Marketing & Business Intern, Spring 2025

Marketing & Business Intern, SACC-DC, Spring 2025Full Time Washington, D.C. Posted : 09 / 04 / 2024Job Description

The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce of Washington D.C. (SACC-DC) is looking for a Marketing & Business intern starting January 2025.

The internship is a 6-month, full-time program.

Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.

Washington, DC, is a vibrant city and international hub. SACC-DC works at the crossroads between politics and business and is part of a dynamic team at the House of Sweden at the Georgetown waterfront.

We share facilities with the Swedish Embassy, SACC USA, and several Swedish companies.

After completing the internship at SACC DC, the intern will have gained hands-on experience and established a broad network to further their international careers.

Responsibilities

• Manage our social media accounts, edit communication material, such as our monthly newsletter, conduct interviews, and create other content.
• Assist in organizing and planning events, both significant flagship programs and smaller luncheons or Speaker’s events.
• Support the Chamber and its members in marketing activities.
• Perform business / finance-related tasks such as bookkeeping and invoicing.
• Work closely with the Executive Director and the rest of the office team to plan seminars, company visits, and arrange high-ranking official delegation visits.
• Handle routine administrative tasks.
• Actively engage in communication initiatives and member services and oversee the day-to-day operations of the SACC-DC office.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled, or recently graduated, in a university program or graduated within a relevant field of study.
• Swedish citizenship or strong ties to Sweden (for U.S. VISA purposes).
• Excellent verbal and written skills in both Swedish and English.
• Experience with design tools such as Canva or InDesign.
• Writing experience.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.

PLEASE NOTE : While candidates are welcome to apply for multiple positions at SACC, it's important to highlight that accepting an offered position and subsequently accepting a second position at SACC is not allowed.

Doing so will result in disqualification from both positions.

About the host company

The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce of Washington D.C. (SACC-DC) is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to developing business relations between the United States and Sweden.

Since 1989, SACC-DC has offered opportunities to explore and develop mutually beneficial U.S. Swedish professional opportunities through business and social events.

SACC-DC is one of 20 local chambers across the United States, cooperating under the umbrella organization SACC-USA. Through various initiatives, such as business forums, networking gatherings, social events, and various engaging activities, we strive to cater to the diverse needs of our membership base, comprising both businesses and individuals.

Benefits

This is a 12-month internship starting in January, 2025. As an Intern abroad, you can apply for scholarships. Depending on the university program, some students may also be eligible for student aid from CSN.

SACC-USA will assist with the visa application process. You must be a Swedish citizen to be eligible for a J-1 visa.

This position provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience and business-related skills while developing a professional international network.

Working in a highly inspirational atmosphere and collaborating with industry leaders and professionals across various business sectors will allow you to acquire new experiences and enhance your skills.

You will gain insight into how business is conducted in the U.S. and improve your English speaking and writing skills. Understanding U.

S. customs and culture and becoming adept at cross-cultural communication are invaluable skills for your future career.

Client Name : SACC-DC

Host company homepage : https : / / www.sacc-dc.org /

Duration of training period : 6 months

Start Date : January 2025

Compensation : Unpaid

Location : Washington, D.C.

Application Deadline : October 31, 2024

Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis and can be offered the position before the application deadline.

Industry : Regional Chambers

Country : United States

Zip / Postal Code : 20007

Contact Person : Johan Lindbeck

Contact E-mail : [email protected]

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