What are the responsibilities and job description for the Native American Curatorial Long-Term Fellow position at Peabody Essex Museum Inc?
PEM is pleased to announce a curatorial fellowship for 2026-2028, generously funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This 12-to-24-month fellowship, starting in early January 2026, offers comprehensive curatorial training and professional development. The fellow will advance scholarly research for PEM's exhibitions and collections, while supporting museum projects while joining PEM's Curatorial department, with duties similar to an assistant curator. This role will support the Stewart W. and Elizabeth F. Pratt Curator of Native American and Oceanic Art and Culture, assisting with exhibition research, planning, and implementation. The fellow will also aid in publications, interpretive materials, and collection-related initiatives. Responsibilities may further include acquisition proposals and other curatorial tasks as needed. The fellow will collaborate with various PEM departments, including Curatorial, Exhibition Planning, Registration, Collection Services, and Learning & Community Engagement.