Host Organizations

ARCHITECTURE

Andrea Ponsi Architect
Architect Ponsi is a finalist and winner of numerous international competitions. He has been designing innovative public buildings, commercial interiors and urban townscapes for over 30 years and is well known for his unique furniture designs using copper and other soft metals. The intern assists Architect Ponsi with model building and project designs. Experience using CAD is helpful.
Language requisites: None.
Website: www.andreaponsi.it

iMage, Viewpoints on Architecture
iMage is an architectural communications firm which employs advanced communications technologies to effectively promote, develop and display new ideas in architecture. The student intern will assist with carrying out project designs and should have prior experience using computer graphics software. Recommended for architecture and communications students.
Language requisites: None.
Website: www.image-web.org

Scuola Primaria “Niccolò Acciaioli” - model building
“Acciaioli” is an elementary school in Florence where children learn basic techniques in drawing and model-building. The intern assists with teaching some basic design and drawing principles, and the project will culminate with each student creating an architectural model. The intern is required to meet with the teacher to plan lessons, and must have completed at least four semesters of architectural history and one semester of studio.
Language requisites: Intermediate to advanced Italian.

ART HISTORY

Ars et Fides (Florentine Churches) - Spring Only
Ars et Fides is a volunteer organization which offers free guided tours of some of the most important Florentine churches. The aim is to provide tourists with a deeper understanding of the religious and conceptual background of the church’s history in addition to its artistic and architectural importance. The intern may give tours of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), Santa Croce, Santa Maria Novella or San Lorenzo. He/she must be available to work on a regular basis from 10:30-12:00 a.m. or 3:00-5:00 p.m. twice a week. All information necessary to conduct the tours in English is provided by the organization.
Language requisites: None.
Website: www.arsetfides.com

Il Battistero
Il Battistero (Florence’s Baptistery) houses impressive mosaics and other artwork from Byzantine to Renaissance times. The intern gives guided tours of the Baptistery to English-speaking visitors. All information necessary to conduct the tours is provided by the host organization.
Language requisites: Beginnner’s to intermediate Italian.
Website: http://www.operaduomo.firenze.it/english/luoghi/battistero.asp

Biblioteca degli Uffizi
The Biblioteca degli Uffizi is a prestigious research library that focuses on works of art exhibited in state museums in Florence, including the adjacent Uffizi Gallery. The intern works on projects such as preparing auction-house catalogues and verifying data in the library's on-line catalogue. Good organizational skills and some background in art history are required.
Language requisites: None
Website: http://www.polomuseale.firenze.it/biblioteche/bib_uffizi.asp

Centro di Restauro
The Centro di Restauro is the restoration laboratory for Florence’s renowned archeological museum, which hosts one of the most important collections of Etruscan art in Europe. The intern classifies and catalogues pieces for the museum's collection. Recommended for students of classical studies and art history. The laboratory is located outside of the downtown area. Interested students should allow approx. 40 minutes for travel time each way.
Language requisites: Intermediate Italian.
Website: www.comune.firenze.it/soggetti/sat

Frittelli Art Gallery
The Frittelli Art Gallery is one of the most important galleries of contemporary art in Florence. The gallery has recently been renovated to include more space for solo exhibitions, new rooms for private collections and a multimedia auditorium for conferences. Interns may assist the gallery owners with setting up exhibits, promoting the gallery among the general public, and managing correspondence between the gallery owners and artists who have participated in past exhibitions. Recommended for Studio Arts and Art History majors.
Language requisites: Beginner to Intermediate Italian
Website: http://www.frittelliarte.it/en/

Museo Archeologico di Firenze
The Museo Archeologico di Firenze hosts one of the most important collections of Etruscan art in Europe. The intern classifies and catalogues pieces in the museum's collection and, when possible, participates in trips to archeological sites outside of Florence. Recommended for students of classical studies and archeology (CLA or FIA credit).
Language requisites: Intermediate to advanced Italian.
Website: http://www.comune.firenze.it/soggetti/sat/didattica/museo.html

Museo Archeologico di Fiesole (Fiesole Musei)
The archaeological site of Fiesole features a Roman amphitheater, ruins of Roman baths and other Roman and Etruscan archaeological findings. The intern may be assigned to give tours, assist with exhibition displays or catalogue pieces for the collection. Recommended for students of classical studies and archaeology (CLA or FIA credit).
Language requisites: Intermediate Italian.
Website: www.fiesolemusei.it

Museo Bandini (Fiesole Musei)
The Museo Bandini hosts an important collection of late Medieval and early Renaissance art. The intern may be assigned to catalogue pieces in the collection and/or give guided tours of the museum. Recommended for students of art history (FIA credit).
Language requisites: Intermediate Italian.
Website: www.fiesolemusei.it

