Business Development Intern, SACC Texas, Fall 2026
About the role
Founded in Houston in 1983, the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce Texas (SACC-Texas) is a state-wide business network with local chapters in Austin, Dallas and Houston. SACC-Texas’ local chapters work both individually and jointly to promote trade and investment between Sweden and Texas. The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce Texas is one of 18 Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce in the USA, working to facilitate and increase business between Texas and Sweden. Our three local chapters, and each city, offers local events and opportunities to network and help grow your business. We facilitate tailored business meetings, assist with transatlantic internships, host delegations, organize speaker events, and create networking opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Support the Chamber’s growth and day-to-day operations with a focus on business development, partnerships, and events.
- Identify and reach out to potential new individual and corporate members, initiate contact, follow up on leads, and support the onboarding of new members.
- Build and maintain relationships with existing members, corporate partners, sponsors, ensuring strong engagement and long-term value creation.
- Plan and execute business-focused events from start to finish, working with venues, speakers, sponsors, partners, supporting event marketing and follow-up.
- Contribute to strategic and operational initiatives aimed at strengthening SACC-Texas as an organization, including supporting improvements to internal processes, assisting with administrative tasks, and collaborating closely with board members across the Austin, Dallas, and Houston chapters.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled 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.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Interested in business development, sales, partnerships, or strategy.
- Structured, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks.
- Comfortable communicating with professionals and stakeholders.
- Experience from student organizations, startups, consulting, sales, or marketing.
- Previous international experience (academic or professional).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Interest in international business and cross-border relations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Qualifications
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Skills
- Business development.
- Sales.
- Partnerships.
- Event planning.
- Strategic thinking.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- This is a six-month internship starting in August of 2026.
- The internship does not provide monetary compensation as SACC-Texas is a non-profit organization.
- To be eligible for a J-1 visa, you must be a Swedish citizen.
- 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., as well as improve your English speaking and writing skills.
- Developing an understanding of U.S. customs and culture and becoming adept at cross-cultural communication are invaluable skills for your future career.
Pay
Unpaid
Schedule
Full-time
Benefits
- Applying for scholarships.
- Assistance with the visa application process.
Contact
Contact Person: Ted Nilervall
Contact Email: [email protected]