As a web consultancy firm, this company caters to Italian companies looking to broaden their reach and position online through search engine optimization (SEO). They are seeking interns in marketing/PR to assist in obtaining new clients as well as write articles about student life in Florence with accompanying videos and photos. Tech-savvy applicants will find this placement to be fast paced and rewarding and will leave with a greater understanding of web marketing and international SEO.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a degree in marketing or business, strong writing skills and knowledge of Google and SEOs.

This marketing firm has been helping their clients expand and promote their business opportunities through customized and dynamic marketing and PR solutions. Focusing on new media and non-traditional marketing channels, interns in this firm will gain experience in the new frontier of marketing efforts assisting in varied projects for a wide variety of companies.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have an academic background in marketing, PR, or business.

This company is a dynamic marketing and communications consultancy with unparalleled international expertise in sailing. As a full service marketing agency that is dedicated to sailing, they understand what it takes to develop and implement successful integrated campaigns and initiatives in this specialized sport. The selected intern(s) will work with the company's portfolio of clients in a variety of fields including: marketing, management consultation, graphic design, and related administrative support.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a background in marketing or sports marketing and will be eager to learn.

This architectural studio based in Florence specializes in external historical restoration, and is looking for architectural students to collaborate with their team on current projects. Interns will gain practical experience working on architectural projects submitted for competition.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal intern will be a upper level student or graduate of an architecture program. An interest and/or background in historical restoration is preferred.

Founded in 2001 this architecture and design firm has won many important contracts with local public entities in Florence and the surrounding areas. Their focus is on strong urban & landscape design. However, they also work with private customers, developing properties and designing buildings of every dimension. Interns in their design studio will be given specific projects. The intern will work with a mentor and follow specific instructions for completion, hitting deadlines and maintaining the overall quality of work and attention to detail.

Ideal Candidate: Interns should be graduates of strong architecture programs, although seniors who are close to graduation will be considered. Thorough knowledge of the metric system and architectural CAD (Computer Aided Design) Systems is required. Basic Italian is necessary to communicate with team tutors and colleagues.

This art gallery and cultural hub was founded in 1956. Since the beginning the gallery has been a space for modern and contemporary art, specializing in painting and graphic copyright by international and local Florentine artists.This placement is a great way to immerse oneself in the Italian art scene. Tasks during the internship placement may include assisting with the creation, promotion, and implementation of exhibitions, planning and organizing special events, utilizing public relations and computer skills, researching and writing relevant art articles, helping with inventory and cataloging works and communicating with artists and clients. Other tasks will include daily administrative and management assistance to assist staff and continuing operations of the establishment.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a degree in art, museums, or gallery management.

For over thirty years, this gallery has maintained a respected presence in the domestic and international exhibition circuit. The important collection of historical masters and numerous exhibition reviews make this gallery a place where art and passion fruitfully meet the market. Interns will be immersed in the gallery in many aspects, obtaining an intimate glimpse and unique perspective on the Florentine art world.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a degree in art, museums, or gallery management. Strong computer and PR skills are a must to excel in this internship placement.

This business consulting firm focuses on logistics to help their clients make effective decisions and implement communications and marketing plans. Their strategy consists of consulting, training, mentoring, and the provision of services. Interns will explore various fields of business with an Italian perspective through practical real world experience.

Ideal Candidate: Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and marketing or business background.

This bistro is well known for their fish dishes. Created in 2010 the restaurant's style is very modern while their cuisine is creative and fantastic. The interns will be guided in their duties by their master chef and tutor. Successful interns here will graduate as chefs themselves.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal intern will have advanced class standing from a strong culinary program, a 3.0 GPA and a very serious work ethic is required.

Located in the heart of Florence, this restaurant serves typical regional south Tuscan recipes. Interns in this culinary placement will get to learn from Florentine chefs and expand their portfolio with traditional Italian fare.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have extensive culinary coursework and experience.

