Marketing & Communication Intern, SACC San Diego, Spring 2027

About the Host Company

The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in San Diego (SACC San Diego) was founded in 1989 and is the largest Swedish non-profit business organization in San Diego. Our mission is to promote and facilitate trade and commerce between Sweden and the greater San Diego area, while providing a broad spectrum of services to our members and enhancing Swedish-American networks in the U.S. and Sweden.

About the Internship

The Marketing & Communications position is a six-month internship located in San Diego, CA, with a preferred start in January 2027. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience in marketing, communications, event execution, and international business development. Interns develop professional skills while building a strong network in one of the world's leading regions for telecommunications, life sciences, defense, and innovation. Interns work closely with the Board of Directors and leadership team and serve as key executors of the Chamber's initiatives, projects, webinars, events, and daily operations. In short, this role plays an essential part in ensuring the overall success, visibility, and effectiveness of SACC San Diego.

Responsibilities

• Planning, promoting, and supporting webinars and virtual programming
• Developing and executing marketing campaigns across email, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook
• Creating engaging content including newsletters, graphics, event invitations, and social media posts
• Managing website updates and maintaining consistent branding
• Supporting event marketing for Chamber programs, networking events, and delegations
• Maintaining close communication with strategic partners and corporate members
• Supporting member outreach and engagement initiatives
• Assisting in identifying and attracting new members through targeted communication efforts
• Tracking marketing performance metrics and recommending growth strategies

The intern will have overall responsibility for ensuring professional, consistent, and strategic communication across all platforms while helping strengthen relationships with current and prospective members.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a university program or recently graduated within a relevant field
• Able to work full-time for six consecutive months
• Fluent in both oral and written Swedish and English
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
• Outgoing with strong communication skills
• Highly organized with strong administrative capabilities
• A Swedish citizen (required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant practical work experience and/or extracurricular activities
• Previous international experience (studying and/or working abroad)
• Experience in marketing, communications, sales, or event planning
• Project management or leadership experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage and influence others
• Interest in international business, entrepreneurship, and transatlantic collaboration

Benefits

This is a six-month unpaid internship starting in January 2027. As SACC-USA is a non-profit organization, the internship does not provide monetary compensation. 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 J-1 visa application process (Swedish citizenship required for eligibility).

The 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., 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.

Application deadline: September 30 (recruitment on a rolling basis; early submission strongly encouraged). Duration: 6 months. Location: San Diego, CA 92109. Contact: Maud Stache, SACCTraineeProgram@sacc-usa.org.