Prerequisites: Public Communications and Management majors, limited availability
Apartments Florence
Company Description: Apartments Florence was founded in 2007 by Lorenzo Fagnoni with his wife Ana and friend Niccolò Degli Alessandri. Today they manage more than 350 properties in the heart of Florence.
Job Description: Interns will assist in digital marketing activities
Tasks:
- Assist in social media marketing
- Produce and edit promotional videos
- Create descriptions of the properties
Required Skills:
- English, no Italian required
Cellai Hotel
Company Description: Hotel Cellai is located in the heart of the historic center of Florence, surrounded by monuments, churches and buildings of extraordinary beauty. All the most interesting and evocative city sites are within a short walking distance, passing through little streets full of charm and mystery. The rooms of Hotel Cellai are extremely comfortable, equipped with warm and precious materials and personalized with authentic antiques expertly chosen one by one in the many markets of Tuscany.
This passion for detail contributes to the intimate, tranquil atmosphere which transforms each room into a pleasant refuge within the bustling city of Florence, in a place where guests can relax after a day spent touring and admiring the many beautiful artistic and architectural sites in the city which cradled the Renaissance.
Job Description: Interns will assist in hospitality management.
Tasks:
- Manage bookings
- Provide exemplary customer service
- Assist guests in restaurant/taxi/museum bookings and directions
- Handle customer concerns/complaints
- Provide expert tourism advice
Required Skills:
- English, some Italian
Curious Appetite
Company Description: Curious Appetite Travel is a small company providing in-depth cultural food & drink experiences created by Coral Sisk the author of Curious Appetite, a food blog which started in 2010. Besides being passionate about all things Italy, Coral holds a B.A. Degree in Italian Studies from the University of Washington (Seattle, USA) with a strong background in food and wine, included being a certified Italian Sommelier via FISAR Firenze. Coral developed these tours to bridge the gap between curious travelers, fantastic food, quality drink and international culture.
Job Description: Interns will assist in the areas of communications, PR and social media management.
Tasks:
- Write and/or edit blog posts
- Communicate and coordinate with partner food establishments
- Community outreach for establishing new partner companies
- Assist in planning and organizing food tours
- Create social media content and promotional strategies
Required Skills:
- English, no Italian required
- Communications and marketing majors preferred
D4RE
Company Description: D4RE is the first Italian transaction management platform for commercial real estate. D4RE organizes the buying, selling and leasing of commercial office, retail and industrial spaces in Milan and Rome.
Job Description: Interns will assist in company branding, promotion, administrative and digital marketing activities. This is an online internship only.
Tasks:
- Assist in social media marketing
- Produce and edit promotional content and strategies
- Create descriptions of the properties
- Shadow and assist agents in property showings
- Respond to client emails and assist with administrative work
Required Skills:
- English, some Italian preferred
Genius Events
Company Description: Genius Eventi is an event production agency based in Florence but working all over Italy and abroad. Our team offers knowledge, experience and passion. We aim to help our clients plan the event they always dreamed of, be it a private party, a wedding, a fashion show, a birthday party, an anniversary, a corporate event, a store opening, a product presentation…and anything else you can think of.
Job Description: Interns will work in marketing and branding as well as assisting staff with event planning tasks.
Tasks:
- Design promotional strategies
- Create social media and website content
- Assist in organizing, planning and executing events
Required Skills:
- Some Italian preferred
Hotel Regency
Company Description: The Hotel Regency exudes an ambience reminiscent of the enchanting Regency Era, when Florentine aristocrats were enamored of art, creativity, the written word, and an invigorating, lively life spent in good company.
Originally an exceptional Florentine villa overlooking a prestigious square and a ten minute walk to the Duomo, the home has been painstakingly restored in order to re-open as a five star boutique hotel. Each room is filled with history and dressed with elegant, sophisticated designs and deep hues. Our guests are able to feel at home at the Regency Firenze, where their needs are anticipated with discreet, personalized attention.
Regency Firenze is a haven of sheer perfection at the heart of one of the most astounding cities in the world.
Job Description: Interns will assist in hospitality management.
Tasks:
- Manage bookings
- Provide exemplary customer service
- Assist guests in restaurant/taxi/museum bookings and directions
- Handle customer concerns/complaints
- Respond to emails
Required Skills:
- English, some Italian
Human Company
Company Description: Human Company, a Florentine group active in the H&R sector and a leader in Italy in the open air tourism sector, started in the 80s as ECV Group on the initiative of the Cardini Vannucchi family, a Tuscan family originally active in the textile sector in Prato. Thanks to a daring activity of acquisitions and investments and an experience spanning over 35 years, today the Group is the leader in Italy in the outdoor hospitality sector, with a wide and diversified tourism offer. Human Company relies on ten outdoor facilities including holiday villages and camping in town units in Tuscany, Veneto and Lazio, alongside three last generation Plus Hostels in Florence, Berlin and Prague and the boutique hotel “Villa La Palagina” in the hills around Figline Valdarno. Over the years, Human Company has diversified its business, supporting the restaurant sector by participating, among others, in the development of the innovative Mercato Centrale format.
