Seasonal Internships [Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA]

Join the Marketing team as an intern. As a ready contributor to our marketing team, you’ll assist the department in researching and writing our monthly tourism newsletter, radio spots and e-blasts to PEM subscribers. You’ll also support the department with a variety of tasks including sales, data entry, distributing materials to museum partners and processing donation requests. Internship Qualifications: College student with exemplary communication skills, strong organizational and people skills, attention to detail, a comfortable phone presence and the ability to work independently. You will need Internet skills for research, strong office skills and the ability to multi-task. For up-to-date listings and application instructions please visit: http://www.pem.org/about/_employment/internships_fellowships/ Posted on: 02/29/2016

Join the Integrated Media team as a video production intern. This internship is a hands-on learning experience. You’ll collaborate in the creative and technical processes involved in the production of promotional, educational and informative video content. Work with digital editing software to produce video that will appear on PEM’s web media platforms, during PEM events, or in marketing initiatives. Internship Qualifications: College student with a solid understanding of Final Cut Pro essential. Strong organizational and communication skills. Experience with live audio and video recording a plus. For up-to-date listings and application instructions please visit: http://www.pem.org/about/_employment/internships_fellowships/ Deadline for submissions is April 1st. Internships begin June 2, 2016. Posted on: 02/29/2016

The Human Resources intern will learn practical, professional office experience in a fast-paced environment. The Human Resources (HR) Department provides internal support to its employees in areas such as benefits, recruiting, performance, training and compliance as well as employee relations. The intern will assist the HR manager with projects and also works closely with the HR assistant and accounting staff on a variety of administrative duties including online job postings, processing applications, working with volunteer and intern data, planning staff events including training and wellness. Internship Qualifications: Course work in Human Resources and/or interest in pursuing career in Human Resources. Detail-oriented individual with strong Microsoft Office skills, knowledge of basic office procedures such as filing, photocopying, faxing, data entry and internet research capabilities. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work with confidential material. 15 hours per week. For up-to-date listings and application instructions please visit: http://www.pem.org/about/_employment/internships_fellowships/ Deadline for submissions is April 1st. Internships begin June 2, 2016. Posted on: 02/29/2016

Are you passionate about museums, books, and good writing? The Exhibition Research and Publishing Department is looking for an enthusiastic intern with an interest in museum editorial to join our team. The editorial intern will assist the Editor and Digital Asset Manager on current PEM publishing projects, including exhibition catalogues, digital publications, exhibition labels, style guides, process guides, and more. S/he will have the opportunity to learn book and digital publishing processes broadly, and museum editorial principles and processes in detail. As an active contributor to our team, the editorial intern will fulfill a variety of tasks: copyediting, proofreading, fact-checking, bibliographic research, marketing copywriting, transcription, and more. Internship qualifications: Undergraduate or graduate student with experience and interest in publishing, communications, English studies, and/or the humanities are encouraged to apply. The position requires excellent writing, editorial, and presentation skills, specifically those related to writing about art and museums, and knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style. Proficiency with the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office, in particular Word and Excel, is necessary. The ideal applicant would be engaged, organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment. Candidates must be able to communicate clearly and professionally with museum staff, researchers, visitors, and supporters. For up-to-date listings and application instructions please visit: http://www.pem.org/about/_employment/internships_fellowships/ Deadline for submissions is April 1st. Internships begin June 2, 2016. Posted on: 02/29/2016

Are you passionate about museums, books, and good data management? The Exhibition Research and Publishing Department is looking for an enthusiastic intern with an interest in learning more about copyright. The rights intern will assist the Digital Asset Manager and Editor on current PEM publishing projects, including books, digital publications, marketing image acquisition, process guides, and more. S/he will have the opportunity to learn about museum-quality book production broadly, and copyright and digital asset management principles and processes in detail. As an active contributor to our team, the rights intern will fulfill a variety of tasks: conducting rightsholder research, writing captions and photography credits, assisting with data organization and image management, and more. Internship qualifications: Undergraduate or graduate students with experience in publishing, library and information sciences, and/or the arts are encouraged to apply. The position requires excellent research and data presentation skills, and. proven proficiency with the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Experience with Lightroom preferred but not required. The ideal applicant would be engaged, organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment. Candidates must be able to communicate clearly and professionally with museum staff, vendors, rightsholders, and researchers. For up-to-date listings and application instructions please visit: http://www.pem.org/about/_employment/internships_fellowships/ Deadline for submissions is April 1st. Internships begin June 2, 2016. Posted on: 02/29/2016

