety of native and non-native species. Did we mention we have adorable diamondback terrapins?

Click here to learn more and apply!

Volunteer Opportunities

Are you interested in helping the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center inspire visitors to become better stewards of Tampa Bay through conversation and education? Our Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier is currently recruiting volunteers to assist with outreach, education, and boat-based eco-tours. Visit our volunteer page or send an email to tbwdcjobs@tampabaywatch.org and tell us a little bit about your interests and availability.