Deadline: April 17, 2026
Applications are invited for the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation Internship 2026. The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation offers an internship position in Communications and Event Management for BA/MA level students and recent graduates for the fall of 2026. This internship provides an opportunity to develop professional skills in a dynamic international environment by playing an integral role in the Foundation’s event management, including the organisation of the annual Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture. In addition, the intern will contribute to the Foundation’s strategic and operational communications work.
The intern will work closely with the coordination of the Lecture such as outreach and communications, registration, and other logistics. In addition to the Lecture, the intern will contribute to communications across the Foundation’s programmes, such as producing stories and visuals for digital channels, supporting the launch of new publications, and helping organise knowledge-sharing events and webinars about multilateral cooperation.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and executing (high-level) international meetings, seminars and events including the annual Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture
- Provide support in outreach and communications (website, social media, newsletter)
- Produce and edit visuals such as photographs and short videos
- Help in drafting, editing of concept notes, reports, blogs and publications
- Perform additional tasks as needed
Eligibility
- Applicants should be enrolled in or recently graduated from a BA/MA programme in a relevant field.
- Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities are essential, as are excellent communication and writing skills in English.
- Previous experience with the United Nations or in an international environment is an asset.
Application
Send your application to [email protected] no later than 17 April 2026, with “Last Name, First Name: “Communications and Event Management Internship Application” in the subject heading. The application should be in English and include a short letter of interest and a CV.
International applicants must ensure that their student residence permit in Sweden allows them to undertake an internship. If the internship is not part of their formal studies in Sweden, a separate permit from the Swedish Migration Agency may be required before applying.
For more information, visit Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation Internship.