This restaurant offers a rich and varied menu made up of Tuscan and Italian fare with a particular emphasis is devoted to Calabrian cuisine. The highly trained staff is looking to take an enthusiastic culinary student or graduate under their wing.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have ample culinary coursework and experience.

This event management company has created a truly unique atmosphere for interns. The key pillars of this firm are to create relationships between people, establish synergy and empathy, and create special events for their clients. Events range from corporate meetings to weddings. Interns will have a hand in planning, marketing, and managing of events.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a passion for event planning or PR and must be proficient with MS Office and social media tools.

This company was founded by the belief that intuition and emotion are integral parts of a winning idea. They work with clients to make their dreams a reality. From weddings to corporate events, interns at this company will have a diverse mix of responsibilities, and will gain a vast amount of insight into the Florentine event scene. Interns will get to work on projects and see them through to completion.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a degree in event planning or past experiences in that area.

This company was founded in the late sixties in Florence with only one mission: to create memorable events! Thanks to numerous years of experience in the field of entertainment and show business, the agency is a dynamic structure specializing in the creative conception and operational management of events. Interns working at this company will get to help arrange a variety of events, and perform an assortment of tasks from marketing to client relations.

Ideal Candidate: Ideal candidate will be a marketing or event planning students with an interest in entertainment marketing.

This event planning firm understands the needs of their clients and has years of experience in the industry, enabling them to deliver the desired event in a professional manner. Whether it's a simple business lunch for a few people or a gala dinner for hundreds of guests, every detail is determined beforehand, customized to fit the client's vision and given the utmost attention to quality. The intern in this placement will work with a multilingual team in both the front and back office and contribute to the planning and implementation of various events. The intern will be excepted to attend all meetings to gain an understanding of problem solving and liaising with clients and vendors.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have previous event planning coursework and work experience

Established in 1979, this company is a leading specialist in the organization of national and international events.These events include product launches, events, conventions, trade fairs, and meetings for corporations and associations. Interns in this role will work on a wide variety of events and gain a great perspective on both personal and corporate events.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have coursework or experience in business or event planning with skills in PR and event planning.

This company offers a new, forward thinking and highly professional service for buyers from abroad who are looking to import apparel from Italy or develop a private label. The firm is run by a young and highly motivated team who are specialists in fashion and deal mostly with designer wear. Interns will get to explore the business development side of the fashion business, attend meetings, select merchandise for presenting collections, work with international clients, and assist the marketing team.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a passion for fashion with a degree in marketing or business. Beginner Italian speakers are acceptable.

This amazing placement is with one of the most important fashion stylists in Italy. She lives in Florence, but works all over the country. She built her own brand after gaining experience working with the major fashion brands like Fendi, Ferragamo, Gucci, Benetton, and Calzedonia . Her experience and strong personality give the interns a once in a lifetime fashion experience.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a passion for fashion styling, be proactive, exude confidence, and have the initiative to make the most of this opportunity. Styling interns with the ability to handle pressure and new challenges will exceed in this great role.

This company is recognized for its timeless and elegant menswear. For over two decades the firm has made innovative steps in becoming a leader in the industry. The brand is highly sought after and has seen growth beyond its imagination, emerging in over 40 countries including China, England, and the US. Interns in this placement will get a diverse experience in the fashion industry and assist in various parts of the business.

Ideal Candidate: For fashion design the intern should have skills in sewing, draping, design, and cutting. Business or marketing interns should have applicable coursework or experience.

This showroom is a collective representation of many labels operated by Italian fashion companies. The organization has worked with many firms in the fashion industry and the most dynamic and reliable retailers in Tuscany. Interns in this placement will get a comprehensive business experience in a fast paced showroom. Typical intern tasks include working within the showroom, presenting collections and organizing orders for clients (those with more language skills will be able to interact more with clients), assisting with merchandise control, attending meetings with clientele, unpacking and pricing of new collections, and visual merchandising for clothes and accessories organized in the showroom.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have an academic background in fashion business/marketing and will be capable of handling multiple tasks at once.