Join the Executive Office as an intern. Assist with the administrative, clerical and special projects duties as directed by the Executive Office Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about high-level administrative support and operation of one of the nation’s top museums. Responsibilities include maintaining and setting up of filing systems, preparing correspondence, photocopying, data entry, telephone inquiries, mailings, research, greeting visitors, Trustees and Overseers, VIP Guests and donors. Assist with meeting and special event set-up. Internship Qualifications: Familiarity with Office Suite applications with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, excellent oral and written communication skills. The intern must have the ability to handle confidential matters in a highly professional and service-oriented environment as well as a professional phone manner and appearance. The intern should also have the desire and ability to contribute and thrive as part of a team and/or independently. In addition, accuracy, attention to detail, reliability and flexibility are essential. The hours for this Internship are Monday through Friday for a total of 20-25 hours per week. For up-to-date listings and application instructions please visit: http://www.pem.org/about/_employment/internships_fellowships/ Deadline for submissions is April 1st. Internships begin June 2, 2016. Posted on: 02/29/2016

The Education and Interpretation department seeks creative, driven interns to assist with the research, development and facilitation of summer programming for student and teacher audiences. Gain experience working directly with teachers, contribute your ideas and evaluate teacher lesson plans as an integral member of the team for our PEM Teacher Institute, Changing Perspectives: Revisit, Revise, Transform (July 25-29; including a day trip to Appledore Island, off the coast of New Hampshire); acquire new perspectives by participating in the New England Arts for Literacy [NEAL], a unique summer institute hosted by PEM (July 11-15) aimed at inspiring teachers to connect literacy, the arts, and other content areas. Other projects may include designing gallery activities that promote critical thinking, creative expression and interdisciplinary learning in preparation for an in-depth program with college students, and developing and facilitating art-making experiences in the Maker Lounge and Create Space art studios with students of all ages. A willingness to work independently and as a team, an openness to try new things, and a desire to work with a diverse range of audiences are qualities that we seek. Internship Qualifications: Graduate student or advanced undergraduate who seeks opportunities to work directly with students and teachers and is knowledgeable of art and art making. Academic concentration in Education, Studio Art, Art History or Museum Studies preferred. Strong organizational skills, computer skills, communication skills, comfort speaking in front of groups, and ease with multitasking are all required. Experience leading art activities and/or developing curriculum materials is preferred. For up-to-date listings and application instructions please visit: http://www.pem.org/about/_employment/internships_fellowships/ Deadline Posted on: 02/29/2016

Work closely with the creative engagement programming staff to research and produce a wide variety of programs. Research program presenters including visual artists, authors, filmmakers, musicians, art and history experts. You’ll also help create and implement interactive art activities for adults that will be offered at our Exhibition Opening Day Celebrations as well as the PEM/PM: Evening Party Series. Interns may also be asked to help support the early learning story and art making program: PEM PALS. Held every Wednesday morning, it’s a fun, interactive program with books, movement, music, art and hands-on activities designed for under 5 year olds and their caregivers. Responsibilities may include researching books and related art making projects. Administrative tasks include organizing materials, ordering supplies, and preparing prototypes for art activities. Internship Qualifications: College or graduate student who is knowledgeable about art, art-making and enjoys working with people. Academic concentration in Education, Studio Art, Art History or Museum Studies preferred. You will need strong organizational skills, computer skills and the ability to work collaboratively or independently and multitask. The intern should be comfortable speaking in front of groups and have excellent communication skills. Must be available some nights, weekends and Wednesday mornings for events. For up-to-date listings and application instructions please visit: http://www.pem.org/about/_employment/internships_fellowships/ Deadline for submissions is April 1st. Internships begin June 2, 2016. Posted on: 02/29/2016