Museo Bellini
The Bellini family is a dynasty of Antique dealers whose private collection is now on display in the family palace. Interns have the unique opportunity of working among paintings, sculptures and objects ranging from the 14th to the 18th century. Work includes cataloguing and filing old photographs of works of art and/or organizing and preparing small group visits to the museum collection. Recommended for Students in History of Art.
Language Requisite: Italian is not required. Knowledge of any foreign language is a plus.
Website: www.bellinigallery.com

Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
The Museo dell'Opera del Duomo brings together an extensive and valuable collection of art originally produced for and located in the cathedral, baptistery and bell tower of Florence. The intern gives guided tours of the museum to English-speaking tourists. Recommended for students of art history. Enthusiasm and confidence speaking in front of people are very helpful. Punctuality and reliability are essential.
Language requisites: Beginner’s to intermediate Italian.
Website: http://www.arnolfofirenze.it/museo_opera_duomo/index.htm

Museo dei Ragazzi
The Associazione Museo dei Ragazzi offers guided tours of the secret passages and optical illusion rooms of Palazzo Vecchio to tourists and visitors. In the early part of the internship the intern receives training to give the tours and then in the second phase conducts the tours. The intern must be able to dedicate at least 10 hours a week, therefore the internship is only available for a minimum of 2 credits (90 hours for the semester). Recommended for students of history and art history.
Language requisites: None.
Website: http://brunelleschi.imss.fi.it/ist/luogo/associazionemuseoragazzi.html

Opificio delle Pietre Dure
For centuries the Opificio delle Pietre Dure was a workshop for the artistic production of semiprecious stones founded by Ferdinand I de’ Medici in 1588. Today its modern facilities host a conservation workshop, a school of restoration and a museum, where an impressive collection of artifacts from semi-precious stones is displayed. As part of the museum’s efforts to make itself better known among international visitors and residents of Florence, the intern will assist the museum director with building contacts with cultural associations and English-language publications in and around Florence. Recommended for students of art history and communications.
Language requisites: Intermediate Italian.
Website: http://www.opificio.arti.beniculturali.it/eng/index.htm

SUF Art Gallery
The SUF Art Gallery is dedicated to promoting intercultural exchange through exhibitions of art, providing an enlarged context for academic activity within the university and possibilities for collaboration with the larger community. The purpose is to create a dynamic space where artists and students interact, engendering high-quality exhibits and public programming. Each semester the gallery offers, on average, two exhibits. The intern will assist the Exhibits Coordinator in all aspects of running the gallery, including exhibit installations, gallery promotion and research projects for future exhibits. Comfort with a hammer and around original art works a must, as are strong independent research skills and a flexible schedule. Weekend work will be required. Recommended for Museum Studies or Art History majors.
Language requisites: None.
Website: www.syr.fi.it/suf_art_gallery

Villa I Tatti: The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies
Villa I Tatti is one of the most prestigious Renaissance art history libraries in the world and houses the private art collection of its former owner Bernard Berenson. The intern works in the slide/photo library helping to organize and update the library’s extensive collection and is exposed to one of the city's most important centers of international culture. Precision and good organizational skills are required.
Language requisites: None.
Website: http://www.itatti.it/library.html

CLASSICS

COMMUNICATIONS, JOURNALISM
(SU communications students please note: the Newhouse School of Communications does not give departmentcredit for internships done overseas. Internships can, however, be done for generic IPA credit.)

Citylife S.p.A. - Firenze.net (web portal)
Citylife S.p.A. is a small Internet firm that provides residents of Florence with information about the city and its surroundings. Citylife manages Firenze.net, a leading web portal for on-line shopping services, reservations and ticketing, and nationwide news reports. The communications intern writes short, informative articles in English on local events and recreational opportunities of interest to U.S. college students in Florence.
Language requisites: Beginner’s to intermediate Italian.
Website: www.citylife.it

Flyingfish Srl: Advertising & Creative Services
Flyingfish is a Florentine-based advertising agency that develops imaginative marketing strategies for a variety of businesses through high-impact graphic design and visual techniques. The intern must show initiative in contributing ideas and artistic skills to marketing strategies.
Language requisites: Beginner’s to intermediate Italian.
Website: www.flyingfish.it

Florence TV/Web TV
Florence TV is a local television station in Florence that seeks broadcasting students to assist in the production and final cut editing of video clips about Florence for broadcast on their web TV. Students will make their own video clips about Florence and Italy participating in the entire production process from start to finish. Students will also do editing for an online column called “USA chiama Italia.” Eligible students should have some broadcasting experience, either theoretical or practical, and demonstrate initiative, creativity and reliability in their work.
Language requisites: Intermediate Italian.
Website: www.florence.tv