This intimate environment offers an internship for students that have experience in sewing, draping and design. Interns work in a workshop in the center of Florence where they are able to learn directly from designers on dress projects of high quality and high elegance.

Ideal Candidate: The intern should have skills in sewing, draping, design, and pattern cutting.

This renowned fashion designer was born in Milan, but now creates beautifully cut pieces in Florence. The intern(s) in this company will work directly with lead designers in the creation and completion of ready-to-wear dresses to classic wedding gowns. Previous interns in this internship have been given one-on-one attention from designers and have had their pieces featured.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have competencies in draping, sewing, cutting, and designing.

This Italian designer uses vibrant colors and wild designs to earn him multiple awards including Designer of the Year in 2004. This design placement is one for an intern who breaks the mold. The selected intern will work with the design team on current projects and will improve their skills and learn new techniques

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be a graduate or higher level student skilled in design, sewing, cutting and draping.

Italian hand bags are known worldwide for their combination of artistry and craftsmanship, and this designer's bags are creative products of top quality. Interns here will assist the designer in all aspects of design and production using materials from vintage fabrics to leather.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of fashion coursework, a strong fashion background with interest in accessories, and previous experience working with leather is preferred.

For sixty years this design company has been creating elegant and modern wedding gowns, always one step ahead of the fashion of the moment. Their single-brand boutique and their showroom are both situated in Via Maggio, in the heart of the old city center of Florence. Their creations can also be found in many of the most select and exclusive boutiques in Italy and in the most important markets abroad. Interns lucky enough to be accepted to this exclusive placement will assist in the tailoring of custom made bridal wear, and gain skills working with the experienced design team.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have skills and competencies in sewing, designing, draping with important and delicate fabrics.

This company was founded in 1989 as a licensee company of the brand Dolce and Gabbana for the production and distribution of underwear and beachwear lines. The company expanded significantly in a short period of time and went public in 1994. It has since obtained licenses for other important brands, and their garments are sold all over the world. Fashion design interns with an interest in lingerie, underwear, and beachwear will be able to gain an intimate glimpse and improve their skills with one of Italy's primary producers.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have strong skills in designing, sewing, cutting and draping in women's wear.

A visionary jacket designer founded this company in 1997. The jackets and clothing made here are all produced in fine leather satisfying the high demand by "Made in Italy" enthusiasts. An internship with this experienced team could be in either marketing or in fashion design. Designers will assist the design team in creating high quality leather goods, while marketing interns will work on expanding the client base and developing new marketing techniques.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal design intern should have skills in sewing, draping, design, and cutting, preferably with leather. Those interested in the marketing efforts should have a background in marketing or fashion business coursework.

This company has worked in the field of pret-a-porter for many years and trades with Europe, Asia and the United States. Their creations are aimed at a young and dynamic crowd that embodies the elegance and charm of classic Italian fashion. They are looking for a design intern to assist in the creation of pieces for specific collections.

Ideal Candidate: The intern should have skills in sewing, draping, design, and pattern cutting.

This fashion photography studio hosts some of the most prestigious modeling sessions in Italy. The principal photographer there is internationally known for his artistic vision and creativity, specializing in the areas of fashion and beauty related to product promotion. The intern will assist both the photographer and fashion stylist in preparation for the shooting of various advertising campaigns. This is an unparalleled internship opportunity for a student with career ambitions of being a fashion or ad agency photographer. REQUIREMENTS: Because the photographer doesn't speak English, moderate Italian language skills are required. Students hoping for this competitive placement should take at least one semester of Italian prior to the internship. A strong combination of photographic and computer skills are also required. Talent in digital re-touching a plus!

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio and knowledge of photo editing software.

This travel agency specializes in organizing days trips, weekends away, and fall & spring break trips for study abroad students in Florence. They have been working with students for a decade organizing events and travel. Interns at this fun placement will market and promote programs, organize trips, and actually get to travel on the trips themselves to document! Previous interns have gotten to see Italy and write about their experience as part of their job. Those with marketing, PR, or a journalism background will flourish in this English speaking company. Students working here will gain experience in marketing, sales, event planning, business administration, and customer service.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a degree in marketing, PR, journalism, or tourism, and be outgoing and cheerful. No Italian language skills are required!

