Barcelona City Manager - University Intern Abroad Program
Sage Corps is an international internship program that sends top university students to work with entrepreneurs at startups for eight weeks. Host startups are affiliated with a local business accelerator, incubator, or co‑working space with whom Sage Corps partners.
Past students have made contributions to their companies in short periods of time, whether it was developing a web/mobile platform or market entry strategy for a startup. Sage Corps currently seeks a city manager who will be living in Barcelona this summer from June 6 through August 2, 2026.
In addition to work experience abroad, students also attend cultural and professional events. Finally, students connect with our alumni community of 1,900+ young professionals who provide career advice and potential job contacts.
Sage Corps is seeking city managers for its summer programs (June-August). This part‑time position will require approximately 5 hours of work per week over eight weeks with some ramp‑up work in advance.
Responsibilities
* Act as local contact and culture/language resource for a cohort of top U.S. university students who will spend eight weeks working for local startups
* Curate and develop a calendar of weekly events and activities for Sage Corps students to attend while in‑country
* Provide 24/7 on‑call emergency phone support in partnership with a local co‑manager
* Support and handle any on‑site crises in coordination with Sage Corps HQ
* Provide immediate and pertinent communication with Sage Corps HQ in the event of an emergency
* Coordinate with local partners (student housing, medical professionals, other local partners) in case of emergency
* Communicate with Sage Corps HQ weekly regarding events and program management
* Assist students in adjusting to a new culture and maximizing learning opportunities
* Potentially identify a colleague or friend to serve as city coordinator to assist in case of emergency or unavailability of city manager
* Assist with program setup if needed, including housing site visits and arranging some orientation events
* Act as liaison between Sage Corps and local host incubators/accelerators, host startups, and local professional contacts in the startup ecosystem (entrepreneurs, angel and VC investors, influencers/connectors, corporations)
* Help source new host startups that will offer internships to our students for the summer, if possible
Requirements
* At least two years of post‑university work experience
* Enjoys working with and mentoring university students
* Experience leading groups and organizing events
* Excellent local knowledge of the city in which students are working
* Strong public speaking skills and a strong command of the English language
* Conversant in the host city’s local language
* Strong organizational skills
* Knowledge of/experience in the local startup ecosystem is helpful
* Freelancers or those with flexible remote jobs living in Barcelona are preferred
* Must commit to being in the host city for the program dates, or have a back‑up city manager working with you cover those dates; preference is for candidates who commit to being in the city for these dates for Summer 2026
Program Dates
Barcelona: June 6 – August 2, 2026
Compensation
Based on the 5 hours per week commitment, the total stipend for the City Manager for the program is $1,500 USD. Two city managers can also split the total program stipend differently based on agreed workloads.
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