Fondazione Romualdo Del Bianco
The Fondazione Romualdo Del Bianco is a private foundation whose mission is to promote intercultural dialogue among different countries, with special emphasis on East/West relations, and to promote an awareness of cultural heritages and diversities among young people. The internship is offered for 2 credits (90 hours) only. The internship aims to communicate the meaning of cultural heritage to young people and to promote the concept of travel beyond consumer “tourism.” Interns will work on the Life Beyond Tourism project (LBT portal and photo blogs) and on promoting events related to this project. The main tasks will be to develop 1) a contact network and 2) a blog and photoblog on the following topics: Cultural Heritage, Cultural Diversity, Tourism & Travel, Inter-Cultural Dialogue. Recommended for Photography, Communications and Marketing majors.
Language requisites: None
Website: http://www.fondazione-delbianco.org; http://www.lifebeyondtourism.com

Fondazione Sistema Toscana
Fondazione Sistema Toscana is a joint venture between the Regional Government of Tuscany and Monte dei Paschi di Siena (a major Italian bank). Its mission is to "market Tuscany" by promoting the extraordinary wealth of Tuscany’s economy, business, culture, tourism and artistic patrimony. The firm’s web portal “intoscana.it” aims to provide useful information to private citizens, entrepreneurs, businesses, and cultural institutions as well as visitors and tourists. The intern will assist the staff with writing and translating texts that target English-speaking entrepreneurs and tourists. Suitable for students of marketing and communications with good computer skills.
Language requisites: Intermediate to advanced Italian.
Website: www.intoscana.it

Mega Review Srl - ViviFirenze Magazine
Mega Review is an Italian communications firm that produces a monthly magazine in Italian and English called ViviFirenze. The magazine, which is widely circulated throughout the province of Florence, aims to provide readers with basic information about Florence and its surrounding areas. The intern copyedits and writes articles for the English-language version of the magazine. Recommended for students of journalism and communications.
Language requisites: Beginner’s Italian.
Website: www.mega.it

Openup Consulting
Openup Consulting is a communications and marketing firm which specializes in territory marketing. The firm works closely with the Comune di Firenze (city council) and the Regione Toscana (Tuscan regional council), as well as with various private companies. Interns will assist with multi-media editorial projects for territory-specific marketing and with the organization of upcoming initiatives and projects. The internship is suitable for marketing and communications students with good computer skills.
Language requisites: None.
Website: www.openupconsulting.it

SeeTen TV Magazine
Seeten is an English-language TV magazine which provides tourists with information about the city of Florence, upcoming artistic and cultural events, and traveling tips and advisories. The intern takes part in every aspect of program production, including reporting live on TV. Available for a minimum of 90 contact hours (2 credits) only.
Language requisites: None.
Website: www.seeten.it

SUF ‘Zine Magazine
The SUF ‘Zine is a publication which highlights the creative life of students during their stay at SUF and is distributed to the entire SUF community at the end of each semester. The intern acts as editor-in-chief of the ‘Zine as well as graphic designer for lay-out. He/she is responsible for all decisions regarding the publication, such as determining which aspects of the creative life at SUF should be published, soliciting contributions and presenting the publication to the community. It is highly recommended that the intern be computer literate and have a basic understanding of graphics management and lay-out programs such as InDesign and Photoshop. Schedule is flexible.
Language requisites: none.

The Florence Newspaper
Florence Newspaper is an online journal featuring articles on various aspects of Florentine culture and business life. This online newspaper offers students the opportunity to do an internship for a semester in the areas of written and photo journalism, to work with Italian printing and press offices, and to interact professionally with the local community and culture.
Language requisites: Intermediate to advanced Italian.
Website: www.florencenewspaper.it

The Florentine (Bi-monthly newspaper)
The Florentine is a bi-weekly English-language newspaper published in Florence. It aims to help English-speaking visitors become better acquainted with the city of Florence and its surrounding communities. It reports on local and national Italian news and publishes an extensive list of current events in and around Florence. The intern writes articles of general interest for English-speaking residents and visitors to Florence.
Language requisites: None.
Website: www.theflorentine.net

The Villa Rossa Voice (SUF newsletter/magazine)
The Villa Rossa Voice is the monthly newsletter/magazine of SU Florence for students, faculty and staff. The intern assists with writing, gathering and editing articles for the newsletter. S/he covers special events at SU Florence and the local community, conducts interviews and writes articles of general interest. Recommended for students of journalism and creative writing.
Language requisites: None.
Website: http://www.syr.fi.it/n-publications-vr.php

Weekend a Firenze
Weekend a Firenze is an e-commerce company which has been selling tourism-based products and services throughout the world since 1995. With approx 100,000 new customers every year it manages several primary tourism portals and partners with many companies in Italy and abroad. The company seeks interns who have experience and competence in web marketing, CRM and/or web design. As the company is located in Prato, 12 miles west of Florence, students should allow approx. 1 hour travel time each direction.
Language requisites: None.
Website: http://en.firenze.waf.it/

