Intern for the Management Secretariat at the Danish Shipowners' Association – Spring 2027

Would you like to work close to the strategic and political decision-making process in an organization that represents the interests of Denmark's largest export industry?

Do you take responsibility, work analytically, and have the willingness to tackle tasks you may not have tried before? Then an internship in Danske Rederier's management secretariat is something for you.

About the internship

As an intern you will be an integrated part of the Management Secretariat, which supports the executive leadership and the board. The secretariat supports strategic decision-making processes, drives cross-cutting projects, and coordinates central efforts and events across the organization. A large part of the work involves planning events and activities relevant during the internship period, such as Folkemødet, Årsdag, Nytårskur and Pride.

The tasks are varied, and you will gain insight into central agendas within, among others, business policy, climate, emergency preparedness, education and the Danish shipping industry’s role nationally and internationally.

The internship corresponds to 30 ECTS and is carried out as a full-time placement (37 hours per week) with a start no later than February 1 to the end of June, in accordance with the student’s study program.

You will receive a thorough introduction and ongoing sparring, but also the opportunity to quickly take independent responsibility. The complexity of tasks and your responsibility will develop throughout the internship period in line with your competences. You will experience a dynamic work environment, so your responsibility will naturally need to follow.

We offer

• Insight into political advocacy for Denmark's largest export industry.
• A professionally challenging internship close to the organization’s leadership and strategic decision-making processes
• Opportunity to translate your academic knowledge into analyses, decision briefs and concrete solutions
• Quantitative and qualitative tasks across a wide range of subject areas and policy areas
• Independent responsibility, ongoing sparring and close collaboration with skilled and engaged colleagues
• An workplace with a fast pace, strong collegiality and room for both professionalism, fun and social activities, as well as a wonderful canteen with its own chef

Your tasks will include

• Planning and execution of events, including Nytårskur, Årsdag (Danske Rederier’s major industry day), Folkemøde and other internal and external events
• Practical and analytical support in handling cases and projects
• Research, notes and briefs across political and business agendas
• Contribute to development and improvement of Danske Rederier’s member communications, such as the website, email communications etc.
• A helping hand where needed—both on routine tasks and more complex tasks

We imagine that you

• Are pursuing a relevant master's program, for example political science, international business and politics, economics, business administration, public administration, international politics or another relevant social science program
• Have an internship as part of your studies for a minimum of 4 months
• Are politically curious and have a broad societal interest
• Have strong analytical skills and can structure complex issues and communicate conclusions clearly
• Are well-spoken in both Danish and English
• Are familiar with Microsoft Office
• Are social, engaged, flexible and have a good amount of initiative
• Are willing to take on both routine tasks and more demanding tasks
• Thrive in a busy daily life with many diverse tasks, can work independently and step in when the team needs to lift together
• You are quick to familiarize yourself with various programs and tools such as website backend, email systems, event systems, etc.

Practical information

It is a prerequisite that the internship can be credited toward the relevant education. The program is planned in accordance with the applicable study regulations. Acknowledgment is granted within the framework of the applicable rules. Internship positions are typically advertised twice a year in September and February.

Interested?

Send your application, CV, copies of the latest grades and relevant attachments as soon as possible via this link . We process applications on an ongoing basis.

You are welcome to contact Special Consultant Rikke Roi, ( +45 8188 3386 ) or Secretariat Manager Sofie Graves Jacobsen ( +45 6068 0982 ), if you have questions about the position.

Danske Rederier

Danske Rederier is an interest and employer organization for Danish shipping. Shipping is Denmark's largest export industry and the core of The Blue Denmark, which creates approximately 100,000 Danish jobs. We are an important industry from the capital to outer municipalities, including ferry traffic, which is an integral part of Danish infrastructure. Danish shipping stands for quality shipping, combining responsibility to its surroundings with strong competitiveness. See more at www.danishshipping.dk .