Development Events Intern

Please note that this specific internship is only for Endicott College students and will begin in the Fall of 2026

Attention Endicott College hospitality students, join the Development team as an events intern. Assist the Director of Donor Engagement and Events in the successful planning, organizing and execution of cultivation, stewardship and fundraising events, including the annual Gala; assist with events planned by the Museum Director's office, Curatorial, and Marketing departments. The intern also helps coordinate mailings for invitations, appeals, gift acknowledgments, and follow-up letters;

prepares, proofreads and edits correspondence; tracks event RSVPs, guest lists and seating assignments and assists with other data entry activities in the development database and provides additional support for some weekend and evening events. This is a great opportunity to learn about audio visual, photography and print material requests for events and work with the Director of Donor Engagement and Events on select aspects of planning for events such as PEM's annual Gala.

• Eligibility is limited to currently enrolled Endicott College students.
• Computer skills (especially Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard office programs).
• Knowledge of Event Pro and Tessitura software a plus.
• Excellent telephone, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Previous administrative or office support experience required, development and/or event planning desirable.
• The intern should have the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize and take individual initiative; and be personable, high energy, flexible and team-oriented.
• The intern should also have excellent communications skills and will work with donors, volunteers and external event vendors for Development Fundraising events and Gala.

The position is located in Salem, MA and requires reliable transportation;
Salem is conveniently served by the MBTA Commuter Rail on the Newburyport/Rockport Line.

The fall intern will participate in the internship program that runs from September 10, 2026, to December 14, 2026, or an agreed-upon end date with the hiring manager. There is a mandatory in-person orientation on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Interns are also required to participate in professional development sessions, held on Thursdays through December 3rd.

Please note that session times are subject to change, and some sessions may be conducted in a hybrid format.

This internship provides a $4,000 stipend and requires the completion of 360-480 hours, aligning with the requirements of the senior Endicott College internship, and is open to Endicott College students completing their final internship only. These hours include the professional development programs outlined above and translate to approximately 28-32 hours per week on-site, excluding Thanksgiving week.