Internship Opportunities (Social Media, Events, Business Development)

Company Description

The Savannah Wine Institute (SWI), is a wine and spirits academy offering a diverse range of recreational classes, workshops, and professional qualifications for wine and spirits enthusiasts and professionals.

We're entering an exciting new stage of growth. We’re taking SWI “on the road” — expanding our partnerships, collaborating with venues across Savannah, and developing opportunities to bring wine education to cities throughout the U.S. This evolution means a new home base, refreshed branding, and expanded programming.

We’re looking for motivated, creative, and reliable interns to support our growing operations in social media, print marketing, special events, and business development.

We are open to selecting more than one intern based on skill sets and interest areas.

About the opportunity

This internship is ideal for students or emerging professionals interested in:

Hospitality

Marketing & Communications

Graphic Design / Visual Branding

Event Planning

Business Development / Community Partnerships

Wine, Food & Beverage (must be 21 )

Roles Available

We are hiring across four tracks. Candidates may apply for more than one:

1. Social Media & Digital Marketing Intern

Assist with creating and scheduling content on Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn

Help maintain brand voice and aesthetic

Capture behind-the-scenes content at classes and events

Track analytics and engagement

Brainstorm campaign ideas and partnerships

2. Print & Brand Design Intern

Design flyers, tasting mats, newsletters, signage & event collateral

Support layout and design for print materials used in classes or promotions

Prepare photo assets, alt text, and file naming for SEO

Maintain brand consistency across all materials

3. Events & Hospitality Intern

Assist with setup, breakdown, and guest experience during wine classes and private events

Support food & wine pairing preparation

Help with check-in, ticketing, and customer engagement

Provide day-of support for community events and local partnerships

4. Business Development & Partnerships Intern

Research and contact local businesses for collaborations

Support outreach for private wine classes, corporate events, and community partnerships

Assist with CRM/database organization

Help develop membership and wine club initiatives

What You’ll Gain

Real-world experience working with a growing hospitality/education brand

Direct mentorship from Savannah Wine Institute’s founder

Resume-boosting experience across marketing, events, and business strategy

Networking connections within Savannah’s wine, hospitality, and small-business community

Free or discounted participation in select wine classes (21 only)

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Social Media Management, Content Creation, and Digital Marketing
• Event Planning and Coordination skills, with attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Strong Research and Business Development abilities, including market research and partnership building
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment (combination of in-person and remote)
• Passion for the wine and spirits industry or hospitality sector is a plus
• Proficiency in design and social media tools (e.g., Canva, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)

How to Apply

Submit the following to info@savannahwineinstitute.com

 with the subject line: “SWI Internship Application – [Your Name]”

Résumé

Short paragraph on which track(s) you're interested in and why

Optional: Portfolio, social media samples, or design work