International Marketing & Business Development Intern

SACC-USA; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SACC-DC is seeking a Marketing / Business Development intern for a 12-month program in Washington, DC, starting January 2027. The internship begins as a full-time role at the SACC-DC office, with a second phase of six months shared between the SACC-DC office and a SACC-DC member organization and a paid stipend during that phase.

Phase 2 is paid, supported by the Lars Bjerde Fund; candidates should be Swedish citizens or have strong ties for visa purposes.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a university program in a relevant field of study.
• Swedish citizenship or significant connections to Sweden (for U.S. visa purposes).
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in both Swedish and English.
• Experience with design tools like Canva or InDesign.
• Writing experience
• Excellent project management skills
• Capability to take initiative and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage our social media accounts, edit communication materials like our monthly newsletter, conduct interviews, and create other content.
• Assist in organizing and planning events, including both major flagship programs and smaller luncheons or Speaker’s events.
• Support the Chamber and its members in marketing activities.
• Work closely with the Executive Director and the rest of the office team to plan company visits, program high-ranking official delegation visits, etc.
• Manage regular administrative duties.
• Actively engage in communication initiatives and member services and oversee the day-to-day operations of the SACC-DC office.
• Facilitate network opportunities through Young Professionals

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Project management

Initiative / self-motivated

Bilingual Swedish/English

Education

University program in relevant field

Tools

Canva

InDesign

Job description

SACC-DC is seeking a Marketing / Business Development intern for a 12-month program in Washington, DC, starting January 2027. The internship begins as a full-time role at the SACC-DC office, with a second phase of six months shared between the SACC-DC office and a SACC-DC member organization and a paid stipend during that phase.

Phase 2 is paid, supported by the Lars Bjerde Fund; candidates should be Swedish citizens or have strong ties for visa purposes.