Events & Communication Manager

CIEE Barcelona; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Temporary-to-permanent contract

International team

Student-focused environment

Job summary

CIEE Barcelona is seeking a proactive Student Life Manager to lead events, communications and student services at our Barcelona Study Center. You will manage a small team, design activities and coordinate local marketing to engage participants and strengthen our brand.

The role requires fluency in Catalan, Spanish and English, strong project management, and the ability to travel for day trips and events. This is a dynamic, international environment focused on intercultural exchange.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and leading student life programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and coordinate logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 1–4 staff and assign roles.
• Plan and oversee orientation and transport for arrivals.
• Develop semester activity agendas and day trips.
• Lead social media and local communications campaigns.
• Monitor expenses and produce monthly reports.

Skills

Fluency in Catalan, Spanish & English

Team leadership

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Final Cut

Job description

Position: Student Life Manager - Events & Communication Manager

Reports to: Student Life Director

Location: CIEE Barcelona, Spain

Why work with us:

• You will change the world. CIEE builds bridges between different people, different countries, and different cultures. We help young people participate in high-quality international exchange and study abroad programs that bring the world together. We change lives, our alumni change the world. Be part of the change!
• You will be part of a fast-paced, international, diverse, and collaborative team of professionals. CIEE operates the largest nonprofit network of study abroad locations, with facilities and staff in almost 30 countries. Additionally, we help international participants from over 130 countries come to the USA each year. Committed to excellence and solving whatever problem the world throws at them, CIEE professionals work on international teams, and are dedicated to advancing our 75-year-old mission to make the world a more peaceful place.

Who we are:

CIEE is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world.

Who you are:

The E&C Manager works to design and administer non-academic support services for all CIEE Barcelona Study Center programs. These services include on-site orientation, CIEE-sponsored cultural activities and other student services. Specifically, this position is responsible for developing and carrying out cultural activities in close collaboration with other members of the team. The role also leads the Barcelona Study Center’s local communications and marketing efforts, overseeing social media, content creation, local marketing strategies, and brand implementation to strengthen the Center’s visibility, engagement, and alignment with CIEE’s corporate identity.

What you’ll do:

Oversee a team of 1-4 staff for your area, making sure they all receive proper training and have clear roles and responsibilities. This applies to permanent and seasonal staff.

Establish the annual budget for areas or responsibility with the supervision of Student Life Director and monitor the proper use of funds. Monthly reports are required.

Provide support with other tasks to other Department when needed.

Activities & Events:

• oPlan orientation logistics (in coordination with Program Managers)
• oOrganize and implement all the transport logistics to pick up students at the airport on arrival and transfers to the final accommodation.

Day trips & activities:

• oDefine and develop the agenda for the semester of activities & day trips that support the needs and learning goals of individual programs.
• oManage the suppliers, bookings, and logistics of day trips and activities.
• oReview expenses to ensure that budget goals are met, submit timely and accurate forecasts (manage suppliers’ invoices with the admin team).
• oDevelop and implement experiential learning and volunteer opportunities and events.

Other local and global events coordination.

MKT & Communication

• Design and implement the content calendar for Social Networks (Instagram, Linkedin and others).
• Create and implement the communication plan in collaboration with other departments.
• Develop and supervise other communication materials such as newsletters, handouts, Eventbrite, etc.

What you’ll bring:

• Ability to handle multiple ongoing tasks and prioritize appropriately.
• Flexible and able to respond quickly to changing circumstances. Must have a high tolerance for ambiguity.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Fluency in Catalan, Spanish and English (English level should be at least C1).
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Adobe, Final cut.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to customer service and professionalism.
• Demonstrated integrity, self-motivation, and a proactive, “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to apply good judgment under pressure and to make reasoned and informed decisions in sensitive situations.
• Availability to travel on student day trips on some weekends and during some evenings when required.
• Readiness to grow and develop yourself, our client group, and our Company.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to embrace CIEE’s Core Values (Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion and Problem Solving) and culture.

What do we offer you?

• The opportunity to work at a dynamic, multi-national company based in one of Europe’s most exciting cities.
• The chance to learn in your role with the potential for future growth.
• A wonderful workplace -- full of action, fun-loving colleagues, and lots of students!
• A flexible work schedule, with Friday afternoons off.
• This contract is initially offered as temporary, but it might become permanent after the initial 6-month period.