At the Peabody Essex Museum, the Registration Department handles all aspects of processing and documenting the collections in accordance with museum best practice standards and procedures. This internship affords the applicant the unique opportunity to gain insight and experience working directly with the museum’s diverse collections and new acquisitions.

Internship Responsibilities: Object cataloging, inventorying, condition reporting, data entry, photography, creating image files and digital assets, numbering and tagging objects, moving and handling objects, and other related tasks as needed. This position will report to the Associate Registrar and the schedule will be 15-20 hours per week from January 23, 2025 to April 24, 2025.

Internship Qualifications: Interest in museum collections work or a related field. Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and discretion when working with sensitive and confidential materials. Successful candidates must be adept at Microsoft Office and the Adobe Suite. Additional experience or knowledge of working with a museum collections database is a plus, but not required. Students working toward Museum Studies, Library Science, Art, History or other related degrees are encouraged to apply. Please note this position is located in Rowley, Massachusetts and is not easily accessible by commuter rail.

The spring internship program runs from 1/23/25 until approximately 4/24/25 or an agreed upon end date with the hiring manager. Please note, there is a required in person orientation that takes place on Thursday, 1/23/25 10-4 pm. This internship provides a stipend of $1500.00 and will require a minimum of 15 hours each week, on site.

PEM is committed to enhancing diversity in its staff, visitors, exhibitions and programs while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in these areas.