Summary

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

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.

Key Details

Salary: $15/hour

Schedule: PT (10–20 hours/week)

Deadline: ASAP (Posted August 4, 2026)

Eligibility

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

About

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.

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