DRAMA and THEATER

Accademica Teatrale di Firenze: Laboratorio Teatrale
The Accademia Teatrale di Firenze conducts theater classes and workshops for children and teenagers, ages seven to nineteen. All classes are conducted in Italian. The intern assists in leading theatrical games, exercises, and other activities while gaining familiarity with characteristically Italian techniques and traditions in theater, such as the use of masks and “gestural vocabulary.” In the spring semester the intern helps organize the yearend performance. Experience with theatrical performance and production is required.
Language requisites: Intermediate to advanced Italian.
Website: www.accademia-teatrale.it

Florence International Theater Compnay
The Florence International Theater Company (FITC) is an international, English speaking theatre company in Florence that seeks to create a renaissance of theatrical tradition in Florence while reflecting the city’s international status. FITC develops an approach to performance that brings together the techniques of American and Italian Theatre, creating works of art primarily in English and sharing these with the Tuscan community. Internships are available in the following areas:
1) Stage Management: The intern assists the stage manager in every aspect of his/her work, attending performances and rehearsals. Ideal for Drama students.
2) Theatre Management: The intern is involved in the technical management of the theatre, such as managing the box office, supervising volunteers, and handling ticket sales. Recommended for Management or Drama students.
3) Scenes and Costume making: The intern assists set designers and costume makers with designing, planning and making scenes and costumes. Recommended for Visual Arts students.
Language requisites: None
Website: www.florencetheater.com

EDUCATION

American Language Center
The American Language Center of Florence was founded in 1959 to offer insight into North American language and culture. Today it is the largest American language center in Tuscany. Classes are made up of Italians of all ages and occupations. Internships consist of presenting short talks to classes on one or more topics of choice related to contemporary American life (i.e. the American education system, sports, pop culture, etc.) or to the intern’s own life in the U.S. Talks are followed by question and answer periods with the students. Most classes are held Monday through Thursday after 5:00 p.m., and the center operates on a trimester system: October-December, January-March and April-June. Interns must be outgoing and have good communication skills.
Language requisites: None
Website: www.studyamerican.com

Elementary Schools

Scuola Primaria “Boccaccio”
Scuola Primaria "Carducci"
Scuola Primaria "Mameli"
Scuola Primaria “La Pira”

The elementary school intern works with a class of 20-25 children ages 6 to 10 assisting the teacher with classroom activities in English. In some cases the intern creates and carries out her/his own program, in others s/he follows that of the teacher. In both cases the intern is encouraged to share traditional American games, songs and folklore with the class. Recommended for students of education and the performing arts, but open to anyone enthusiastic about working with children. Available for IPA credit only.
Language requisites: Beginner’s Italian.

High Schools

Istituto Tecnico "Meucci"
Liceo Linguistico e Pedagogico "Pascoli"
Liceo Scientifico "Guido Castelnuovo"

The high school intern works with one or more classes of 25-30 students, ages 15 to 19, leading in-class discussions, games or other activities in English. Recommended for students of education, psychology, communications or the performing arts, but open to anyone enthusiastic about working with young people. Available for IPA credit only.
Language requisites: Beginner’s to intermediate Italian.

ENGLISH AND TEXTUAL STUDIES

English Cemetery
The English Cemetery is an important historical and memorial site in Florence. Many renowned English and American expatriates are buried there - among them, the great poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning, as well as other writers and intellectuals. The intern will assist the cemetery's curator, Sister Julia Holloway, with the project "Adopt a Tomb," doing research on the various tombs and assisting Sister Julia in developing a “friends” network to ensure financial support to preserve this historical patrimony. In so doing the intern will gain a deeper understanding of the international writers' community present in Florence in the 19th century. Suitable for history or literature students. May also be suitable for PR or communications students.
Language requirements: None.

Progetto Firenze nel Novecento
Firenze nel Novecento (20th-Century Florence) offers literary and cultural tours of the city of Florence to English-speaking tourists and residents. The intern researches a specific topic of interest and leads one-to-two hour tours through the city based on the information gathered through research.
Language requisites: Intermediate to advanced Italian.
Website: www.comune.fi.it

FILM

Laboratorio Immagine Donna
The Laboratorio Immagine Donna has been actively focusing on women and Italian cinema for the past fifteen years. It organizes film festivals, lectures and screenings of films by female directors, and films that address women & gender issues. The intern assists with the organization of events promoted by the association.
Language requisites: Intermediate to advanced Italian.
Website: www.laboratorioimmaginedonna.it

