Job Opening Title:
Archival Intern
Name of Employer:
Polar Beverages
Job Site Location (City AND State):
Worcester, MA
Application Deadline:
12/05/2025
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Associates
Years of experience required:
2
Salary Range:
$20 per hour
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply:
Role Overview
The Archival Intern will evaluate Polar’s historical materials and design a complete archival program. The archive includes press clippings, bottles, packaging, and advertising assets representing more than 139 years of company heritage. The intern will propose and manage a budget to modernize and organize the full archival system.
Internship Details
• Paid, part-time, approximately 6 weeks
• Flexible scheduling
• Onsite in Worcester MA
• Opportunity to build an archival program from the ground up
Responsibilities
• Develop archival program and materials budget
• Process, rehouse, and digitize physical assets
• Inventory and organize archival materials
• Create directories and database structure
• Prepare items for long-term storage
• Recommend ongoing archival workflows and storage solutions
• Produce documentation for acquisitions, access, and collections policy
Qualifications
• Independent and self-motivated
• Comfortable working with minimal supervision
• Strong organization and follow-through
• Creative problem solving and curiosity
About Polar Beverages
Polar Beverages is the largest independent beverage company in the United States and the maker of premium sparkling beverages including Polar Seltzer, Mixers, heritage sodas, and Polar Orange Dry. Founded in Worcester in 1882 by Denis “Boss” Crowley, the company has grown into a multi-generation family business. Today, Polar Beverages continues to lead and innovate within the sparkling water category.
Archives Gig 