Job Description: Interns will assist with company branding and promotion as well as organization and research.
Tasks:
- Create social media content (videos, pictures, graphics etc.)
- Design promotional strategies and activities
- Community outreach
- Event and accommodation organizing/scheduling
- Food and Open Air Tourism industry research
- Assist with select administrative duties and customer service
Required Skills:
- English, some Italian preferred
- Strong organizational, research and people skills
Italy’s Finest
Company Description: We are a DMC (Destination Management Company) based in Florence near Ponte Vecchio. We love our country and know each art city, resort, and village by heart… from the trattorias and frescoes to the water-taxi piers and 50-seater coach logistics! Thanks to our extensive network of dedicated high-end suppliers and exclusive contacts and to our preferential relationships with the most exclusive properties, we are able to create unique events and provide any kind of service, anywhere in Italy, in a flash. Our strategic position, in the center and heart of the country, allows us to easily travel anywhere, for site visits, venue sourcing and destination research. Last but not least, we are locals and produce our own experiences; all our guides are certified and we cover all languages.
Job Description: We are seeking a bright intern to beef up our social networks presence. We have plenty of content (images, stories, videos to repurpose).
Tasks:
- Organize and edit existing content (images & videos)
- Create new social media content
- Assist in developing new digital marketing techniques
Required Skills:
- English, no Italian required
- Proficient in Social Media management
KOF Musical Cultural Association
Company Description: KOF Musical Cultural Association offers Baroque music concerts in specific places of artistic interest in the city of Florence. Florence still lacks an authentic ancient music festival, and filling this void is the mission of our association. A city with such an extraordinary artistic heritage can no longer fail to have, within its vast cultural offer, an initiative that enhances the great wealth of the Florentine and Tuscan musical tradition. Our association offers its citizens and visiting guests a series of events in which ancient music is the protagonist. Our Association involves young and established professional Tuscan, Italian and international musicians in its concert activity, coming from important musical groups.
Job Description: Interns will assist with concert planning, organization, management and promotion.
Tasks:
- Work the ticket office
- Greet audience, hand out concert programs and manage the public and performers during concerts
- Assist in event planning and organizing in accordance to the association’s specific and previously developed process
- Create promotional strategies and campaigns for advertising the association’s concerts and events
- Social media management and website assistance
Required Skills:
- English, some Italian preferred
- Passionate about music and the association’s mission
Le Donne della Commedia
Company Description: In the year of the celebrations linked to the 700th anniversary of the death of Dante Alighieri (1321-2021), the AntigonArt association – in collaboration with the Trame di Cultura cooperative , the Amici di Dante associations in Casentino , Gli Amici dell’asino and Unione Fiorentina – Dante’s House Museum – has decided to give life to the project Le Donne della Commedia. We manage a series of guided tours and educational activities to discover the world of the Supreme Poet in Florence, Casentino and Mugello, through the places of his life and the historical, cultural and artistic events of his time. The tours are told through the female figures who have marked Dante’s life and journey : Beatrice Portinari , Francesca da Rimini , Gemma Donati , Matelda and Piccarda Donati .
Job Description: In this online-only internship, interns will plan and promote company events.
Tasks:
- Manage the company’s online presence
- Develop promotional strategies for advertising the company’s tours
- Plan, manage and organize tours and events
Required Skills:
- Some Italian preferred
- Passion for performing arts
Moretti Events
Company Description: Elia Moretti, founder of Moretti Events and Super Tuscan Wedding Planners, entrepreneur, and grateful family man, is Italy’s most trusted Wedding Planner and Italian lifestyle, expert. A lot of people rely on Elia Moretti as a source of useful “how-to” information and a guide for all aspects of wedding and events in a general wedding day, rehearsal dinner, Wedding Weekend, wedding shower, engagement, proposal, honeymoon, bar mitzvah, birthday party and entertaining. Well-liked for his inventive work and lavish event creations, he has designed countless weddings, high profile and discerning clients, including Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, featured on Vogue India. An expert at transforming venues here in Italy, Elia designs events for clients from the world. His destinations collection features some of the most luxurious and exclusive wedding venue in Italy, setting the stage for any event a client can imagine. Whether they want a unforgettable wedding, a romantic honeymoon or a relaxing and fun corporate retreat, Elia can make any client’s dream a reality.
Job Description: Interns will work in marketing and branding as well as assisting staff with event planning tasks.
