Peabody Essex Museum

Curatorial Research Assistant

Master’s in art history or related field; at least 1 year museum experience; Spanish preferred; knowledge of museum practices; experience with collections databases; M+ system; MS Office; temporary grant-funded; pay $21.63-$24.07/hr.

Security Operations Center Operator

Associate’s degree in a related field; minimum two years of relevant security experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; ability to stand and sit for extended periods.

Volunteer - PEM Gardens

Volunteer

Volunteer gardening role; able to commit to at least 4 hours per month for 3 months; gardening tasks (planting, pruning, weeding, general care).

Assistant Cataloging Librarian 

2–4 years cataloging experience; knowledge of RDA, DCRM(B), LCSH, MARC; library systems; original cataloging; teamwork; ability to lift up to 15 lbs; foreign languages a plus.

Visitor Engagement Advocate

Part-time role averaging 24 hours/week; Thu-Mon with weekend emphasis; occasional evenings for events; English plus a second language preferred; pay $19.00–$20.39 hourly.

HVAC Maintenance Mechanic II

Six years of commercial/industrial HVAC/R experience; MA refrigerations license and MA driver’s license; ability to pass DOT physical; high school diploma plus refrigeration/heating certificate; strong BAS knowledge with Schneider StruxureWare and Johnson Controls Metasys;  acceptable with strong diagnostic skills and teamwork.

Walking Tour Guide

Temporary, part-time walking tour guides; 24-28 hours/week; Thursday–Monday tours; $19.00–$19.50/hour; training ~4 weeks; memorize scripts; manage tours, admissions, retail, and safety.

Walking Tour Guide Supervisor

1-3 years supervisory experience; strong speaking skills; interest in history/education; tour guiding/public speaking experience preferred; POS and CRM familiarity; First Aid certification a plus.

Director of Membership & Individual Giving

Minimum 7 years in membership/annual fund; experience with high net worth donors; museum fundraising leadership; strong communication, data management and strategy.

Associate Reference Librarian

Minimum three years of library reference experience; ALA-accredited degree or equivalent; familiarity with library platforms.

Membership & Annual Giving Specialist

Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 1-3 years nonprofit fundraising; strong communication; organization; Tessitura experience preferred.

Director of Major & Planned Giving

Director of Major and Planned Giving

Leads PEM’s major gifts and planned giving; manages a team; cultivates donors; reports to Chief Philanthropy Officer.

Individual Giving Officer

Bachelor’s degree; 5+ years philanthropy experience; proven gift closing; ability to identify, solicit, and steward high-net-worth donors; strong interpersonal, presentation, and collaboration skills; proficient with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.

Graphic Designer

Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years design experience; proficient in Mac and Adobe Creative Suite; strong typography, layout, and brand skills; portfolio required; familiarity with CMS, Figma; nonprofit/museum experience preferred.

Frances E. Malamy Research Fellowship

Research Fellowship

Research must be centered in the library’s archives and manuscripts collections. Requires in-library research for a minimum of eight weeks.

Volunteers needed to help maintain the Ropes Mansion Garden and other properties, requiring at least 4 hours per month for 3 months.

Title	Location	Date
Curatorial Research Assistant Part Time · $45K-$50K/yr · 1+ YOE Salem, Massachusetts, United States · Onsite	Salem, Massachusetts, United States Onsite	May 1, 2026
Security Operations Center Operator Temporary · $40K-$41K/yr · 2+ YOE Salem, Massachusetts, United States · Onsite	Salem, Massachusetts, United States Onsite	Apr 17, 2026
Volunteer - PEM Gardens Volunteer Salem, Massachusetts, United States · Onsite	Salem, Massachusetts, United States Onsite	Apr 11, 2026
Assistant Cataloging Librarian Full Time · $45K-$55K/yr · 2+ YOE Rowley, Massachusetts, United States · Onsite	Rowley, Massachusetts, United States Onsite	Apr 11, 2026
Visitor Engagement Advocate Part Time · $40K-$42K/yr Salem, Massachusetts, United States · Onsite	Salem, Massachusetts, United States Onsite	Apr 11, 2026
HVAC Maintenance Mechanic II Full Time · $67K-$84K/yr · 6+ YOE Salem, Massachusetts, United States · Onsite	Salem, Massachusetts, United States Onsite	Apr 11, 2026
Walking Tour Guide Temporary, Part Time, Seasonal · $40K-$41K/yr Salem, Massachusetts, United States · Onsite	Salem, Massachusetts, United States Onsite	Apr 11, 2026
Walking Tour Guide Supervisor Full Time, Temporary, Seasonal · $43K-$45K/yr · 1+ YOE Salem, Massachusetts, United States · Onsite	Salem, Massachusetts, United States Onsite	Apr 11, 2026
Director of Membership & Individual Giving Full Time · $110K-$120K · 7+ YOE Salem, Massachusetts, United States · Onsite	Salem, Massachusetts, United States Onsite	Apr 11, 2026
Associate Reference Librarian Full Time · $53K-$64K/yr · 3+ YOE Rowley, Massachusetts, United States · Onsite	Rowley, Massachusetts, United States Onsite	Apr 11, 2026
Membership & Annual Giving Specialist Full Time · $49K-$51K/yr · 1+ YOE Salem, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid	Salem, Massachusetts, United States Hybrid	Apr 11, 2026
Director of Major & Planned Giving Full Time · $120K-$135K · 7+ YOE Salem, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid	Salem, Massachusetts, United States Hybrid	Apr 11, 2026
Individual Giving Officer Full Time · $68K-$72K · 5+ YOE Salem, Massachusetts, United States · Onsite	Salem, Massachusetts, United States Onsite	Apr 11, 2026
Graphic Designer Full Time · $49K-$54K · 1+ YOE Salem, Massachusetts, United States · Onsite	Salem, Massachusetts, United States Onsite	Apr 11, 2026
Frances E. Malamy Research Fellowship Contract · $6K Salem, Massachusetts, United States · Onsite	Salem, Massachusetts, United States Onsite	Jun 26, 2025
Volunteer - PEM Gardens Volunteer Salem, Massachusetts, United States · Onsite	Salem, Massachusetts, United States Onsite	Mar 6, 2025

Activities	museum operationsart exhibitionscultural educationcollection stewardshiphistorical preservation
Headquarters	US
Industries	Museums and Cultural InstitutionsArts and Culture
Name	Peabody Essex Museum
Employees	259
Type	Non-Profit
Subsidiaries	Phillips LibraryRopes MansionYin Yu Tang
Tagline	Art and culture museum showcasing global history and creativity.
Founded	1,799
Website	pem.org

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