<p>The Chubb Archives acquires, preserves, and makes available to employees the permanent and historical records of the Chubb companies, dating to 1792. The Archives seeks a part-time Intern to assist with professional and para-professional duties in the fall season (10-15 weeks). Hours per week are flexible depending on the candidate's schedule and school requirements (if any), but are anticipated to be between 8-15 hours per week.</p> <p>This internship is best suited for a graduate or undergraduate student interested in a career in public history (archives, museums, special libraries, etc.). The experience can be tailored somewhat to the successful applicant's education, skills, and interests, but could involve these duties:</p> <ul> <li>Support preparations to move collections to new storage facilities, including inventorying, rehousing, labeling, and improving database descriptions </li><li>Assist with the digital preservation of Chubb's permanent "born-digital" records: survey a corporate intranet and digital asset management system for content of enduring historical value (text, images, or video) and collect when appropriate; process (arrange/describe) incoming permanent files for internal preservation and access; identify and test tools that can improve our processes around such areas as acquisition, fixity, file formats, or metadata </li><li>Process incoming paper business records or three-dimensional corporate memorabilia </li><li>Digitize news releases, corporate governance records, or other prioritized content </li><li>Index historic insurance policy certificates (dating to 19th century) or company magazines/newsletters </li><li>Help Archives staff with responding to internal requests, conducting research in our collections, and telling company history through internal blog posts, tours, exhibits, or other special projects as may arise </li></ul>