This historic hotel greets its guests in true Florentine fashion and accompanies them throughout their stay. The elegant decor blends discreetly with modern comforts, harmoniously merging the past and the future. Business and Hospitality interns will be able to work in the various sides of the hotel, from reception to the marketing department. Those interns with multiple language proficiencies will be able to work with clients, while those with Italian will be able to gain insight and perspective on how a historic hotel in downtown Florence is run.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a degree in hospitality management, marketing, or business. Intermediate Italian is required, and other language proficiencies (French, Spanish) are ideal.

This hotel is found right in the heart of Florence in the perfect position to reach the convention center, business area and many sightseeing attractions. This hotel offers all the modern amenities to guarantee a comfortable stay in Florence. Interns with this placement will receive training in the Italian hospitality industry and will gain experience in both front of the house and back of the house duties. The more language proficiencies one has, the more diverse the role will be.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a degree in hospitality management, marketing, or business. Must be conversationally fluent in Italian. Other language proficiencies (French, Spanish) are ideal.

This family firm specializes in modern and contemporary architecture and interior design. Working with both commercial and residential spaces, interns will gain experience working on real, concrete projects coming through the office and have a hand in their final completion. Interns will work with AutoCAD and design and build floor plans in 3D.

Ideal Candidate: Architecture and interior design students are encouraged to apply. A proficiency in AutoCAD and other prominent software programs is required.

This newspaper is an online and paper magazine in Florence. Written in English, it is an important informational resource to assist tourists and English-speaking inhabitants of the city. Interns will have the opportunity to write stories and take photos that will be published with byline credit. This is a phenomenal opportunity to work professionally with Florentine press offices and develop close professional relationships with the local community. A large portion of the job is self-directed work covering events and exhibits in the field and then writing reviews. The remaining time is spent with office supervisors and other interns on the reporting team, editing and checking over advertisements/articles, brainstorming story ideas and planning upcoming issues.

Ideal Candidate: The internship is ideal for those exploring the fields of Journalism, Photojournalism, Film-Making, Art History, Theater, and Cinema. Sophomore class standing with a background in journalism (arts, feature, news) and/or photography.

This practice was founded by three lawyers specializing in commercial, family and private law. Interns in this small firm will work closely with the partners and be exposed to a variety of cases that will give them an intimate glimpse into Italian law.

Ideal Candidate: Law students with intermediate to advanced Italian skills are ideal.

This organization has grown out of a network of professionals with experience in many different areas of practice. Their main goal is to create a professional partnership structure spread across a number of different offices and practices capable of offering a customized response to the increasingly sophisticated legal requirements of their clients. Many of their cases have an emphasis on international and Italian trade. Internship tasks include legal research, translation and attendance during client meetings.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be a law student with interest and experience in international law. Interns with language skills in Italian, French and English are preferred.

This childcare center believes that a child learns best in a relaxed and accepting atmosphere where fun is the medium through which English skills are developed. Through music, art, language, and laughter, children are able to develop to their full potential. An intern in this placement will gain experience working with children, teaching English, and gaining an understanding of how an innovative childcare center is run.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a prior experience in child care or coursework in either sociology, psychology, or child care. No Italian language skills are required.

This communications agency provides web platforms and consulting for their clients. They work in everything from web based games to websites to advanced back-end systems for companies. Web Design interns will be able to gain experience on diverse projects for clients, and responsibilities will be based on the intern's areas of expertise. Those with Web development, java, C++, and other programming skills will find a challenging and rewarding experience with this firm.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a degree in web design and good knowledge of computer programming. Basic Italian language skills are required. A 3.1 GPA, junior class standing, and a strong web design background. A work portfolio may be required at time of placement.