Summary

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 education staff in the implementation and facilitation of a variety of interactive programs. The ANC encompasses regular drop-in art making activities, exhibition facilitation and maintenance, and opportunities for independent projects. Independent projects can include supporting exhibition evaluation, generating public programming ideas, and exploring future ANC exhibition topics. ANC interns will also assist in a variety of administrative tasks. Ideal for students interested in museum education.

Key Details

• Schedule: 10 weeks (18 hours onsite per week)
• Dates: June 11 – August 24, 2026
• Orientation: Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM

Deadline: March 15, 2026

Eligibility

• Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student
• Excellent written/oral communication skills, detail oriented.
• A passion for working with children and families.
• Able to commit to 2+ days per week, flexible within Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-5pm parameters.
• Regular weekend and occasional Monday availability preferred.

Compensation

$2,000 stipend

About

The roots of the Peabody Essex Museum date to the 1799 founding of the East India Marine Society, an organization of Salem ship captains and supercargoes. True to the spirit of its past, PEM is dedicated to creating a museum experience that celebrates art and the world in which it was made. By presenting art and culture in new ways, by linking past and present and by embracing artistic and cultural achievements worldwide, the museum offers unique opportunities to explore a multilayered and interconnected world of creative expression. It has the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating and collecting museum in the United States.

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