Corporate Archives Fall 2026 Internship

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Chubb Archives acquires, preserves, and makes available to employees the permanent and historical records of the Chubb companies, dating to 1792.

The Archives team 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 and 15 hours per week.

Opportunity to extend internship into Spring 2027 may be possible.

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:


* 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


* Process or reprocess paper business records or three-dimensional corporate memorabilia


* Index historic insurance policy certificates, letterbooks, or company magazines/newsletters


* Digitize corporate governance records, advertising, or other prioritized content


* Support collection management projects such as re-foldering/rehousing or improving database descriptions


* 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

QUALIFICATIONS



* Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in history, public history, archival studies, library and information science, museum studies, humanities, or a related field.

Recent graduates of undergraduate programs will also be considered.


* Have an interest in archives, public history, and/or the history of organizations.


* Experience in a corporate setting is preferred.

Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Excel, Word, and Access.


* Strong customer service ethic.

Detail and task oriented.

Able to work independently.

Effective written and interpersonal communication skills.

ABOUT US

Chubb is a world leader in insurance.

With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients.

The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.

At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity ...