The Position:
As an intern, you will primarily handle trade relations and export promotion in the energy sector, focusing on wind, re-industrialization, and water and wastewater. You will also work within the overall framework for Danish-American trade. As the Embassy is responsible for helping Danish companies across all of The United States and Canada, and for coordinating the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ commercial effort in the region (North America), you will be an integrated part of the team, and will throughout your internship gain knowledge of:

• Research, data collection and presentation of American market conditions and economy within the green transition
• Possibility to visit and create new contacts to American companies, political institutions and organizations
• Knowledge about the American corporate world, social conditions and culture
• Access to the international community in Washington DC and experience the political and economic center first-hand
• Gain insight on how we work on Denmark’s biggest Embassy
• Be part of a positive work environment with friendly co-workers

The Candidate:

• You are enrolled at a higher educational institution focusing on renewable energy, climate change, politics, international relations, agriculture, economics, business or the like.
• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
• Office package skills are expected.
• You possess an independent drive along with a positive attitude when engaging in new tasks.
• You are interested in the green transition, renewable energy etc.
• You want to promote some of Denmark’s best green technologies in a challenging export market.

Some positions receive a high number of first-priority applications. To improve your chances, we encourage you to apply to several positions and locations that match your interests.

The Position

The Embassy of Denmark is looking for a highly motivated and qualified intern to assist Danish companies within the overall framework for Danish-American trade and export promotion. As an intern, you will be an integrated part of two teams, supporting the team’s work for Danish companies and industry organizations.

This includes supporting the Geopolitical Business Advisory team with planning and executing various events and delegations to advance Danish companies’ networks and access to key stakeholders and decision-makers. As a Geopolitical Business Advisory Intern, your work will focus on the U.S. at both federal and state level and will work closely with the Embassy’s teams. 

Furthermore, you will support the Defense Industry team in advancing trade and export promotion initiatives through event planning and execution, market research and trend analysis, and engagement with key government and industry stakeholders. As a Defense Trade Intern, your work will cover both the U.S. and Canadian markets and will work in close collaboration with the Embassy’s Defense team.

Your daily tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct market research, data collection and stakeholder mapping and engagement
• Support and work with events, delegations or meetings and roundtables to position Danish companies strategically towards American stakeholders
• Analyze new legislation on various topics e.g. trade and assist with geopolitical business advisory cases for Danish companies
• Supporting both teams in connecting Danish and American companies and stakeholders.
• Planning, coordination and executing export delegations, meeting programs and events in North America.
• Assist with administrative and event tasks within the team and at the Embassy

The Candidate

• You are enrolled at a higher educational institution focusing on social sciences, business, economics or similar
• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required
• Office package skills are expected
• You possess an independent drive along with a positive attitude when engaging in new tasks
• You are highly motivated, proactive and have a genuine interest in understanding and solving the business-related challenges that Danish companies face when entering/expanding presence in the US

The Position

The Embassy of Denmark in Washington, D.C. is looking for a highly motivated and qualified intern to join our Health & Life Science and Food & Agriculture teams. The internship offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of diplomacy, international business, trade promotion, and Global Public Affairs while working alongside some of Denmark's leading companies in one of the world's largest and most dynamic markets.

As an integrated member of the Embassy's Trade Council, you will contribute to strengthening commercial relations between Denmark and the United States through export promotion, Global Public Affairs, strategic stakeholder engagement, and political and commercial analysis. Working alongside Danish companies, U.S. government agencies, industry organizations, and other key stakeholders, you will gain first-hand insight into how business, politics, and diplomacy intersect.

Your daily tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct market research, stakeholder mapping, and political and commercial analysis.
• Support Danish companies through market intelligence and commercial case work.
• Support Global Public Affairs activities with government agencies, industry organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Plan and execute business delegations, meetings, and events.
• Draft reports, briefing material, newsletter articles, and presentations for companies and industry organizations.
• Assist with administrative and practical tasks related to the Embassy's activities.