Join the Development team as an intern. You’ll assist in all aspects of the Peabody Essex Museum’s fundraising operations. Responsibilities include providing administrative support to Development department as needed, writing materials for donor cultivation and stewardship, assisting with specific research and data gathering projects, supporting gift acknowledgement and fulfillment activities and assisting in planning and execution of special member events. Interns will also contribute to maintenance of accurate Raiser’s Edge donor database by gathering and updating of contact information and relationships. Internship Qualifications: College or postgraduate student with excellent written and oral communication, planning and organizational skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong interpersonal skills and precise attention to detail are required. Must be computer literate and have knowledge of and ease with Microsoft Office. Must effectively interact with members of the Development staff, as well as other museum departments. Experience conducting online research preferred. Please include a writing sample with your application. For up-to-date listings and application instructions please visit: http://www.pem.org/about/_employment/internships_fellowships/ Deadline for submissions is April 1st. Internships begin June 2, 2016. Posted on: 02/29/2016

Join the curatorial team as an intern assisting with research for upcoming exhibitions and curatorial projects. Assignments will include helping to develop and manage the working list of objects for upcoming exhibitions and assisting with research as directed. Tasks will include data management including photocopying and scanning, collating, organizing, filing and managing paper and digital files. The project will involve research on contemporary and historic fashion, as well as art historical and contemporary art to be used in upcoming exhibition projects. Reporting to the Curator for Exhibitions and Research this position will help with work on upcoming exhibition and curatorial projects as directed. Internship Qualifications: College or graduate student, preferably with knowledge of art history and interest in fashion and design. Qualified candidates should be enthusiastic, focused, articulate, organized, self-motivated, and willing to assist with a variety of administrative and curatorial aspects of the project. Candidates should have experience conducting research on the internet as well in libraries and archives and other venues. The candidate must be detail-oriented, maintain a high level of accuracy, and be able to work on a variety of tasks as priorities and scheduling require. The intern must demonstrate excellent writing skills in English, as assignments may include writing brief descriptions of objects, or summarizing information from museum files. Candidates must be able to interact in a professional manner with museum visitors, patrons and supporters, researchers, and other staff. Proficiency in Microsoft Windows programs, Excel, and Adobe Photoshop is necessary. Prior experience with museum collections databases is a plus. For up-to-date listings and application instructions please visit: http://www.pem.org/about/_employment/internships_fellowships/ Deadline for submissions is April 1st. Internships begin June 2, 2016. Posted on: 02/29/2016

Join the curatorial team as an intern assisting with research for upcoming exhibitions and curatorial projects. Assignments will include helping to develop and manage object checklists and image files for upcoming exhibitions and assisting with research as directed. Tasks will include data management including photocopying and scanning, collating, organizing, filing and managing paper and digital files. The project will involve research on European and American design and decorative arts, American painting, and maritime history. Interest in working in any of these areas would be helpful. Reporting to the Associate Curator for Exhibitions and Research this position will help with work on other exhibition and curatorial projects as directed. Internship Qualifications: College or graduate student, preferably with knowledge of art history and an interest in 20th-century design or contemporary art. Qualified candidates should be enthusiastic, articulate, organized, self-motivated, and willing to assist with a variety of administrative and curatorial aspects related to the projects. The best candidate will have experience conducting art historical research and be extremely detail-oriented and able to work on a variety of tasks as priorities require. Candidates must be able to interact in a professional manner with museum visitors and staff. Proficiency with Microsoft Windows programs is necessary. Experience with Adobe Photoshop would be very helpful. For up-to-date listings and application instructions please visit: http://www.pem.org/about/_employment/internships_fellowships/ Deadline for submissions is April 1st. Internships begin June 2, 2016. Posted on: 02/29/2016

