What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Communications Intern position at GACC WEST – Representative of German Business?
Launch Your International Career in the Heart of Innovation
As the GACC West - part of the global German Chambers of Commerce network - we're the innovation outpost for German companies in Silicon Valley. Our agile team connects German excellence with American innovation across renewable energy, cleantech, mobility, smart manufacturing, AI, and emerging tech verticals.
As Marketing and Communications Intern, you will play a key role in engaging and growing our transatlantic community by shaping our overall content strategy and brand voice as well as promoting our programs, services and events.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead digital storytelling across platforms
- Drive engagement across social media, mailings and other channels
- Analyze campaign performance
- Design marketing visuals and edit video material
- Plan business events and conferences in various industries
- Develop our innovation-focused content
- Contact & website management (Ibexa-based)
Your Growth Opportunities:
- Work at the intersection of German engineering and Silicon Valley innovation
- Build an international professional network
- Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Real project ownership from day one
What You Bring:
- Recent/upcoming degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field
- Digital Marketing/Communications experience
- Creative and curious communication enthusiast
- Proactive and self-driven problem solver
- Bilingual proficiency in German and English
- Passion for innovation, tech and international business
Internship Details:
· 38 hours per week
· Monthly salary of $ 3.404.64
· 20 days paid vacation per year
· 15 national holidays
· Duration: 12 months
· Start Date: mid-April 2026
· Support with the J-1 visa application
Join us in shaping the future of German American business relations. Please send your compelling application documents (cover letter and resume in English) to Sabine Grad (career_sf@gaccwest.com).
Due to the high number of applicants, we cannot answer every application individually. We will reach out to you if we want to move forward with your application. Thank you very much for your understanding.
Please note: In compliance with U.S. federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.