The Candidate
We are looking for someone who:

• Is enrolled in a relevant higher education programme within business, economics, political science, international relations, public policy, food and agriculture, life sciences, or a related field.
• Has excellent written and spoken English.
• Combines strong analytical skills with a practical, can-do mindset.
• Is proactive, structured, and enjoys taking ownership.
• Thrives in an international environment where priorities can change quickly.
• Has a genuine interest in international trade, export promotion, and Global Public Affairs.

Beyond your qualifications, we value someone who enjoys both analytical work and practical execution. You should be just as comfortable preparing a stakeholder analysis as helping organize a delegation visit or Embassy event. We value initiative, teamwork, and a willingness to contribute wherever needed.

In return, you'll gain hands-on experience in diplomacy, business, and public affairs while working closely with leading Danish companies and key U.S. stakeholders. From day one, you'll take on meaningful responsibilities, build a strong professional network, and become part of an ambitious but informal team that values collaboration, initiative, and a good sense of humor.

The position 

As an intern at the Representation of Greenland in Washington, D.C. you will be part of a team that is focused on strengthening the relationship between Greenland and the United States, as well as Canada. Greenland remains an increasingly important actor, as the political, environmental, and economic interest for the Arctic continues to accelerate in North America and internationally. The representation is looking for an intern that will actively contribute to safeguarding and promoting Greenland’s interests in the USA and Canada, along with colleagues at the representation. Your areas of focus will be wide and varied, possibly ranging from political developments, trade, climate change, critical minerals, and more. However, you will have the opportunity to delve into you interests as well.

During your internship you will have the chance to cultivate skills within public diplomacy, networking, research, as well as learning how to navigate and work in an international and dynamic environment. Your specific tasks will include assist with the work of the representation’s SoMe channels, assist in coordinating events, research, writing reports, minutes and background notes, as well as participating in conferences and other events on behalf of the representation. In addition to this, you will also get the chance to experience life in a city that offers ample of cultural and social events, and an opportunity to expand your own professional network.

The Candidate

• Enrolled in a Master’s program, or third year of a Bachelor’s program.
• Has insight and interest in Greenland’s foreign policy relations.
• Being able to understand English (Greenlandic and Danish as far as possible as well is a plus, not a requirement).
• Takes initiative, is motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Office package on a user level is expected.
• General and user knowledge of social media is a plus, not a requirement. 

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Marie Jensen Suersaq at [email protected].

Some positions receive a high number of first-priority applications. To improve your chances, we encourage you to apply to several positions and locations that match your interests.

Atorfik
Washington D.C.-mi Kalaallit Nunaata Sinniisoqarfiani suliffimmi misiliinermi Kalaallit Nunaata, USA-p Canadallu suleqatigiinnerannut nukittorsaaqataanermut suleqataaffigissallugu sulissaatit. Issittumi naalakkersuinikkut, avatangiisitigut aningaasarsiornikkullu soqutiginninneq Amerikkami Avannarlermi nunarsuarmilu annertusiartuinnartillugu, Kalaallit Nunaat pingaaruteqarnerujartuinnartumik inissisimavoq.

Sinniisoqarfik Kalaallit Nunaata USA-mi Canadamilu soqutigisaanik siuarsaaqataarusuttumik suliffimmik misiliinermini pissarsiorpoq. Suliassatit siammasissuullutik assigiinngiiaartuussapput, ilaatigut politikkikkut ineriartorneq, niuerneq, silap pissusaata allanngoriartornera, aatsitassallu tungaatigut kiisalu allat sammisinnaavatit. Tamatuma saniatigut nammineq soqutigisavit itinerusumik samminissaannut periarfissaqassaatit. Suliffimmik misiliinerni public diplomacy, suleqatigisassanik attaveqatissarsiorneq (networking) aammalu paasissutissanik assigiinngitsunik katersineq (research) pillugit misilittagaqarfigilersinnaavatit, soorluttaaq nunarsuarmioqatigiit akornanni allanngorartuartumi qanoq sulisoqarnersoq paasisimasaqarfigalugulu misilittagaqarfigilissavat.