Tasks:
- Design promotional strategies
- Create social media and website content
- Assist in organizing, planning and executing events
Required Skills:
- Some Italian preferred
Once – Extraordinary Events
Company Description: Once, a leading agency in the conception, implementation and communication of events. A professional team at your side to ensure quality, reliability and results. Founded in 2009 Once, an organization of events firmly rooted in the Florentine territory, offers a complete and personalized range of services. Starting with those that are the needs and wishes of the customer we are able to plan, organize and carry out events of quality with high creativity and experience, offering services and tailored advice to each occasion.
Job Description: Interns will work in marketing and branding as well as assisting staff with event planning tasks.
Tasks:
- Design promotional strategies
- Create social media and website content
- Assist in organizing, planning and executing events
Required Skills:
- Some Italian preferred
Precious Villas Exclusive Real Estate – Available for Spring and Fall Semesters ONLY
Company Description: Precious Villas Exclusive Real Estate is a luxury real estate company based in Florence (Italy) and London (UK) with fifteen years of combined experience. Precious Villas Exclusive Real Estate is the source for the who, what, where, when and why of luxury real estate in Tuscany and beyond. Our collection of city center, countryside and coastal properties is unsurpassed and includes some of the most sought-after real estate in the world. Our list of services include: Buy a Property, Sell a Property and Property Management.
Job Description: Interns will assist in company branding, promotion and digital marketing activities.
Tasks:
- Assist in social media marketing
- Produce and edit promotional videos/content
- Create descriptions of the properties
- Shadow and assist agents in property showings
- Respond to client emails
Required Skills:
- English, some Italian preferred
Smart Trip Europe
Company Description: Smart Trip is a young and experienced company in Florence dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for students studying in Europe through tours, excursions and other activities. We’ve got the know-how and a young, lively team of tour leaders ready to make students’ time abroad one you will never forget. For more than 5 years now, we have offered students alternative and enjoyable trips at the best price. We not only run excursions within the beautiful country of Italy, but also to many of Europe’s top destinations, such as Interlaken, Munich, Budapest and many more!
Job Description: Interns will assist with company branding and promotion as well as organization and administrative assistance
Tasks:
- Create social media content for interactive platforms such as TikTok and Instagram
- Design promotional strategies and activities
- Community outreach to American schools/hosts in Florence
- Assist with trip organization
- Assist with select administrative duties and customer service
Required Skills:
- English, some Italian preferred
- Strong organizational, digital and people skills
Suona Firenze
Company Description: The cultural association Firenze Suona , with the contribution of the CR Firenze Foundation , the patronage of the Municipality of Florence and the patronage and contribution of the Tuscany Region , organizes an original music competition for young Italian groups and soloists each year called called Firenze Suona Contest. The competition was born and takes place in Florence but is aimed at the whole country, having no territorial limits (artists and bands from all over Italy can participate) or musical genre (all categories, languages and dialects are allowed). The call for recruitment is generally opened in November and remains open until January 2022 : in this period the artists and bands admitted to the subsequent stages are selected: the quarter-finals followed by two semifinals and a final evening at the Arena Ultravox in Florence with awards and participation of guests and testimonials.
Job Description: In this online only internship, interns will assist with event branding, promotion and organization.
Tasks:
- Create social media content for TikTok, Facebook and Instagram
- Design promotional strategies and activities
- Community outreach and Press Office management
- Assist with event planning/organization for music and literary events
- Assist with select administrative duties and customer service
- Participate in storytelling programs
Required Skills:
- Some Italian preferred
- Strong organizational, digital and people skills
VB Events
Company Description: We are a luxury destination wedding planning agency born in 2007 that creates exclusive weddings around Italy. We offer full-service assistance to our clients concerning every aspect of their Big Day to provide a stress-free process and create the most memorable experience for them and their guests. We assist clients from the very beginning to the very end of their journey, making sure that everything runs smoothly and perfectly. Valentina Boyer – Founder and Senior Wedding Planner – has a lot of experience behind her. She was the in-house wedding planner for 5 years at Relais Borgo Santo Pietro 5* and for another 7 years at the majestic Villa Gamberaia, after which she started her own company, VB Events.
Job Description: Interns will work in the area of organizational branding and marketing.
- Create social media content
- Create promotional activities
- Create website designs and content
Required Skills:
- English, no Italian necessary
Wedding in Tuscany
Company Description: Wedding in Tuscany is an agency with a 100% Tuscan soul. Francesca, the wedding planner, organizes destination weddings in order to let our foreign couples experience the real Tuscany and live the best day of their life.
Job Description: We constantly work for our social and website, so we are looking for someone who would like to collaborate with us to create beautiful and attractive contents for this particular business, which aims to realize the dreams of our couples.
Tasks:
- Create social media content
- Create promotional activities
- Create website designs and content
Required Skills:
- No knowledge of Italian is necessary, although the ability to read Italian may be helpful