Business Operations Intern

Paid Startup Internship — Business, Operations & Marketing

Location: Winter Park, FL
Schedule: At least one in-office weekday from 10:30 AM–1:30 PM (Exact day flexible)
Type: Paid Internship

About Swelly

Swelly is a fast-growing family lifestyle brand on a mission to make water play unforgettable.

Our hero product, the Swelly Underwater Scooter, is a first-of-its-kind water toy designed specifically for kids. Our products are already being sold at premier destinations and retailers including The Ritz-Carlton, Miami Beach, East Hampton, Boca Raton, and right here in Winter Park.

We're a two-founder team building the company from the ground up—and we're looking for someone who wants to be in the middle of it all.

This isn't an internship where you'll be given one narrow task and asked to repeat it all semester. You'll get exposure to marketing, e-commerce, operations, sales, retail, customer experience, content, and the day-to-day realities of building a consumer brand.

The Role

We're looking for a high-energy, entrepreneurial self-starter who is excited to learn how a real consumer startup operates.

You'll work directly with the founders and help move the business forward wherever you can make an impact.

What You'll Do

Business & Operations

Assist with day-to-day business operations and administrative projects

Help with inventory, fulfillment, packaging, shipping, and product organization

Assist with Shopify, orders, customer service, and e-commerce operations

Help research vendors, suppliers, retailers, events, and business opportunities

Organize information, spreadsheets, and projects to help keep the business running smoothly

Jump into new projects as they arise—because at a startup, there's always something new

Marketing & Brand

Help develop and execute marketing initiatives across digital and real-world channels

Create and organize content for Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, email, and other marketing channels

Shoot and edit short-form photo and video content

Help develop creative concepts, campaigns, promotions, and product launches

Assist with copywriting, product descriptions, email marketing, and brand messaging

Help research trends, competitors, influencers, and potential marketing opportunities

Track marketing initiatives and help identify what's working

Sales, Retail & Partnerships

Assist with wholesale and retail outreach

Research potential retail partners and new sales opportunities

Help communicate with existing retail and wholesale partners

Assist with preparing materials for retailers, events, and trade shows

Help identify potential brand collaborations, influencers, and strategic partnerships

Startup Life

Be willing to do a little bit of everything

Take ownership of projects rather than waiting to be told what to do

Bring ideas to the table and help turn them into reality

Work directly with the founders and see firsthand how decisions are made

Help solve problems as they come up

Who We're Looking For

We're less concerned with having the "perfect" resume and more interested in finding someone who is smart, curious, proactive, organized, and willing to get their hands dirty.

You might be a great fit if you:

Are entrepreneurial and genuinely interested in how businesses are built

Want hands-on experience at a growing consumer brand

Are comfortable taking initiative and figuring things out independently

Are organized, dependable, and detail-oriented

Have strong communication and writing skills

Are creative and have a good eye for branding and aesthetics

Are comfortable learning new tools and technology

Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change

Aren't afraid to tackle tasks outside of your job description

Have an interest in marketing, entrepreneurship, e-commerce, retail, or consumer products

Bonus experience: Canva, CapCut, Shopify, social media, Excel/Google Sheets, email marketing, graphic design, photography, or previous startup experience.

What You'll Get

Real startup experience—not busywork.

Direct access to and mentorship from the two founders

Hands-on experience across business, operations, marketing, sales, e-commerce, and retail

The opportunity to take ownership of real projects that directly impact the company

A behind-the-scenes look at building and scaling a consumer brand

Exposure to product development, manufacturing, wholesale, DTC, retail, and brand strategy

The opportunity to build a resume with tangible accomplishments—not just a list of internship duties

Swelly product perks

A fun, creative, entrepreneurial work environment in Winter Park

Why Swelly?

If you're someone who has ever thought, "I want to start my own business someday," this is the kind of experience that will show you what that actually looks like.

You'll see the wins, the challenges, the messy middle, and everything in between. You'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas, learn directly from the founders, and see your work go from idea → execution → results.

We're looking for someone who wants to learn, contribute, and grow with us.

If that sounds like you, we'd love to meet you.