Archives Intern

From our home on Avery Island, Louisiana, McIlhenny Company produces TABASCO® Brand products, including the legendary TABASCO® Original Red Sauce. A household and restaurant staple around the world, TABASCO® Sauce is sold in more than 195 countries and territories and labeled in more than 36 languages and dialects.

About the role

Craving an exciting internship? We’re looking for an Archives Intern who is detail-oriented and has a passion for local history and culture. Create a competitive edge in the job market by working for a well-known global brand. Receive hands-on experience working in an Archive, maintaining Museum exhibits, and assisting the Historian & Curator with a variety of archival projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist the company Historian in cataloguing, preserving, and interpreting historical and archival data and artifacts for ease of retrieval
• Assist in gathering requested data or material for the company/family
• Assist the company Historian as required in presenting to visitors the history of the TABASCO® brand, the McIlhenny family and company, and Avery Island in general
• Assist the company Historian in maintaining exhibits in the TABASCO® Museum and the Visitors Center
• Perform administrative/clerical functions, i.e., proofread/edit various short documents prepared by the Archives
• Complete other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Currently attending college and pursuing a major or minor in History
• Be able to work 10–20 hours a week
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail

Qualifications

• Be a Junior or Senior History major
• Be pursuing a graduate or post baccalaureate degree in History

Pay

$15/hour

Schedule

Part-time (10–20 hours/week)