12-Month Intern Opportunity at SACC SF/SV
In collaboration with Stipendiefonden för Svensk Utlandsungdom
What we offer
As an intern at SACC-SF/SV, you gain a unique opportunity to be part of the dynamic and innovative environment of the Bay Area. Our small, driven team works in an entrepreneurial and hands-on way, similar to a startup, giving you exposure to a wide range of responsibilities and skill sets.
During your year with us, you will expand your professional network, gain practical international experience, and develop valuable skills within business development, events, marketing, and relationship management. You will work in an inspiring setting, collaborate with industry leaders and professionals across multiple sectors, and gain a competitive edge both in Sweden and internationally.
This is a rare opportunity to experience one of the world’s most influential business ecosystems while building a strong professional foundation.
Internship DescriptionThis internship is a broad and hands-on role combining responsibilities within events, sponsorship, membership services, sales, marketing, and project coordination.
The intern will, together with colleagues, plan, organize, and execute a variety of events, conferences, and visiting Swedish business delegations. Responsibilities include contributing to event concept development, supporting logistics and technical coordination, assisting with timelines and budgets, coordinating partners and speakers, preparing sponsorship materials, and participating in post-event follow-ups.
The role includes a strong element of sales and outreach. The intern will work closely with the team to identify and approach potential speakers, sponsors, and new member companies, and support long-term relationship building and business development efforts.
Marketing is an integrated part of the role. In collaboration with colleagues, the intern will contribute to event promotion, content creation, marketing materials, and consistent communication across digital platforms and channels.
In addition, the intern will support membership services by helping maintain the membership database, communicating with members and corporate partners, and contributing to member engagement initiatives.
The position reports directly to the Executive Director and involves close collaboration with the team.
Required Qualifications
- Higher education within a relevant field
- Relevant work or extracurricular experience
- Structured, creative, and outgoing personality with strong initiative and sales aptitude
- Strong teamwork skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, flexible attitude
- Service-minded and solution-oriented
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Swedish and English
- Prestigeless, hands-on, and proactive
Terms & ConditionsThe internship is a 12-month position starting in the last week of August 2026.
The intern will receive financial support from Stipendiefonden för Svensk Utlandsungdom to enable living and working in San Francisco during the year.
SACC-USA will assist with the visa application process. Applicants must be Swedish citizens eligible for a J-1 visa to be considered.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please send your cover letter and resume in English to:
Mats Andersson
mats.andersson@sacc-sf.org
Application deadline: March 1, 2026