Siniisoqarfimmi suliffimmi misiliinerni suliassatit ilaraat sinniisoqarfiup attaveqaqatigiittarfii (Social Medias) pillugit ikiuunneq, aaqqissuussinernik ataqatigiissaarinermut ikiuunneq, paasissutissanik katersuineq, nalunaarusianik, imaqarnilianik tunuliaqutaasunillu allakkiortarneq kiisalu sinniisoqarfik sinnerlugu ataatsimiinnerni aaqqissuussinernilu allani peqataaneq. Minnerunngitsumik illoqarfik, kultuurikkut aaqqissuusinikkullu allatigut pisoqarfioqisumik misigisaqarfigissallugu aamma periarfissaqassaatit. 

Piumasaqaatit

• Kandidatimi imaluunniit ukiut pingajussaanik bacheloritut ilinniartuuneq.
• Kalaallit Nunaata nunanut allanut politikkeqarneranut ilisimasaqarneq soqutigisaqarnerlu.
• Tuluttut paasisinnaassuseqarnissat pisariaqarpoq. (Kalaallisut danskisullu paasisinnaaneq iluaqutaassaaq, piumasaqaataanngilarli).
• Piumassuseqartuunissat, eqeersimaartuunissat aammalu namminersorlutit suleqateqarlutillu sulisinnaassaatit.
• MS Office pakkemik atuisinnaaneq piumasaqaataavoq.
• Inuit attaveqaqatigiittarfiinik (social medianik) naliginnaasumik ilisimasaqarneq atuinermillu misilittagaqarneq iluaqutaassaaq, piumasaqaataanngilarli.

Atorfik pillugu apeqqutissaqaruit Marie Jensen Suersaq attavigisinnaavat uunga: [email protected].

Atorfiit ilaat siullertut salliutillugit qinnuteqarfigineqartarnerat annertusinnaavoq. Periarfissavit pitsaanerulersinnissaat anguniarlugu atorfiit sumiiffiillu soqutigisannut naapertuuttut arlallit qinnuteqarfiginissaat kaammattuutigaarput

The Embassy of Denmark in Washington D.C. is looking for two interns to support the Embassy’s work within foreign-, security- and development policy.

As an intern with the department for foreign, security and development policy, you will: 

• Take part in the daily work of monitoring and analysing American foreign-, security and development policy
• Contribute with background research, data collection and contributions for the department’s reporting
• Support the Embassy’s work with visiting delegations and events, including various practical tasks
• Get a good first hand impression of the political community in Washington D.C. as well as the functioning of the Embassy
• Participate in meetings with the American administration, Congress, and think tanks in Washington D.C.
• Gain a better understanding of the relationship between political theory and practice in the context of Danish and American foreign policy
• Gain greater insights into American social conditions and culture. 

The Candidate

• You are enrolled at a higher educational institution with an interest in U.S. foreign-, security- and development policy
• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required
• You have flair for information gathering, presentation, and writing
• Office package skills are expected
• You thrive in an international environment where an outgoing and curious approach is crucial
• You possess an independent drive along with a positive attitude when engaging in new tasks.

Some positions receive a high number of first-priority applications. To improve your chances, we encourage you to apply to several positions and locations that match your interests.

The Embassy of Denmark in Washington, D.C., is looking for two political and one economic intern to support the work within economic and domestic political affairs. 

