Join the Wellington International team as an intern for the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival & the Adequan Global Dressage Festival! This fast-paced work environment will give you an insider's view into the world of competitive equestrian sport.

Internship Opportunities: 

• Sponsorship Internships
• Social Media Internships (opportunities for dressage and show jumping)
• Marketing Internship 
• Events & Hospitality Internship 
• Public Relations & Media Internship 
• Video Production Internship 
• Horse Show Office

Wellington International Internship Requirements

• Applicant must be 18 or older and enrolled in an accredited college/university.
• Dates available for internship opportunities: 12/3/2024 - 4/25/2025.
• Weekly work schedule - Tuesday through Sunday (5-8 hour work days). Nights and weekends may be required.
• Monday is the company's day off during the Winter Equestrian Festival.
• The internship will be paid hourly, with no overtime time (amusement exemption).
• Interns will be responsible for their housing arrangements.

Responsibilities 

As our interns enter our company, we expect them to assume, as much as possible, the role of a regular staff member. The responsibilities include: 

• Adhering to company work hours, dress codes, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior.
  
• Adhering to company policies governing the observation of confidentiality and handling confidential information.
  
• Assuming personal and professional responsibilities for their actions and activities.
  
• Maintaining professional relationships with company employees, customers, etc.
  
• Utilizing a courteous, enthusiastic, open-minded, critical approach to policies and procedures within the profession.
  
• Relating and applying knowledge acquired in the academic setting to the company setting
  
• Developing a self-awareness in regard to attitudes, values, behavior patterns and so forth that influence work.
  
• Preparing for and utilizing opportunities of learning afforded in the company.
  
• Being consistent and punctual in the submission of all work assignments.

Wellington International is under no obligation to offer full-time employment to the student before or after graduation. Likewise, the student is under no obligation to the employer after completion of the internship. Employment at Wellington International is on an at-will basis unless otherwise stated in a written individual employment agreement signed by the President of the Company.This means that either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. 

About the Winter Equestrian Festival

Situated in the heart of Wellington, FL, the iconic "Winter Equestrian Capital of the World", Wellington International is the proud host of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). This internationally recognized 13-week event is the world's largest and longest-running hunter/jumper horse show. Every year, WEF opens its gates to thousands of riders from all 50 U.S. states and over 34 countries, cementing its reputation as a global equestrian hub. Spanning more than 111 acres, Wellington International is equipped with 18 competition arenas, over 400 permanent equine stalls, dedicated horse trails, pedestrian paths, and golf cart tracks. Beyond the equestrian sports, WEF offers an all-encompassing experience featuring VIP services, unmatched hospitality, versatile event spaces, and world-class shopping opportunities. With an annual contribution of more than $351 million to Palm Beach County's GDP and the creation of over 3,300 jobs, the festival's impact extends well beyond the facility. The Winter Equestrian Festival is a flagship event operated by Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC. For more information or to experience the equestrian excellence firsthand, visit www.wellingtoninternational.com