Curatorial Intern: Asian Photography Archive

Collections That Care; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Located in Salem, Massachusetts, the Peabody Essex Museum invites a graduate-level intern to work with the JGS Collection from January to April 2027. The intern will inventory, catalogue and rehousing works, entering information into the MuseumPlus database and conduct biographical notes on artists.

Work will occur across PEM’s Salem and Rowley campuses, under the supervision of Lydia Peabody. The role offers a $2,000 stipend for 12 weeks (15 hours per week) and provides hands-on data management

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate-level student enrolled in an eligible program.
• Experience with data management and cataloguing is preferred.
• Access to a car to move between PEM campuses may be required.

Responsibilities

• Inventory, catalogue and rehousing of JGS collection works.
• Enter basic catalog information into MuseumPlus (M+).
• Research biographical information on artists and manage files.

Skills

Cataloguing

Data management

Data entry

Education

Graduate student status

Tools

MuseumPlus (M+)

Job description

Located in Salem, Massachusetts, the Peabody Essex Museum invites a graduate-level intern to work with the JGS Collection from January to April 2027. The intern will inventory, catalogue and rehousing works, entering information into the MuseumPlus database and conduct biographical notes on artists.

Work will occur across PEM’s Salem and Rowley campuses, under the supervision of Lydia Peabody. The role offers a $2,000 stipend for 12 weeks (15 hours per week) and provides hands-on data management