Mediateca Regionale Toscana
Mediateca Regionale Toscana is an audiovisual communications center which houses approx. 11,000 films and a collection of over 8,000 books on film and cinematography in Tuscany. The library is used by critics, students and film buffs alike. In addition to producing audiovisual materials, the library promotes educational and cultural events related to film and cinema in the region of Tuscany. One or two interns each semester will assist staff with organizing upcoming festivals and events and may also be asked to help with digital cataloguing, organizing archives and translating from Italian into English for the Mediateca’s website. Preference will be given to students who can dedicate at least an entire morning or afternoon a week and/or an occasional Friday.
Language requisites: Intermediate to advanced Italian.
Website: www.mediatecatoscana.it

HISTORY

Istituto Nazionale di Studi sul Rinascimento (INSR)
The INSR is a research institute for Renaissance studies and a member of the IRIS Consortium, a network of Florentine libraries specializing in Renaissance art history. The intern updates the consortium’s extensive archives and databases. Recommended for students of history with good organizational skills.
Language requisites: Beginner’s to intermediate Italian.
Website: www.insr.it

Museo dei Ragazzi
The Associazione Museo dei Ragazzi offers guided tours of the secret passages and optical illusion rooms of Palazzo Vecchio to tourists and visitors. In the early part of the internship the intern receives training to give the tours and then in the second phase conducts the tours. The intern must be able to dedicate at least 10 hours of work a week. Recommended for students of history and art history.
Language requisites: None.
Website: http://brunelleschi.imss.fi.it/ist/luogo/associazionemuseoragazzi.html

ITALIAN

Centro UNESCO di Firenze
Centro UNESCO di Firenze is the Florence chapter of the worldwide organization whose acronym stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The chapter organizes activities and events aimed at promoting world peace and cooperation among school-aged children in and around Florence. The intern helps with the organization and promotion of these events. Good organizational skills are required. Availability to work mornings preferred.
Language requisites: Intermediate to advanced Italian.
Website: http://associazioni.comune.firenze.it/unesco/homeingl.htm

Dipartimento d’Italianistica - Università degli Studi di Firenze
The Dipartimento d’Italianistica is one of the University of Florence’s most prestigious faculties. The intern may be assigned to work in the department’s library, assist with the development of literary projects or help organize a high-profile lecture.
Language requisites: Intermediate to advanced Italian.
Website: http://dptitalianisticawm.unifi.it

LITERATURE, FILM

Casalini Libri
Casalini Libri is a small book distributor in the nearby hilltown of Fiesole. It supplies books and periodicals in Italian, French and Spanish to academic institutions and libraries around the world. The intern catalogues new arrivals, compiles tables of contents, and prepares books for distribution to national, university and public libraries of all kinds.
Language requisites: Beginner’s to intermediate Italian.
Website: www.casalini.it

English Cemetery
The English Cemetery is an important historical and memorial site in Florence. Many renowned English and American expatriates are buried there - among them, the great poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning, as well as other writers and intellectuals. The intern will assist the cemetery's curator, Sister Julia Holloway, with the project "Adopt a Tomb," doing research on the various tombs and assisting Sister Julia in developing a “friends” network to ensure financial support to preserve this historical patrimony. In doing so, the intern will gain a deeper understanding of the international writers' community present in Florence in the 19th century. Suitable for history or literature students. May also be suitable for PR or communications students.
Language requirements: None.

MANAGEMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Citylife S.p.A.
Citylife S.p.A. is a small Internet firm that provides residents of Florence with information about the city and its surroundings. Citylife manages Firenze.net, a leading web portal that provides on-line shopping services, reservations & ticketing, and nationwide news reports. The marketing intern conducts surveys on the interests of students and tourists temporarily residing in Florence.
Language requisites: Beginner’s to intermediate Italian.
Website: www.citylife.it

Emergent Medical Consulting & Coordination (EMC-2)
Emergent Medical Consulting & Coordination (EMC2) is a Boston-based start-up company which offers coordinated medical assistance to the English-speaking community in Florence. Interns will work in the company’s Florence office assisting with marketing and advertising and will have the opportunity to take part in a fast-moving start-up company. The internship is suitable for business, marketing, or communications students with good computer, internet research, and telephone skills. The internship is a 10-minute bus ride from Syracuse. Visit this link for a more detailed description: http://www.florencemedicalassistance.com/Intern.doc
Language requisites: None.
Website: www.FlorenceMedicalAssistance.com

FESTA--Marketing and Advertising
Florence English Speaking Theatrical Artists (FESTA) is a bilingual and multicultural group of theatre professionals and interdisciplinary artists in Florence, dedicated to creating a new bi-cultural theatre model in Florence. The founders are American women, but the company is made up of artists from Italy, America, England, Ireland and other countries. The company seeks business interns with a background in marketing and publicity. Interns will need to determine how best to advertise and expand its target audience and find local websites, radio stations, stores and newspapers in which to advertise. A marketing and publicity intern could also help in designing a strategy and calendar for FESTA’s marketing plan.
Language requisites: Intermediate to advanced
Website: http://www.festatheatre.com/

