The primary objective of this company is to create products that meet the highest standards of quality at every stage of their implementation. As a web consultancy firm, this company caters to Italian companies looking to broaden their reach and position online through Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Interns in marketing and PR with work to source new clients, whereas those with technical web based SEO skills will have a hand in particular SEO projects. Tech savvy applicants will find this placement to be fast paced and rewarding, obtaining a greater understanding of web marketing and international SEO.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a degree in marketing or business, good writing skills and good knowledge of Google and SEO. Basic italian language skills are required.

This marketing firm has been helping their clients expand and promote their business opportunities through customized and dynamic marketing and PR solutions. Focussing 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 advanced Italian to interact effectively with clients, and an academic background in marketing, PR, and 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 companys portfolio of clients in a variety of fields including marketing, management consultation, graphic/new media design and related administrative support.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a background in marketing and sport. Beginners italian language , ready 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 have a degree in architecture, be well versed in architectural software, and possess Italian language skills.

In 2001, this architecture firm and design company was founded. In the last ten years, they have won many important contracts with local public entities in Florence and the surrounding area by focusing 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 when its founder decided to make a profession of love. 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. An intern with a background in art, galleries, and management will find a diverse and engaging role with this placement, with tasks ranging from day to day gallery management to event planning for unique events. This placement is a great way to immerse oneself in the Italian art scene.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a degree in art, museums, or gallery management. Good computer and PR skills are a must. A positive and outgoing person with intermediate italian language skills will find success in this role.

This gallery, located in the heart of Florence and on the banks of the Arno, is not only one of the most famous Florentine exhibition spaces, but also a reference point for artists and collectors. For over thirty years, the gallery has maintained a respected presence in the domestic and international exhibition circuit. The important collection of historical masters, the intense promotional activity dedicated to selected artists, and numerous exhibition reviews, even externally, making use of the collaboration (for the choices and catalogs) of the major art critics and scholars; 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 perpective on the Florentine art world.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a degree in art, museums, or gallery management. Good computer and PR skills are a must. A positive and outgoing person with intermediate italian language skills will find success in this role.

A business consulting firm focussing on marketing and communication logistics needs a business intern to assist in their current projects. The firm helps their clients make decisions and implement marketing and communication plans. They work through a process of consulting, training, coaching, mentoring and the provision of services. Interns will get to explore all of these various fields, gaining perpective on their business courses and getting to implement their skills in a real world environment.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a degree in marketing or business, good knowlodge of MS Office. Basic italian language proficiency is required. Greater proficiency will lead to greater responsibility.

This cute bistro is well known for their fish dishes. Created in 2010 the restaurant's d‚cor and 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: Advanced class standing from a strong culinary program, a 3.0 GPA and a very serious work ethic is required. Intermediate Italian skills are required to keep up with the head chef!

This group of restaurants is composed of different types of cuisine and settings: A room for a light lunch with the best meats and cheeses of Tuscany; In the heart of Florence, a restaurant serving 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. Basic italian language is required to excel.

This restaurant offers a rich and varied menu made up of appetizers, first courses, second courses, side dishes, pizza and cake Tuscania and Italian. 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 speak intermediate to advanced Italian and have ample culinary coursework and experience.

The diverse expertise of this event management company has created a truly unique atmosphere of Global Experiences interns. The key pillars for this firm are to: create relationships between people, establish synergy and empathy, and create a special event for their client. Events range from corporate meetings to weddings to lavish parties, and interns will have a hand in planning, marketing, and managing. The diversity of events allows for a diverse event planning role.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a passion for event planning or PR, good italian language level and good competencies with MS Office and social media tools.

The 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. Advanced Italian is required to work with clients, and knowledge of MS Office is important.

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

Ideal Candidate: Beginner Italian speakers will qualify for this placement. Marketing or event planning students with an interest in entertainement marketing are encouraged to apply.

The company is distinguished as an agency with the ability to understand the needs of clients and execute those needs with professionalism and experience: 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 needs and, above all, paying 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.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a sufficient italian language proficiency. Previous event planning coursework and work experience will lead to greater responsibility.

Established in 1979, the company is a leading specialist in the organisation of national and international events. These include congresses, product launches, events, conventions, training and refresher courses, trade fairs and meetings for corporations and associations, all handled with professionalism using dedicated skills and best practices. 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 a degree in marketing or business and skills in PR and event planning. Good italian language proficiency is required.

This company offers a new, forward thinking and higly 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 higly motivated team who are specialists in fashion and deal mostly designer wear. Interns will get to explore the marketing a business development sides of the business, working with international clients and assisting the marketing team.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a passion for fashion and for business, a degree in marketing or business, and basic italian language skills.

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 from experience working with the major important italian fashion brands: Fendi, Ferragamo, Gucci, Benetton, Calzedonia, barbie baby , monnalisa etc. Her experience and strong personality give to the interns the possibility have a once in a lifetime fashion experience. Styling interns with the ability to handle pressure and new challenges will exceed in this great role.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a passion for fashion styling, be proactive, fast in completing tasks, excude confidence, and have the initiative to make the most of the opportunity. Intermediate Italian is required for this intimate role.

