Floral Internship

A hands-on opportunity for high school seniors or college students interested in the wedding and creative event industry.

Interns will experience the behind-the-scenes world of a working event floral studio during peak wedding season - assisting with studio production, wedding prep, workshops and event installations.

This is a paid internship designed to give a realistic look at both the beautiful and hard-working sides of the floral industry.

What Interns Will Experience

Interns will gain exposure to the full workflow of a wedding floral studio, including:

Studio Production

  • flower processing and conditioning

  • preparing vessels and mechanics

  • studio organization and prep

Wedding Preparation

  • assisting with bouquet and centerpiece prep

  • organizing floral recipes and packing materials

  • preparing floral inventory for events

Event Installations

  • assisting with floral installs at venues

  • transporting flowers and materials

  • helping set up ceremony and reception designs

Floral Business Exposure

  • insight into how wedding floral proposals are created

  • understanding how large-scale wedding designs come together

  • learning about the logistics behind event production

This Internship is a Good Fit for Someone Who…

  • May 25 - August 5

    Applicants must be available for the majority of the program dates. Weekend availability a must.

  • Primary studio location: Beachwood, Ohio. Interns will also assist at wedding venues throughout the Cleveland area. Reliable transportation is required.

  • $12-15 per hour

    Completion bonus provided at the end of the program for interns who successfully finish the full internship.

  • Schedule will vary depending on weddings and studio needs. Interns can expect 2-3 days per week on average, with occasional additional days during busy wedding weeks.

    Work may include:

    • studio days

    • workshop preparation & staffing

    • wedding preparation days

    • wedding installation days

    Some early mornings or later evenings may occasionally be required. Schedule will be discussed in the interview process.

  • enjoys creative environments

  • is curious about the wedding or event industry

  • is comfortable with hands-on work

  • is reliable and punctual

  • is willing to help with both creative and operational tasks

This role involves both beautiful design work and practical studio tasks, including lifting buckets, cleaning, organizing, and preparing materials.

E-Mail the following to anna@willowsandsageflowers.com:

  • Name

  • Age

  • Phone Number

  • School (if applicable) and what year you are

  • Why are you interested in this internship

  • Please provide two references (ex: employer, teacher, professor, coach, or program leader) who can speak to your reliability and work ethic.

  • Your availability between May 25-August 5

Optional: share something creative you’ve worked on.

Requirements

Applicants must:

  • be a high school senior or college student

  • have reliable transportation

  • desire a flexible schedule week-to-week

  • be comfortable working on their feet, lifting buckets, climbing ladders

  • Interns must be comfortable with early mornings, occasional late nights, and the fast-paced nature of wedding production.

Floral experience is not required.

To Apply: