Regional Chamber Liaison Intern, SACC-USA Spring 2027
Full Time | Washington, D.C.| Posted: 11/09/2026
The Gull & Stellan Ljungberg Foundation announces a scholarship that provides a unique opportunity to work for one year at the Swedish American Chambers of Commerce Inc. (SACC-USA) in Washington, D.C. The scholarship is aimed at individuals with ties to the municipalities of Uddevalla or Trollhättan and who are pursuing post-secondary education, for example at Högskolan Väst, and wish to deepen their understanding of international trade and the specific conditions shaping the future of wholesale and retail trade.
About the Gull & Stellan Ljungberg Foundation The foundation supports students with ties to Uddevalla or Trollhättan who are pursuing post-secondary education and planning to study abroad with a linguistic focus. In addition to multi-year studies abroad and exchange programs, the foundation occasionally grants funding for internships and fieldwork abroad. In line with this, the foundation is now offering a special scholarship linked to a one-year internship at SACC-USA.
About the host company
The Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce, SACC-USA, serves as the umbrella organization for 19 regional chambers across the United States. The mission of the SACC network is to facilitate and support trade, commerce, and investment between Sweden and the U.S. in both directions.
Our chamber serves as a dynamic platform for the exchange of trade insights and networking opportunities.To achieve this mission, we regularly organize business forums, networking gatherings, social events, and other engaging activities that cater to both businesses and individuals within our membership base. Members derive benefits from a diverse range of services provided through our international network, and we also facilitate access to a global network of chambers of commerce and business associations. The SACC Summit and Executive Forum stand out as our two most prominent events.
Internship Description
The internship entails one year of full-time training at the SACC-USA office in Washington, D.C. The internship period begins in late January (upon agreement) and lasts for twelve months. In the role of intern at SACC-USA, you are expected to contribute to strengthening the cohesion within our national network of 19 regional chambers of commerce. You will become a central link between SACC-USA, as the umbrella organization, and the regional chambers across the U.S.
The internship involves:
Acting as a point of contact for representatives from the regional chambers
Mapping and understanding their needs, challenges, and priorities
Matching them with relevant resources, support, or opportunities within SACC-USA's national programs
Promoting collaboration between the chambers and contributing to the development of joint initiatives
Coordinating the network's overall projects, such as trade delegations, joint activities, and national initiatives
The role is both operational and strategic. You will work closely with SACC-USA's management and gain unique insight into how international business networks are built, maintained, and developed.
Qualifications
Connection to Uddevalla or Trollhättan municipality
Currently studying at, or recently graduated from, a university in a relevant field of study.
Swedish citizen or holding strong ties to Sweden.
Excellent proficiency in English and Swedish, both written and spoken.
Experience in project coordination, preferably from student organizations, professional life, or international contexts.
Accustomed to relationship building and stakeholder management.
Strong organizational and administrative skills, including solid proficiency in MS Office.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive processes forward.
Basic understanding of business development, trade, or international cooperation.
DEADLINE: Recruitment is conducted on a rolling basis, and early submission is therefore strongly encouraged.
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Job Information
Client Name The Swedish American Chambers of Commerce USA, SACC-USA
