Spring 2027 Internships, Peabody Essex Museum (Rowley and Salem, MA)

Posted October 22, 2026

Description:
Are you drawn to cultural exploration? Wondering what it might be like to work in a museum? If your answer is “Yes!,” an internship at PEM might be right for you. PEM internships offer opportunities to build skills, learn about the arts and discover career opportunities in museums. You’ll collaborate side by side with professionals in a wide range of fields and make valuable contributions. You might create a video, digitize historic papers, coordinate a wedding, or research an exhibition. In every department and with every project, interns learn valuable professional, organizational and networking skills. Internships are available in a range of departments, alternating each season. The program also includes regular intern enrichment events to foster a sense of belonging and develop a deeper understanding of museums behind the scenes.

Positions:
Please visit the Internship Opportunities webpage for full details about each internship, including specific duties and desired qualifications.

Collections Registration Intern (Rowley, MA)
Ornamental Arborist Intern (Salem, MA)
Accounting Intern (Salem, MA)
Digital Projects Intern (Rowley, MA)
Contemporary Asian Photography Curatorial Intern (Salem, MA)
Collections Management Intern (Rowley, MA)
Art & Nature Center Intern (Salem, MA)
Human Resources Intern (Salem, MA)
TikTok Intern (Salem, MA)

Hours and Compensation:

Program Dates: January 21 – April 26, 2027
Each internship provides a $2,000 stipend and requires the completion of 180 hours, which includes participation in professional development programming. This equates to approximately 15 onsite hours per week over the course of twelve weeks.
Mandatory Orientation: All interns must attend an in-person orientation on Thursday, January 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Professional Development Sessions: Interns are expected to participate in professional development sessions held most Thursdays throughout the semester. Sessions may be offered in person, virtually, or in a hybrid format. Please apply only if you are available on Thursdays.

How to Apply:

Visit the 2027 Spring Internship Program webpage to apply through PEM’s career portal. Applications for more than one internship must be submitted individually.