Native American Fellow

The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) in Salem, Massachusetts is looking for rising graduate students, emerging and in-service cultural professionals of Native American, Alaska Native, Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian), First Nations, Metis and Inuit background to help them develop the knowledge, skills and networks necessary to become 21st century community leaders who will shape museums and the nonprofit cultural sector.

Fellows develop their leadership potential through 9-week department positions within the museum. Placements allow participants to work directly with and be mentored by committed senior and mid level PEM professionals. These positions provide Fellows with the ability to seek insights on the range of skills and experiences needed in positions of responsibility. Weekly workshops in key areas such as strategy, fundraising, communication and organizational politics, as well as select field trips and substantive engagement in museum projects, expand Fellows' existing skill sets while cultivating their professional development needs.

Placements will be based on applicant's academic and/or career goals, their application, the interview process and the match between Fellows' interests and available projects. Previous department placements have included Curatorial, Development, Creative Services, Collection Management, Exhibition Research and Publishing, Merchandising and Marketing. Each fellow is paid $25 per hour and works 35 hours/week. The program also offers housing near PEM and assistance with travel expenses. Academic credit is available upon official request.

PEM is committed to enhancing diversity in its staff, visitors, exhibitions and programs while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in these areas.