As an intern with the department for economic and domestic political affairs, you will:

• Engage in the daily activities of monitoring and analyzing American domestic political affairs including Congress, economic affairs and security, trade policy, and development in sectors such as tech, health, energy, and shipping.
• Contribute to cables, background research, data collection, and submissions for the department's reporting.
• Support the Embassy's work with high level visits and events.
• Participate in meetings with the American administration, Congress, think tanks, and NGOs in Washington, D.C.
• Gain a deeper understanding of American social conditions and culture.
• Gain first-hand experience of the political community in Washington, D.C., as well as the operations of Denmark's largest bilateral embassy.
• Have the opportunity to visit and establish connections with American and Danish companies, political institutions, and organizations.

The Candidate

• You are enrolled at a higher educational institution within social science, economics, or financial studies
• Fluency in Danish and English (oral and written) is required
• Office package skills are expected
• You have flair for written communication, information gathering, and presentations
• You possess an independent drive along with a positive attitude when engaging in new tasks

Some positions receive a high number of first-priority applications. To improve your chances, we encourage you to apply to several positions and locations that match your interests.

The Defense Department at the Danish Embassy in Washington DC is responsible for maintaining and strengthening military cooperation with the United States and Canada. The department also handles a variety of tasks related to defense procurement, industry promotion, Foreign Military Sales, logistics, education and training, military exercises, visits, meetings, import/export permits, veteran affairs, official events, networking, and events etc. The Defense Department at the embassy monitors and analyzes news and developments in the Department of Defense, herein security policy, defense policy, technology, and military affairs. Further, the department supports Danish organizations and businesses, who seek to establish or strengthen their position in relation to the defense industry in the U.S. and Canada. 

Your daily tasks include, but not are not limited to: 

• Contribute to monitoring and analysis of news and developments in the Department of Defense, herein strategy, concepts, doctrine, organization, training, materiel, logistics, personnel
• Contribute to reporting to the Danish authorities, and key stakeholders, herein the Ministry of Defence, Defence Command Denmark, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Independent research, analysis, and drafting of cables; moreover, drafting of contributions to newsletters
• Participation in meetings, briefings, events, debates, and conferences at major think tanks in Washington D.C.
• Support the planning and execution of defense related visits from Danish delegations
• Practical tasks in relation to events on the Embassy, such as sending of invitations, guided tours, preparation of events, meetings etc.

The Candidate

• You have a bachelor’s degree, and are enrolled in a master’s degree program in political science, international security and/or law or similar programs related to security, defense, policy, and military affairs.
• Mastering Danish and English (oral and written) at a high level is required. 
• You have an independent drive along with a positive attitude when engaging in new tasks.
• Our ideal candidate has flair for media monitoring, including selection and systemization of information, analysis and synthesis of key points.
• Experience from the Danish Defence is an advantage, but not a prerequisite.

Some positions receive a high number of first-priority applications. To improve your chances, we encourage you to apply to several positions and locations that match your interests.

The Position
You will get an important role in the Embassy’s public and cultural diplomacy efforts and communication tasks with special focus on social media. One of your main tasks will be to create content for the Embassy’s social media platforms focusing on Danish values and culture, Danish export successes, Danish-American trade, and Danish green solutions. The intern will assist the Public and Cultural Diplomacy team in their daily work.

Your daily tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Creating content for the Embassy’s social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X), including taking photos, producing, graphics, editing and developing videos, etc.
• Participating in planning and execution of official visits, and cultural and public diplomacy events
• Taking part in developing public diplomacy efforts and engagements
• Conduct performance analysis of social media posts to optimize engagement and reach
• Taking part in promoting Denmark’s cultural profile in the US
• Taking part in media monitoring and press requests
• Graphic assistance and ad hoc administrative tasks

The Candidate

• You are enrolled at a higher educational institution focusing on communication, journalism, media, or marketing
• You are fluent in Danish and English (written and spoken)
• You have strong social media expertise, video editing skills, and web editing skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or similar
• Experience with social media analytics and reporting tools is a plus
• You have an interest in international political relations, culture, and communication
• You are open, independent and creative

Some positions receive a high number of first-priority applications. To improve your chances, we encourage you to apply to several positions and locations that match your interests.