Description
The On-Site Program Contractor role is designed to support the Student Success Team of Absolute Internship in Barcelona, research, plan, and eventually coordinate the on-site program in one of our host cities: Barcelona, Hong Kong, Krakow, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Paris, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Stockholm, Tokyo, or the Kansai region.
Location: Shanghai
Type: Full-time project-based contract. This is a project-based position. A competitive fixed fee will be paid, along with paid public transportation and the opportunity for housing (if applicable).
Duration: May 6 - August 28, 2026
Main tasks of the project:
Part 1: Orientation, training, and program integration
- Complete training and orientation for the first three weeks on the job
- Research and help the Operations team book and plan the activities in your assigned city
- Liaise and communicate with our students via phone and email before and during the entire program
- Help the Operations team complete all the documentation needed from the students before their arrival
Program Operations Support
Part 2: Program Coordinator in assigned Program Location
- Plan program events and program logistics for students with a given budget together with the Student Success Team
- Act as a role model for participants by conducting yourself in a mature, responsible, and professional manner throughout the program time
- Lead and support in the areas of customer service, resident advising, marketing and promotions, community building, and event planning and execution
- Act as health & safety support for students on site
- Collect marketing material, such as photos and videos, from students.
Requirements
Ideal Qualities and Experience:
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:
- Previous study or intern abroad experiences are a must.
- Previous experience in effectively leading and running faculty-led programs or other international educational programs
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
- Passion for international experiences with a global mindset
Resourceful - Strong communicator with excellent writing, verbal, and presentation skills in English and the local language
- Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple competing requests
- Comfortable building relationships with people on behalf of the brand
- Social media savvy and a strong sense of Customer Service
- Able and eager to wear many hats and collaborate with a small (but mighty!) team
Skills you will gain during your time at Absolute Internship:
- Social media savvy and a strong sense of Customer Service
- Strong communication skills, both in writing and verbal
- Deep understanding of different industries, types of companies, and internship roles
- Ability to identify internship opportunities for different internship areas
- Understanding of different international markets per program location
- Ability to effectively communicate with our clients (both students and companies) in a consultative manner
- Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations with international people
- Ability to navigate and solve challenges via email, phone, and in-person in cross-cultural situations
Expectations and goals:
Key mission:
- Support our students and ensure a smooth customer experience.
You should expect:
- A lot of research, follow-ups, emails and phone calls, meeting companies and networking, and cultural differences that you must respect and adhere to.
- We expect professionalism at all times; promptness in terms of communication (12-hour email response policy); proactiveness, independent work; and speaking and writing in a professional business language via email and phone.
Benefits
Why work with us?
Most jobs offer a paycheck. Some offer a career. We offer a mission. At Absolute, you join a team that is small but mighty, global yet intimate. You’ll find a culture that is versatile, entrepreneurial, and deeply flexible. We don't just "go to work"; we move the needle, innovate through obstacles, and celebrate the wins, no matter the size. Information about compensation to be discussed.
We are regularly featured in The New York Times, BBC News, Forbes Magazine, Financial Times, and Bloomberg as a worldwide leader for internship programs.
Our mission is to create meaningful internship programs for students, enabling them to develop marketable skills and stand out as future applicants in an increasingly competitive job market. Completing our international programs allows them to step outside their comfort zone, explore new cultures and gain a global perspective that employers all around the world increasingly seek and value.
We aim to inspire interns to lead successful careers by giving them the opportunity to meet other ambitious, driven, and open-minded students, as well as influential industry leaders and experts over the course of a life-changing internship abroad, both in-person and remotely.