The Art & Nature Center (ANC) showcases original exhibitions that investigate our interconnections with nature through contemporary art, memorable objects, and interactive experiences. Designed for visitors of all ages, the family-friendly center features changing exhibitions, hands-on displays, and art-making spaces. The ANC is looking for an intern who will work with Learning & Community Engagement staff in the implementation and facilitation of a variety ...

At the Peabody Essex Museum, the Collection Management handles all aspects of collection care. This internship affords the applicant the unique opportunity to gain experience in many back of house disciplines. This term will focus on cataloguing, image capture, and rehousing objects in PEM’s American Decorative Arts collection. The intern will work with Collection Management in populating new storage areas, maintaining location accuracy, and helping to finalize shelving ...

PHOTOGRAPHY INTERN -- PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT Join the Photography department as an intern assisting with research and logistics for an upcoming exhibition on Photography and Asian America. Assignments will include helping to develop and manage object checklists and image files, assisting with the organization of a convening of artists and participants, and primary and secondary source research as directed. Tasks will include data management including scanning, collating, ...

Peabody Essex Museum seeks volunteers to help maintain its Ropes Mansion Garden at 318 Essex Street in Salem, MA, as well as other properties on PEM's campus. The Ropes Mansion's Colonial Revival garden brims with plant life and activity all summer long. The garden has been in operation for over a century and welcomes thousands of visitors each year. Volunteers are needed from April through October to help with all aspects ...

The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM), one of the largest and most dynamic art museums in the nation, is seeking a Gifts and Endowment Accountant. For over 220 years, PEM has been an anchor in the community, serving as a gathering place where anyone can learn, derive inspiration, and gain a deeper appreciation for shared human experiences from around the globe and through time. Reporting to the Controller & Director of Finance, the Gifts and Endowment Accountant ...

Hoping to apply your Finance and Accounting skills to a company with a mission? Come to PEM! Our Finance team is seeking an intern to assist with day to day tasks and multiple strategic projects during the fall of 2025. Fall is a great time to join the finance team at PEM. We will be implementing multiple new systems and conducting our annual financial audit. An intern in our department will get exposure to the daily life of the Finance team and will get first hand ...

The Peabody Essex Museum Human Resources (HR) team seeks an individual who wants to gain an understanding of how talent acquisition, employee relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, performance management, HR information systems disciplines are applied in the museum environment. You will work in a collaborative, human-centered learning environment engaging in strategic initiatives. We have several strategic planning goals to achieve. Are you ...

Frances E. Malamy had deep roots within PEM and the Phillips Library. A long-standing member of the museum family, she dedicated tireless hours processing manuscripts. She was a unique and extraordinary individual who firmly believed that the Phillips Library provides value to the academic community and the public, and realized the importance of the collection and its outreach impact on the greater intellectual world. To sustain the contributions that Frances made to the ...

The Peabody Essex Museum is one of the nation’s most dynamic art museums and operates on a global stage through its initiatives, networks, and patrons. Founded in 1799, PEM is dedicated to transforming people’s lives by creating a museum experience that celebrates the capacity of art and culture to inform and change our understanding of our place in the world. By ...

Over the last 20 years, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) has distinguished itself as one of the fastest-growing art museums in North America. Founded in 1799, it is also the country's oldest continuously operating museum. Under supervision of the Community Engagement Manager, the Community Engagement Coordinator will support a cross-discipline team in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment. The Community Engagement Coordinator supports Community Engagement ...

The intern will process one large manuscript collection, including intellectual and physical arrangement and description of materials. Under the guidance of their supervisor, the intern will create a DACS-compliant finding aid using ArchivesSpace, the Phillips Library’s finding aid repository. Responsibilities will include assessing and applying basic preservation measures as needed, identifying appropriate subject and name headings for both the finding aid and library ...

Join the Phillips Library, PEM’s research library, as digital projects intern for Fall 2025! Our digitization program exponentially increases free, worldwide access to our collections and demonstrates that the library is a vital and engaged part of the museum and its communities. The project will include digitization for our online collections portal, including the imaging and post-processing of collections. The incumbent will conduct research into the copyright of our ...

Over the last 20 years, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) has distinguished itself as one of the fastest-growing art museums in North America. Founded in 1799, it is also the country's oldest continuously operating museum. Under supervision of the Associate Creative Director the Associate Design Director will support a cross-discipline team in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment. The Associate Design Director is a key creative and operational leader in ...

Join the Marketing team as a TikTok intern! As a contributor to our marketing team, you’ll work directly with our Social Media Manager to brainstorm, create and produce content specifically for PEM's TikTok channel that highlight the museum and its collections, exhibitions and programming. If you are passionate about art, culture, and social media, and have a talent for creating engaging and creative TikTok videos, we encourage you to apply. Internship ...