Find an Internship in Rome, Italy

Gain Valuable Work Experience in the Italian Capital

For students of Italian or students just interested in gaining work experience in one of Europe’s most historic, culturally rich cities, Rome is the place to be. From history and archaeology to art to business to education, there are opportunities available for students pursuing a wide range of disciplines. Many internships can be secured through a work or study abroad organization, but a few students, with a bit of research, may be able to obtain an internship independently.

IES Abroad’s Internships in Rome
IES offers a summer internship program in Rome from early June through the end of July. Internships are for students with beginner through advanced Italian language skills. Arts, education, sciences, business, and journalism are just a few participants’ fields of study for which IES has been able to assist in finding an internship in Rome. An IES Abroad language course is required for participants. See iesabroad.org for more details.

Education and Social Sciences-Related Internships
Rome is a sprawling metropolis that has plenty of opportunities to work in a school or for a community organization. The company Global Internships, LLC assists in the placement of students within non-governmental organizations (NGOs), non-profit groups, and charitable organizations. These jobs will help students gain fundraising and public relations experience, as well as basic office skills.

Art and Art History Internships in Rome
Rome and Vatican City are home to many magnificent, world-famous sculptures and paintings. (Sistine Chapel, anyone?) The city is a wonderful place to study art and gain work experience in the field. Art museums abound, such as the Borghese Gallery and the Palazzo di Venezia museum. The best bet for securing an arts-related internship is to go through an organization like IES Abroad or Global Internships. In addition, contact information for a museum can usually be found right on that museum’s website.

History and Archaeology Internships in Rome
It is nearly impossible to turn around anywhere in Rome without seeing at least one historic building, wall, or ruin. Students can work in the research department at a historical site, and most likely even give tours in their native language. Just outside of Rome there are also several possibilities for students of archaeology, history, and anthropology to gain valuable work and research experiences. Check out this listing of Rome museums for more specific ideas and possibilities.

Even for those with little or no experience with the Italian language, it is possible to enroll in a language course. Some programs even require it. Regardless of level of fluency, there is sure to be an internship that works for the interests of students of various subjects, including the arts, history, education, and the sciences. An internship in Rome will enable students to develop valuable job skills and Italian language ability, and to experience the culture of a magnificent European city.