Archives Intern

Location: Avery Island, LA (on-site)

Craving an exciting internship? LIGHT IT UP! We’re looking for an Archives Intern who is detail-oriented and has a passion for local history and culture. If you’re eager for a delicious internship and want to become an Archives Intern for McIlhenny Company, makers of TABASCO® Brand Products, then, we want to hear from you!

In this role, you’ll do things like: 

• 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

Must-haves to apply: 

• 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

What will give you an edge:

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

Other great stuff about this role: 

• 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 Historian & Curator with a variety of archival projects.

Pay:  $15.00/hour

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.

With more than 150 years of pepper expertise, our family-owned and operated company is constantly experimenting with new flavors and products to carry on our legacy of exciting the world’s most popular food and drinks. To learn more about how we #LightThingsUp please visit us at www.Tabasco.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

To be considered for the position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job ad.

Equal Opportunity Employer