History Archives Intern

The History Archivist will be responsible for organizing, preserving, cataloging, and sharing Jockey’s 140+ year artifacts in our in-house archive.  This role will also be responsible for sharing our exciting history with the organization to stimulate ideas and immerse Jockey employees in our storied brand.   

JOB SCOPE:

• Assist with the preservation, research, and cataloging of Jockey’s artifact and document collections.
• Catalog and inventory collections; maintain in computer archives/databases.
• Provide enhancements of archival/collections metadata and digitization.
• Assist with archive requests from various corporate departments (i.e., preparation of historical content for social media channels, etc.).
• Create and maintain artifact tracking to facilitate check in/out of artifacts from the collection.
• Interview associates to gather and document information for the most recent 20 years of Jockey history.
• Facilitate the authentication and appraisal of historical documents and archival materials.
• Assist in creating guidelines concerning handling/access of materials.

Candidate Qualifications: 

• Current student pursuing a degree in history, art history, anthropology, or museum studies.
• Able to work 12-15 hours during the school year, with the possibility of expanded hours during school breaks.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Strong research and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and work well with minimum supervision.

Jockey International, Inc., and its subsidiaries, provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.  We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at human_resource@jockey.com, call us at 262-658-8111, or send a facsimile request to 262-653-3014.