Marketing Intern, SIREUS, Fall 2024
SACC Chicago (Swedish American Chamber of Commerce Chicago)
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Washington, DC
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Posted March 14, 2026
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Commitments
Responsibilities
- Project activities & objectives
- Develop collaborations between Swedish-American business and academia
- Strengthen collaborations between Swedish and U.S. institutions of higher learning
- Enhance bilateral collaborations related to research, innovation and entrepreneurship
- Plan and execute seminars and events to promote Sweden as a destination for study, research and work
- We are seeking a marketing intern to help execute the SIREUS marketing plan, maintain and further develop an information-based website and expand our social media presence.
- You should also be able to create and design digital and printed materials; write news releases, propose and execute social media campaigns/ activities and support online as well as in-person events.
- As a marketing intern you will also be working closely with the event intern to support each other during different phases of the internship.
Commitments
Full Time | Washington D.C., United States | Posted: 27/02/2024
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.
This is a six-month internship starting in July of 2024.
The internship does not provide monetary compensation as SACC-USA is a non-profit organization.
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.
To be eligible for a J-1 visa, you must be a Swedish citizen.
This position provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience and business-related skills, while also 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.
Developing an understanding of U.S. customs and culture and becoming adept at cross-cultural communication are invaluable skills for your future career.
Duration of training period
Approx.
6 months
Start Date (flexible)
July 10, 2024
Unpaid
Application Deadline
April 19, 2024
State/Province
Not Met Priorities
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Requirements
- Enrolled or already graduated from one of SIREUS Member Universities within a relevant field of study (Communications, Marketing, Economics, Political Sciences, etc.)
- Ability to create and maintain a content plan for the project
- Excellent communication skills for creating content and news-updates on social media platforms and website.
- Knowledge in social media planning and ability to create a social media content plan
- Technical skills in Microsoft Office and Canva
- Excellent verbal and written skills in Swedish and English
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Passion for promoting Sweden and Swedish higher education in the U.S.
- To be eligible for a J-1 visa, you must be a Swedish citizen.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge within Google Analytics and Google Ads is a plus
- Seize this once-in-a-lifetime chance to gain a competitive edge—both in Sweden and internationally.
Education
- (Not required) – Enrolled or already graduated from one of SIREUS Member Universities within a relevant field of study (Communications, Marketing, Economics, Political Sciences, etc.)
- (Not required) – Passion for promoting Sweden and Swedish higher education in the U.S.
Full Time | Washington D.C., United States | Posted: 27/02/2024
About The Host Company
The Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce, SACC-USA, is the umbrella organization for 19 regional chambers across the United States. The mission of the SACC network is to facilitate trade, investment and knowledge exchange between Sweden and the U.S in both directions. In 2022, SACC-USA embarked on an exciting project called SIREUS.
About The Project
SIREUS is a three-year long collaboration project between The Swedish American Chambers of Commerce (SACC-USA) and 11 Swedish universities. The main focus is on knowledge exchange in innovation, science, and entrepreneurship, as well as talent mobility for students and researchers between Sweden and the U.S. This project is carried out in close collaboration with the universities, the Embassy of Sweden in Washington D.C. and the Swedish Institute. The project has since its launch gained great momentum and in January 2023, SIREUS Affiliation of American Universities was launched.
Project activities & objectives
Develop collaborations between Swedish-American business and academia
Strengthen collaborations between Swedish and U.S. institutions of higher learning
Enhance bilateral collaborations related to research, innovation and entrepreneurship
Plan and execute seminars and events to promote Sweden as a destination for study, research and work
We are seeking a marketing intern to help execute the SIREUS marketing plan, maintain and further develop an information-based website and expand our social media presence. You should also be able to create and design digital and printed materials; write news releases, propose and execute social media campaigns/ activities and support online as well as in-person events. As a marketing intern you will also be working closely with the event intern to support each other during different phases of the internship.
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.
Requirements
Enrolled or already graduated from one of SIREUS Member Universities within a relevant field of study (Communications, Marketing, Economics, Political Sciences, etc.)
