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. We are now seeking highly motivated individuals for our Fall 2026 internship positions.
About the internship
The Marketing & Communications position is a six-month internship located in San Diego, CA, with a preferred start in July 2026.
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.
Duties and responsibilities
The Marketing & Communications Intern’s primary focus is to lead and execute the Chamber’s marketing, communications, and digital engagement strategy.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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.
PLEASE NOTE: 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.