Gruppo Cadini
Gruppo Cadini is an internationally-recognized fashion firm based in Florence. Founded in 1983 and celebrated for its "Made in Italy" quality, tradition and style, CADINI is currently one of Italy’s major men’s clothing and textile manufacturers. Interns will assist with marketing activities.
Language requisites:
Website: http://www.italianmoda.com/storefronts/cadini/ and www.cadini.it

Infinity
Infinity is a family-run leather firm that specializes in the production of handbags, belts, leather garments and jewelry. The marketing internship consists of developing strategies for consolidating and expanding the firm’s English-speaking clientele in and around Florence. The intern must be outgoing, independent and self-motivated.
Language requisites: None.
Website: www.infinityfirenze.com

Italy's Finest s.r.l.
Italy’s Finest is niche upscale DMC (Destination Management Company) catering for the discerning and affluent traveler. They organize events and supply tailor-made travel arrangements to a mostly Anglo-Saxon clientele.
They create marketing literature (flyers, brochures, itineraries…) on an ongoing basis and have a website and blog which must be updated periodically. The marketing internship consists of helping with the above-mentioned tasks. Suitable for students of marketing and communications with good computer skills.
Language requisites: None
Website: www.italysfinest.com

Openup Consulting
Openup Consulting is a communications and marketing firm that specializes in territory marketing. The firm works closely with the Comune di Firenze (city council) and the Regione Toscana (Tuscan regional council), as well as with various private companies. Interns will assist with multi-media editorial projects for territory-specific marketing and with the organization of upcoming initiatives and projects. The internship is suitable for marketing and communications students with good computer skills.
Language requisites: None.
Website: www.openupconsulting.it

SnoworSand
SnoworSand is a US-based travel company that provides students and young professionals with cultural and adventure travel to destinations throughout Europe, Asia and North Africa. Our Florence branch focuses on markets largely within Italy. The Business Development Internship focuses largely on marketing, product development and graphic design. Interns will have the opportunity to work directly with the SnoworSand management team on a variety of projects catered to their personal, professional and academic interests.
Language requisites: None.

Studio 11
Studio 11 is a small firm that puts Italian manufacturers in fashion, textiles and house wares into contact with American, British and Japanese buyers. The firm places emphasis on quality control, product inspection and customer follow-up services. Recommended for students interested in marketing, business and entrepreneurship. Available for a minimum of 90 contact hours (2 credits) only.
Language requisites: None.
Website: www.studio-11.it

NUTRITION AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Bottega del Cioccolato di Andrea Bianchini
The Bottega del Cioccolato is a small business that specializes in making quality chocolate products. The intern assists with the complete production process, learning about the history of chocolate in Italian culture, how cocoa is cultivated, processed and marketed throughout the world and the range of products that can be created. The intern must have at least two 4-hour blocks of time available a week (i.e. 9:30-1:30 or 2:30-6:30), thereby concentrating a 40-hour internship into a 5-week period.
Language requisites: Intermediate to advanced Italian.

De Gustibus
The De Gustibus association was created to develop sustainable wine and food tourism projects, supporting small agricultural farmers, safeguarding and protecting the environment with thematic itineraries including bicycle, horse, and automobile excursions and by promoting traditional Italian agriculture. The student must be available to work two afternoons a week from 3:00-7:00 pm, or mornings from 9:30-1:30.
Recommended for students of Hospitality Management.
Language requisites: Intermediate to advanced Italian.
Website: www.de-gustibus.it

Enoteca Bonatti (Wine-Tasting Shop)
The Enoteca Bonatti, founded in 1934, is a wine-tasting shop renowned for its professionalism, customer service and quality wines. Every Thursday at 6:00 p.m. the shop organizes free tastings of Italian and international wines. The intern will learn about wine culture and product marketing. He/she will learn to acquire the vocabulary specific to the industry from the first phases of production (the cellar) to the final product (the bottle and its content), as well as how and when wine should be drunk responsibly. The intern must have at least 2-3 hours available one afternoon a week and be present at the tastings on Thursday evenings.
Language Requisites: Intermediate to advanced Italian.
Website: http://www.esercizistorici.it/opencms/esercizistorici/fuori/enotecabonatti.html

Perche’ No! Ice Cream Shop
“Perche’ No!” is the oldest ice cream shop in Florence. It opened in 1939 in Via dei Tavolini, the heart of Florence’s historic district. Since its inception the shop has given primary importance to the quality and freshness of the ingredients used, to conserving the tradition of homemade ice cream production and to rediscovering original recipes of past generations. The intern assists with the complete production process. The schedule is flexible.
Language Requisites: Intermediate to advanced.

