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Development Operations Intern

Salem, MA
Internship

Job Description

Join the Development Operations Department as an intern!

Duties include: Assisting with specific research and data gathering projects, providing staffing support during major donor events, and providing administrative support to the team as needed. Interns are encouraged to join all department activities and meetings.

This is a great opportunity for the intern to enhance their skills in organization, multitasking, and communications while learning more about non-profit structure, including mission, and staff collaboration. The intern will gain technical training by assisting with prospect research, brainstorming creative methods for data visualization, data entry and wayfinding using our donor database, Tessitura.

In addition to the duties above, the Development department works with interns to create specific projects that align with their academic pursuits and personal interests. These projects are essential to creating a meaningful internship experience.

Internship Qualifications: College 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. The intern may provide additional support for some weekend and evening events. Must be computer literate and have knowledge of and ease with Microsoft Office. Experience in conducting online research preferred.

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Join the Development Operations Department as an intern!

Duties include: Assisting with specific research and data gathering projects, providing staffing support during major donor events, and providing administrative support to the team as needed. Interns are encouraged to join all department activities and meetings.

This is a great opportunity for the intern to enhance their skills in organization, multitasking, and communications while learning more about non-profit structure, including mission, and staff collaboration. The intern will gain technical training by assisting with prospect research, brainstorming creative methods for data visualization, data entry and wayfinding using our donor database, Tessitura.

In addition to the duties above, the Development department works with interns to create specific projects that align with their academic pursuits and personal interests. These projects are essential to creating a meaningful internship experience.

Internship Qualifications: College 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. The intern may provide additional support for some weekend and evening events. Must be computer literate and have knowledge of and ease with Microsoft Office. Experience in conducting online research preferred.

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About Peabody Essex Museum

PEM boldly honors creativity as a nourishing force in people’s lives.

We offer thought-provoking experiences of the arts, humanities and sciences to activate understanding of our shared humanity and to empower imagination and learning through experimentation. We steward, build and make our collections accessible to encourage appreciation of the interconnected histories and creativity of people in our complex, always changing world.

As a museum that celebrates creativity to advance our shared humanity, we aspire to be an inclusive, equitable cultural organization that motivates, connects, and empowers people through inquiry, empathy, and dialogue. We strive to create and sustain a sense of belonging and to nurture our ability to build bridges.

We acknowledge that the role of global trade in PEM’s predecessor organizations warrants careful consideration. We commit to being aware and appreciative of differences in order to prevent overlooking, hurting, or excluding anyone. We will continue to work purposefully to remove barriers, whether physical, emotional, or social, so that PEM offers everyone welcoming spaces and experiences where they feel seen, heard, and treated with dignity and respect.

Everyone at PEM has a role to play in bringing this commitment to life. We will use this commitment statement as a guide in our ongoing work, which includes sharing the accomplishments, setbacks, and challenges of our DEIA journey.

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Development Operations Intern
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Oct 23, 2025
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