This company is recognized for it?s timeless and elegant menswear. For over two decades the firm has made innovative steps to becoming a leader in the industry. The company impeccably crafts the ?total look? for the everyday man. The brand is being highly sought after and has seen growth beyond it?s imagination, emerging in over 40 countries including China, England, India, Mexico, Russia, and the US. Interns in a design capacity will get to work with design team and expand their skills in menswear. Marketing or business interns will obtain a diverse experience, assisting 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. Intermediate Italian is required for both.

This showroom is a collective representation of varied companies operated by long time 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.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have an academic background in fashion business/marketing and will be capable of handling multiple tasks at once. Beginner to intermediate speakers are acceptable, but those with stronger language will interact with more clients.

This intimate environment offers an internship for interns that have experience in sewing, draping and design. Interns work in a workshop in the centre 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 cutting. Only basic Italian is required for this placement

Good cut and excellent wearability are the strengths of this renowned fashion designer, born in Milan and now based in Florence. The designer has chosen Florence to give free rein to his creativity and has found a perfect match with his versatile style, perfectly balanced between the new trends of fashion and luxury without an idea of theatricality. From ready-to-wear dress exclusively, to the classic wedding dress, interns in this company will get to assist the lead designer in the creation and completion of pieces. Previous interns have had their pieces featured, and the one-on-one mentorship allows designers to learn from a real Italian designer.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have competencies in draping, sawing, cutting, designing. Basic Italian is required.

The United States has acknowledged this designer's creative talent, awarding him the ?2004 Designer of the Year Award?. Vibrant colors and wild designs make this design placement one for an intern who breaks the mold. The selected intern will work with the design team on current projects, improving their skills and learning new techniques. This is an Italian fashion design placement that will help those with vision get to where they are looking to go.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have good skills in design, saw, cut and draping, in women's wear. Intermediate Language proficiency is required.

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 fabrics to leather, from new to antique or vintage. For an accessories designer, this is a unique and exciting opportunity.

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, as far away as Japan. Interns lucky enough to be accepted to this exclusive placement will assist in the tailoring of custom made bridal wear, and gain skills for the experienced design team.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have , skills and competencies in sawing, designing, drapiang with important and delicate fabrics. Basic itlaina language skills

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 significantily in a short period of time and went public in 1994. It has since obtained license for other important brands, and they're garments are sold all over the world. Fashion design interns with an interest in lingerie, underwear and beachware will be able to gain in intimate glimpse and improve their skills with one of Italy's primary producers.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have good skills in design, saw, cut and draping, in women's wear. Intermediate Language proficiency is required.

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 created 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, preferable with leather. Marketers should have marketing or fashion business coursework. Only basic Italian is required.

This company works 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 retains the elegance and charm of classic Italian fahion. They are looking for a design intern to assist in the creation of pieces for specific collections. This is an intimate environment that will allow the intern to expand their skillset to include true pret a porter.

Ideal Candidate: The intern should have skills in sewing, draping, design, and cutting. Moderate to advanced Italian proficiency is required for design. Beginners may be eligible for a marketing or merchandising role with the firm.

This fashion photography studio has some of the most prestigious modeling sessions in all of Italy. The principal photographer there is internationally known for his artistic vision and creativity in the areas of fashion and beauty related 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 doesnt 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 basic italian language skills, good competencies in photography and knowledge of photo editing software.

This great company is a travel agency that specializes in organizing days trips, weekends away and fall & spring break trips for study abroad students in Florence. This company has 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.

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!

The history of Florence has passed through this great hotel. The 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. The hotel offers all the modern amenities to guarantee a comfortable stay in Florence. Interns with this placement will recieve training on the Italian hospitality industry and will gain experience in both front of the house and back of the house duties. The more language proficienies 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 company was founded by 2 young architects and their wives, and specializes in modern and contemporary architecture and interior design. Working in both commercial and residential space, interior design interns will get to work on concrete projects and have a hand in the final completion of various initiatives.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will hold a degree in architecture or interior design. Good italian language skills and good knolowdge of architecture and interior design computer programs are required.

This newspaper is an on-line and paper magazine in Florence. Written in English, it is an important informational resource to assist tourists and English-speaking inhabitants of the city. Participants in their internship program will have the opportunity to write stories and take photos that will be published with by-line credit. This is a phenomenal opportunity to work professionally with Florentine press offices and develop close professional relationships with the local community. The internship is ideal for those exploring the fields of Journalism, Photojournalism, Film-Making, Art History, Theatre and Cinema. This internship has a flex time component to it. A large portion of the job is self-directed work covering events /exhibits in the field, and then writing them up. The remaining time is spent with office supervisors and other interns on the reporting team.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be: Sophomore class standing with a background in journalism (arts, feature, news) and/or photography. Basic Italian language skills are also required.

The practice was founded by three lawyers specializing in commercial law, family, private and prosecution. Interns in this small firm will work closely with the partners and will obtain an intimate glimpse into Italian law. Varied cases will allow interns to diversify their prespective and first hand experience.

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

This organisation that has grown out of a network of professionals with specific and in-depth experience in many different "Areas of Practice". Their main goal was to create a professional partnership structure spread across a number of different offices and practices capable of offering a customised response to the increasingly sophisticated legal requirements of their clients. The structure has been designed to reflect those areas of law that are of greatest importance for business, with an emphasis on international and Italian trade and commerce in particular.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be able to speak italian, to understand french or english, be graduate in law and have background in international and italian national law.

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. 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 sociology, psychology, or child care. No italian language skills are required.

This web 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 responsiblities 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.