Vestri Cioccolato
Vestri Cioccolato is a family owned and run producer of quality chocolate products with branches in Florence and Arezzo. The intern assists with the complete production process, including the preparation of ice cream products using only natural ingredients. The internship familiarizes students with the cultivation and processing of cocoa beans, as well as with the value of chocolate in Italy’s gastronomic culture.
Language Requisite: Intermediate
Website: http://www.vestri.it/en.html

POLITICAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES

ARCI TOSCANA (Associazione Ricreativa e Culturale Italiana)
ARCI is a nation-wide cultural association, active in all areas of civil
society. This internship allows students to get first hand knowledge of some of the most important issues in social and political life in Italy. The Tuscan Section of ARCI focuses on projects related to Educazione alla Legalita' (Education for Legality: advocacy against the Mafia and organized crime) and Immigration (offering legal aid to migrant workers). Interns will work on one of these projects, helping to promote the association’s activities and organize specific events. Primarily suited to Political Science or Sociology students.
Language prerequisite: Intermediate to advanced Italian.

Centro UNESCO di Firenze
Centro UNESCO di Firenze is the Florence chapter of the worldwide organization whose acronym stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The chapter organizes activities and events aimed at promoting world peace and cooperation among school-aged children in and around Florence. The intern helps with the organization and promotion of these events. Good organizational skills are required. Availability to work mornings preferred.
Language requisites: Intermediate to advanced Italian.
Website: http://associazioni.comune.firenze.it/unesco/homeingl.htm

Europe Direct Firenze
Europe Direct Firenze provides local residents with information about the European Union. The agency is located in the Palazzo Vecchio, seat of the city council of Florence. The Intern researches EU websites and publications for up-to-date information on European laws and regulations. S/he may be asked to participate in the organization of special events (lectures, seminars) aimed at increasing public awareness of European issues in Florence or to write a report on the European Union. The intern must be able to work at least one full morning (9-1) or one full afternoon (1-5) a week.
Language requisites: Intermediate to advanced Italian.
Website: www.europarl.it

Forum per i problemi della pace e della guerra (The Forum)
The Forum is a non-governmental organization that aims to further public awareness and debate on issues of war and peace. It is an independent scientific institution made up of experts from various disciplines, mainly professors of the University of Florence and of other Italian universities. The institution promotes studies and organizes courses, symposiums and seminars held by Italian and foreign experts. The intern may be assigned to assist with the organization of an upcoming event or to conduct research on a specific topic. Recommended for students of political science and international relations.
Language requisites: Intermediate to advanced Italian.
Website: http://www.onlineforum.it/chisiamoeng.asp

Istituto Storico della Resistenza in Toscana (ISRT)
The ISRT is an institute for historical research that promotes the study of the Anti-Fascist and Resistance movement as well as a greater understanding of contemporary European and Italian history through its documentary archive and library consisting of more than 50,000 books and 2,500 periodicals. The institute also organizes training courses for teachers and students. The intern thus has the opportunity to experience a remarkable Italian cultural institution while keeping archives and records, managing a specialized library, and participating in historical education programs offered to schools and other associations.
Language prerequisite: Intermediate to advanced Italian.
Website: www.istoresistenzatoscana.it

ToscanaEuropa
ToscanaEuropa is a non-profit organization that aims to familiarize residents of Tuscany with political issues that affect them on the European level. The intern works on the English-language version of the organization’s website translating information from Italian into English. The student must be available to work two afternoons a week from 4:00-7:00 pm. Recommended for students of political science and international relations.
Language requisites: Intermediate to advanced Italian.
Website: www.toscanaeuropa.it

UNICEF Florence Office
The mission of UNICEF’s Florence office is to support the work carried out by this non-profit organization in helping children around the world. Interns may be asked to assist the Florence office with organizing fundraising events and doing advocacy work, in addition to developing strategies for enlarging UNICEF’s local network throughout the English-speaking community of Florence. Recommended for students of Communications or Political Science.
Language requisites: Intermediate to advanced Italian.
Website: www.unicef.it

SPORTS

Floria 2000 Soccer Club
Floria 2000 is a soccer club in Florence for children and youth of all ages. The intern will be present at team practices and help coach children of elementary or middle school age twice a week thus gaining on-field coaching experience as well as participating in Italy’s most popular sports culture— calcio!
Language requisites: Intermediate to advanced Italian.

