Intern – Strategic Partnerships, Events and Communications

• Application Deadline: Jan. 31 2026
• Washington
• On-site

Job Description

Reports to: Executive Director of the Green Transition Initiative

Location: Washington D.C. Office On-Site

Company: Green Transition Initiative in association with Business Sweden

Hours: 20-40 hours per week

Target start date: January 2026 (flexible)

Contract: 3-4 months

Pay: $20/hour

Be part of our journey and make an impact by bringing sustainable and innovative solutions to the US!

The Green Transition Initiative

The objective of the Green Transition Initiative (GTI) is to position Sweden as a key partner to U.S. cities and states in their urban transformation connect Swedish and U.S. stakeholders and leverage opportunities in sectors such as mobility energy and buildings. The initiative aims to strengthen innovation collaboration trade and investments between Sweden and the United States.

GTI is a joint initiative between the Embassy of Sweden in Washington D.C. Business Sweden the Swedish Energy Agency and Swedens innovation agency Vinnova.

Your Impact

The internship is a unique opportunity to promote collaboration between Sweden and the US and contribute to accelerating the green transition by communicating our purpose spreading awareness growing our brand and coordinating events. The intern will work alongside a senior project manager to collaborate on promotion initiatives between Sweden and key Swedish organizations/partners in the US including creating communications material social media content engage companies and stakeholders and support with event planning and management.

Your Projects & Learning Opportunities

The intern will work closely with and receive mentorship from their assigned Project Manager. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Develop hands-on experience in digital communications by supporting online initiatives that increase awareness and audience reach
• Build content creation and editorial skills through drafting designing and publishing GTIs monthly newsletter in collaboration with the team
• Strengthen social media and brand storytelling capabilities by creating and scheduling engaging content primarily for LinkedIn
• Gain exposure to website management and content optimization by contributing to updates and continuous improvements of the GTI website
• Learn program and event coordination fundamentals by assisting with market research logistics planning and coordination of venues catering and materials
• Enhance research synthesis and presentation skills by supporting thematic development and preparing presentations and briefing materials
• Develop stakeholder engagement and cross-cultural collaboration skills by supporting dialogue and coordination with Swedish organizations and U.S. partners