Join the American art department and help the curator manage exhibitions and installations and conduct research on PEM’s growing collection of American paintings. Responsibilities will likely include object and artist research, creating and updating curatorial research files for the collection and exhibitions, exhibition research, management of electronic and paper files, and assisting with related administrative and other curatorial duties. Internship Qualifications: MA or current art history graduate student. Knowledge and coursework in American art history preferred. Time commitment: At least 7-14 hours (1 to 2 days weekdays per week). No weekends. Posted on: 02/29/2016

Join the Photography Department, where you’ll help manage exhibitions and gain hands on experience working with an extensive collection of historic and modern photographs. Duties may include assisting with the care and conservation of photographs in the permanent collection; establishing and updating research files on individual photographers, data management (including maintaining electronic and paper files) and assisting with other curatorial and exhibition projects as needed. Internship Qualifications: MA or current art history graduate students. Knowledge or coursework in the history of photography or experience with handling and cataloguing objects is desirable. For up-to-date listings and application instructions please visit: http://www.pem.org/about/_employment/internships_fellowships/ Deadline for submissions is April 1st. Internships begin June 2, 2016. Posted on: 02/29/2016

Join the Creative Services team as a design intern. If you are nearing completion of a graphics art degree and would like to gain significant workplace experience before graduation, this is the ideal internship for you. You’ll produce a wide range of printed materials including signs, brochures, fliers and postcards and help solve design and construction problems related to museum signage, packaging, etc. Interns will learn to take a job from conception through printing (including press checks). Internship Qualifications: College student and skilled designer, proficient in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, who can work independently and with a team. You must also have good writing skills and be interested in working in an arts/nonprofit environment. The ability to work well with staff throughout the organization is essential. A link to an online portfolio or samples of your work in PDF format with your application is required. For up-to-date listings and application instructions please visit: http://www.pem.org/about/_employment/internships_fellowships/ Deadline for submissions is April 1st. Internships begin June 2, 2016. Posted on: 02/29/2016

Join the Development team as an events intern. Assist the Manager of Development Events in the successful planning, organizing and execution of cultivation, stewardship and fundraising events, including the Annual Gala; assist with events planned by the Museum Director’s office, Curatorial, and Marketing departments. The intern also helps coordinate mailings for invitations, appeals, gift acknowledgments, and follow-up letters; prepares, proofreads and edits correspondence; tracks event RSVPs, guest lists and seating assignments and assists with other data entry activities in development database and provides additional support for some weekend and evening events. This is a great opportunity to learn about audio visual, photography and print material requests for events and work with the Manager of Development Events on select aspects of planning for events such as PEM’s annual Gala. Internship Qualifications: Computer skills (especially Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard office programs); knowledge of EventPro and Raiser’s Edge software a plus; excellent telephone, writing, and interpersonal skills; previous administrative or office support experience required, development and/or event planning desirable. The intern should have the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize and take individual initiative; and be personable, high energy, flexible and team-oriented. The intern should also have excellent communications skill and will work with donors, volunteers and external event vendors for Development Fundraising events and Gala. For up-to-date listings and application instructions please visit: http://www.pem.org/about/_employment/internships_fellowships/ Deadline for submissions is April 1st. Internships begin June 2, 2016. Posted on: 02/29/2016

Join the Art & Nature Center (ANC) as an intern. You’ll greet and help visitors in the recently renovated ANC and monitor how families interact with exhibits. You’ll help maintain exhibits, teach interactive programs and art activities. You’ll research varied topics while working on independent projects. Possible projects include: supporting exhibition evaluation, generating public programming ideas and exploring future ANC exhibition topics. Administrative tasks include copying, preparing for programs, preparing mailings and organizing supplies. Internship Qualifications: College or graduate student. Some customer service or education experience is preferred but not required. You should have a friendly, personable manner, strong communication skills and a passion for working with children and families and be comfortable interacting with the public. Ideal for students interested in museum education. Ability to stand and lift moderately heavy objects helpful. For up-to-date listings and application instructions please visit: http://www.pem.org/about/_employment/internships_fellowships/ Deadline for submissions is April 1st. Internships begin June 2, 2016. Posted on: 02/29/2016