STUDIO ARTS - PHOTOGRAPHY, DIGITAL IMAGING

Archivio Fotografico Fratelli Alinari
The Archivio Fotografico Fratelli Alinari is one of the oldest photographic archives in Florence. The intern assists in compiling and updating the English-language version of the archive's catalogue and database. Recommended for photography and fine arts students.
Language requisites: Beginner’s Italian.
Website: www.alinari.it

SUF Media Lab Digital Imaging & Mapping
The intern uses digital photography (including panoramic) and CAD mapping techniques to graphically document Florence and other cities in Italy. S/he is responsible for obtaining permission from public and private entities to take measurements and photograph on site. Once permission has been obtained the intern shoots, processes and catalogues the images. For FIA or IPA credit.
Language requisites: Intermediate to advanced Italian.
Website: http://www.syr.fi.it/academic/medialab.htm

SUF Photography Studio
The intern photographs special events and activities which take place at SUF during the semester: lectures, field trips, exhibits, student activities, theater workshops, etc. Photos used for SUF publications will be credited in the intern’s name. The student must own his/her own camera (preferably digital) with flash capabilities. S/he must be skilled in taking indoor photos using flash and under natural lighting and be available to do shoots outside of regular class times. For intermediate to advanced photography students only.
Language requisites: None.

STUDIO ARTS - ART GALLERIES

Frittelli Art Gallery
The Frittelli Art Gallery is one of the most important galleries of contemporary art in Florence. The gallery has recently been renovated to include more space for solo exhibitions, new rooms for private collections and a multimedia auditorium for conferences. Interns may assist the gallery owners with setting up exhibits, promoting the gallery among the general public, and managing correspondence between the gallery owners and artists who have participated in past exhibitions. Recommended for Studio Arts and Art History majors.
Language requisites: Beginner to Intermediate Italian.
Website: http://www.frittelliarte.it/en/

Microspazio Disponibile
Micro is an artist-run exhibition space in Florence dedicated to showcasing creative experimentation in all media including painting, sculpture, new technologies, performance, sound and installation. The intern works with local Florentine and European artists, assisting in all aspects of preparing, publicizing and installing the monthly exhibitions in the space. The intern is also expected to assist with Micro’s numerous projects which include the artists’ professional activities and installations in locations throughout the city. Schedule will depend on artists' needs.
Language requisites: Intermediate.
Website: http://www.undo.net/cgi-bin/undo/pressrelease/pressrelease

STUDIO ARTS - FASHION DESIGN

GRUPPO CADINI
GRUPPO CADINI is an internationally-recognized fashion firm based in Florence. Founded in 1983 and celebrated for its "Made in Italy" quality, tradition and style, CADINI is currently one of Italy’s major men’s clothing and textile manufacturers. Interns will assist with fashion production activities.
Language requisites:
Website: http://www.italianmoda.com/storefronts/cadini/ and www.cadini.it

Infinity
Infinity is a family-run leather firm that specializes in the production of handbags, belts, leather garments and jewelry. The entire production process is carried out in the firm’s Florentine workshop. The intern helps with all phases of production, from design to the finished product. He/she must have a flexible schedule, good manual skills and be open to assisting with various aspects of production.
Language requisites: None.
Website: www.infinityfirenze.com

STUDIO ARTS - GRAPHIC DESIGN

FESTA--Graphic Design
Florence English Speaking Theatrical Artists (FESTA) is a bilingual and multicultural group of theatre professionals and interdisciplinary artists in Florence, dedicated to creating a new bi-cultural theatre model in Florence. The founders are American women, but the company is made up of artists from Italy, America, England, Ireland and other countries. The company is looking for a design intern to create a logo, design posters and programs for its shows, and design and maintain a newsletter.
Language requisites: Beginner’s level.
Website: http://www.festatheatre.com/

Microspazio Disponibile
Micro is an artist-run exhibition space in Florence dedicated to showcasing creative experimentation in all media including painting, sculpture, new technologies, performance, sound and installation. The intern works with local Florentine and European artists, assisting in all aspects of preparing, publicizing and installing the monthly exhibitions in the space. The intern is also expected to assist with Micro’s numerous projects which include the artists’ professional activities and installations in locations throughout the city. Schedule will depend on artists' needs.
Language requisites: Intermediate.
Website: http://www.undo.net/cgi-bin/undo/pressrelease/pressrelease.pl

SUF Student Exhibition
Every semester SUF holds an exhibition of selected work from students enrolled in studio art classes for both the SUF community and the general public. The intern learns about preparing for such an extensive exhibition including organizing the event, displaying the work and communicating the event to the community. The intern must be able to dedicate ample time to the project towards the end of the semester.
Language requisites: none.

SUF ‘Zine Magazine
The SUF ‘Zine is a publication which highlights the creative life of students during their stay at SUF and is distributed to the entire SUF community at the end of each semester. The intern acts as editor-in-chief of the ‘Zine as well as graphic designer for lay-out. He/she is responsible for all decisions regarding the publication, such as determining which aspects of the creative life at SUF should be published, soliciting contributions and presenting the publication to the community. It is highly recommended that the intern be computer literate and have a basic understanding of graphics management and lay-out programs such as InDesign and Photoshop. Schedule is flexible.
Language requisites: none.