Nonprofit Finance Intern — Systems & Accounting (Salem)

Peabody Essex Museum; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site internship

Professional development sessions

Job summary

The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA seeks a Spring 2027 Finance Internship to support day-to-day accounting tasks and strategic projects. This on-site program offers hands-on experience in nonprofit finance, exposure to system optimization, and cross-team collaboration.

Interns will complete 180 hours over twelve weeks, with in-person orientation and weekly professional development sessions. A $2,000 stipend is provided; applicants must be undergraduate or graduate accounting students and able

Qualifications

• Undergrad or grad accounting students encouraged to apply.
• Must be eager to learn new systems.
• Ability to commute to the museum in Salem is a must.

Responsibilities

• Support core accounting functions and broader strategic goals.
• Assist with system optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with staff across the museum.
• Contribute to on-site finance tasks and internship program activities.

Skills

Learning mindset

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Accounting student

Job description

The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA seeks a Spring 2027 Finance Internship to support day-to-day accounting tasks and strategic projects. This on-site program offers hands-on experience in nonprofit finance, exposure to system optimization, and cross-team collaboration.

Interns will complete 180 hours over twelve weeks, with in-person orientation and weekly professional development sessions. A $2,000 stipend is provided; applicants must be undergraduate or graduate accounting students and able