Ability to create and maintain a content plan for the project
Excellent communication skills for creating content and news-updates on social media platforms and website.
Knowledge in social media planning and ability to create a social media content plan
Technical skills in Microsoft Office and Canva
Excellent verbal and written skills in Swedish and English
Ability to work independently and in teams
Passion for promoting Sweden and Swedish higher education in the U.S.
Knowledge within Google Analytics and Google Ads is a plus
Benefits
This is a six-month internship starting in July of 2024. The internship does not provide monetary compensation as SACC-USA is a non-profit organization. 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. To be eligible for a J-1 visa, you must be a Swedish citizen. This position provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience and business-related skills, while also 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. Seize this once-in-a-lifetime chance to gain a competitive edge—both in Sweden and internationally.
Apply Below
Job Information
Host Company Name
Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce, SACC-USA
Host Company Homepage
https://www.sireus.org/
Duration of training period
Approx. 6 months
Start Date (flexible)
July 10, 2024
Compensation
Unpaid
Location
Washington DC
Application Deadline
April 19, 2024
State/Province
District of Columbia
Country
United States
Zip/Postal Code
20007
Contact Person
Siri Persdotter Carlsson
Contact E-mail
sacctalentmobility@sacc-usa.org
About The Host Company
The Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce, SACC-USA, is the umbrella organization for 19 regional chambers across the United States. The mission of the SACC network is to facilitate trade, investment and knowledge exchange between Sweden and the U.S in both directions. In 2022, SACC-USA embarked on an exciting project called SIREUS.
About The Project
SIREUS is a three-year long collaboration project between The Swedish American Chambers of Commerce (SACC-USA) and 11 Swedish universities. The main focus is on knowledge exchange in innovation, science, and entrepreneurship, as well as talent mobility for students and researchers between Sweden and the U.S. This project is carried out in close collaboration with the universities, the Embassy of Sweden in Washington D.C. and the Swedish Institute. The project has since its launch gained great momentum and in January 2023, SIREUS Affiliation of American Universities was launched.
Project activities & objectives
Develop collaborations between Swedish-American business and academia
Strengthen collaborations between Swedish and U.S. institutions of higher learning
Enhance bilateral collaborations related to research, innovation and entrepreneurship
Plan and execute seminars and events to promote Sweden as a destination for study, research and work
We are seeking a marketing intern to help execute the SIREUS marketing plan, maintain and further develop an information-based website and expand our social media presence. You should also be able to create and design digital and printed materials; write news releases, propose and execute social media campaigns/ activities and support online as well as in-person events. As a marketing intern you will also be working closely with the event intern to support each other during different phases of the internship.
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.
Requirements
Enrolled or already graduated from one of SIREUS Member Universities within a relevant field of study (Communications, Marketing, Economics, Political Sciences, etc.)
Ability to create and maintain a content plan for the project
Excellent communication skills for creating content and news-updates on social media platforms and website.
Knowledge in social media planning and ability to create a social media content plan
Technical skills in Microsoft Office and Canva
Excellent verbal and written skills in Swedish and English
Ability to work independently and in teams
Passion for promoting Sweden and Swedish higher education in the U.S.
Knowledge within Google Analytics and Google Ads is a plus
Benefits
This is a six-month internship starting in July of 2024. The internship does not provide monetary compensation as SACC-USA is a non-profit organization. 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. To be eligible for a J-1 visa, you must be a Swedish citizen. This position provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience and business-related skills, while also 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. Seize this once-in-a-lifetime chance to gain a competitive edge—both in Sweden and internationally.
Apply Below
Job Information
Host Company Name
Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce, SACC-USA
Host Company Homepage
https://www.sireus.org/
Duration of training period
Approx. 6 months
Start Date (flexible)
July 10, 2024
Compensation
Unpaid
Location
Washington DC
Application Deadline
April 19, 2024
State/Province
District of Columbia
Country
United States
Zip/Postal Code
20007
Contact Person
Siri Persdotter Carlsson
Contact E-mail
sacctalentmobility@sacc-usa.org