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Peabody Essex Museum

29d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Marketing
  • Salem, +1

AI generated summary

  • You must have strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, salesmanship, relationship-building abilities, a positive attitude, and evening availability on Saturdays.
  • You will assist in event planning, create logistics and floor plans, manage social media, organize images, support event setup, supervise vendors, and learn about catering sales processes.

Requirements

  • The candidate must possess strong organization and communication skills w/ great attention to detail and have the ability to manage multiple priorities. Impeccable presence with well developed salesmanship and relationship building skills. Client and customer focused with a positive, can do attitude. Ability to function with grace under pressure. Must be available to work Saturday evenings.

Responsibilities

  • You'll be working with us during the peak of wedding season to assist in planning and execution of events at PEM.
  • You will assist in the office with pre-planning by creating floor plans, logistics, and organizing upcoming events.
  • You will also develop the Private Rentals Social Media platforms.
  • As part of this project you will collect and organize event images.
  • You will also learn about the marketing and sales process as we plan for the next year.
  • The night of events, you will work closely with the Event Facilitator and the PEM events team to support set-up of event spaces, assist vendors, supervise photo shoots, greet guests, and be part of the team that makes the one night our couples will remember forever amazing!
  • You will also have the opportunity to work with our exclusive caterer to learn about their sales and execution process.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The summer internship program will run from June 12 to August 25, 2025, or an agreed-upon end date with the hiring manager.

Are there any mandatory meetings for the internship?

Yes, there is a mandatory in-person orientation on June 12, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM, and interns are required to participate in professional development sessions on select Thursdays throughout the internship.

How many hours per week is the internship expected to be?

The internship requires the completion of approximately 180 hours, which translates to about 18 hours per week, onsite.

Is there a stipend associated with this internship?

Yes, this internship provides a stipend of $2,000.

What qualifications are necessary for this internship?

Candidates must possess strong organization and communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, salesmanship and relationship building skills, and a positive attitude.

Will interns have the opportunity to work during events?

Yes, interns will work closely with the Event Facilitator and the PEM events team on the night of events to assist with set-up, vendor coordination, guest interactions, and ensuring a memorable experience for couples.

Are there specific availability requirements for interns?

Yes, interns must be available to work Saturday evenings.

How does PEM promote diversity and inclusion in its hiring process?

PEM is committed to enhancing diversity in its staff, visitors, exhibitions, and programs while promoting an inclusive environment. They encourage candidates to apply and share their strengths in these areas.

Is there a requirement for prior experience in event planning?

The job description does not specify a requirement for prior experience in event planning, but strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Can interns work remotely?

Yes, interns can work in a hybrid format, but must be onsite for certain events and meetings.

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Peabody Essex Museum

Journey to a world of art and culture.

Travel & Leisure
Industry
201-500
Employees
1799
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded in 1799 in Salem, Massachusetts, 15 miles from Boston, the Peabody Essex Museum is the oldest continuously operating museum in the United States. Now among the top 8% of American art museums, PEM is also one of the nation’s fastest growing art museums and operates on a global stage in terms of networks, partners, and patronage. PEM has achieved unprecedented growth over the past two decades. In 2003, PEM completed one of the most striking museum transformations in American history, including exponential growth of the operating budget and the addition of over 250,000 square feet of new and renovated gallery and public spaces. This includes 26,000 square feet of changing exhibition galleries and 55,000 square feet of galleries devoted to collection installations. In 2011, the museum announced a comprehensive and singular advancement campaign for $650M. The campaign focuses on increasing an already healthy endowment to support an expanded exhibition program; programmatic initiatives ranging from the interpretive to the digital and educational; global leadership initiatives; and an institutional culture of creativity, all in concert with fiscal stability and sound management, based on annual budget of $31 million. PEM is adding a 40,000 square-foot wing scheduled to open in summer 2019. It will include 15,000 square feet of galleries for collection installations and additional public and educational spaces. The museum is also developing a 110,000 square-foot offsite collection center for the care and study of the museum’s collection of more than 1 million works. Between 2017 and 2022, PEM will develop new collection installations museum-wide, based on innovative experience, interpretation and design strategies that reflect the museum’s commitment to drawing on multiple fields of inquiry, including neuroscience. Annually, the museum welcomes 250,000 people. It employs 250 staff and engages over 110 docent guides in support of PEM’s educational mission.