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Be at the center of 100 people discovering a new city together

We're looking for a small team of natural connectors — people who walk into a room and start bringing others together. You'll organize the dinners, the hikes, the coworking sessions, the moments that turn 100 strangers into a community.

In exchange: free ticket, free accommodation, and a central role in the entire 3-month experience in Cuenca, Ecuador.

5–6 community host spots3 content creator spotsRolling applications
Is This You?

You already do this naturally

You're the person who walks into a new coworking space and starts introducing people. You organize the dinner that turns into the best night of the trip. You find the hidden café and immediately text the group. You don't need a title to bring people together — you just do it.

Coworking session

“I'm working from this café today if anyone wants to join.”

Group dinner

“Who wants to grab dinner tonight? I found the perfect spot.”

Group hiking

“Weekend hike to Cajas? I'll organize it.”

Your Week as a Community Leader

A week in the life

Monday morning

Plan-the-week breakfast with the core team. You divide up who’s hosting what, share what worked last time, and scout a new café for tomorrow’s coworking session.

Tuesday afternoon

You post in the group: “Coworking from the rooftop terrace today.” Thirty-five people show up. You spot two founders working on similar problems and introduce them.

Wednesday evening

Founder roundtable at a local restaurant. Twenty people sign up, you cap it at 16 to keep it intimate. You facilitate, make sure the quieter voices get heard. Everyone leaves inspired.

Thursday

Your day off. You work on your own projects, explore a new neighborhood, or just recharge. The community runs itself today — other hosts have it covered.

Friday night

The big community dinner. Sixty people at the restaurant you scouted earlier this week. Someone brought a guitar. You look around the long table and think: I helped create this.

Saturday

You lead a group hike to Cajas National Park. Forty people signed up. Cloud forest, páramo lakes, 4,000 meters. Everyone’s exhausted and happy on the bus ride back.

Sunday

You notice someone who hasn’t joined many events yet. You message them directly. Small moments like this are what make a growing community feel personal.

The Deal

What you get in return

10–12 hours per week of your time. In exchange, your entire 3-month Cuenca experience is covered.

Free Ticket

Full access to the 3-month community program — every event, every activity, every connection.

Worth $699 (~€649)

Free Accommodation

3 months of housing with the core team. Private bedroom, shared living spaces in a beautiful Andean city.

Worth ~$1,000 (~€900)

Central Role

Be at the heart of everything. Behind-the-scenes access, direct collaboration with Matthias, and a leadership story to tell.

Priceless

Total value: ~$1,700 (~€1,549) — yours in exchange for ~12 hours/week

What we ask

10–12 hrs/week

~2 activities per week. Plenty of time for your own work.

Full 3 months

Consistency is key. The core team is there the entire time.

Initiative

Self-starter energy. You don't wait to be told what to do.

No age limits. We welcome applicants of all ages. Diversity in age, background, and experience often creates more interesting and balanced community experiences.

Community Hosts · 5–6 Spots

Choose your style

Every host brings something different. Pick the role that fits how you naturally connect with people. You can combine multiple roles.

Social Host

"Who wants to grab dinner tonight?"

You enjoy bringing people together and creating welcoming social experiences

  • Group dinners & rooftop evenings
  • Game nights & social events
  • Welcome gatherings for new arrivals
  • Big community dinners (30–50 people)

Coworking Organizer

"I'm working from this café today if anyone wants to join."

You enjoy working around other people and creating productive environments

  • Café coworking sessions
  • Plan-the-week breakfast meetups
  • Focus sessions & deep work days
  • Coworking space explorations

Founder Connector

"You two should meet — you're working on similar things."

You enjoy talking about startups, ideas, and projects

  • Founder roundtables & coffee chats
  • Demo nights & pitch sessions
  • Small mastermind groups (4–6 people)
  • Skill share sessions

Explorer / Adventure Organizer

"I found an amazing market we should explore."

You like discovering places and getting people out into the city or nature

  • City discovery walks
  • Weekend hikes & nature adventures
  • Day trips to nearby towns
  • Market & artisan visits

Community Gardener

"Hey, have you met...? You'd really get along."

You enjoy helping people feel welcome and connected

  • Welcome coffee with new arrivals
  • Small group introductions
  • Check-ins with quieter members
  • Connection circles & sharing sessions

The Wildcard

"I want to run weekly breathwork sessions."

You have a unique skill or idea to bring to the community

  • Your unique weekly activity
  • Workshops or masterclasses
  • Hobby-based meetups
  • Creative sessions around your expertise
Content & Guides · 3 Spots

Document the journey

Capture the three-month story and help build the definitive digital nomad guide to Cuenca.

Content Creator

You enjoy capturing moments

  • Take photos or short videos at events
  • Share highlights on Instagram or other channels
  • Document interesting moments from the community

Community Storyteller

You enjoy writing and documenting discoveries

  • Write short posts about the experience
  • Document favorite cafés and neighborhoods
  • Help build the Cuenca Pioneer Guide

Cuenca Discovery Mapper

You enjoy exploring cities and collecting useful information

  • Mapping great cafés, coworking spaces, gyms, and restaurants
  • Discovering neighborhoods and nature spots
  • Organizing recommendations into a Cuenca guide

Cuenca Documentary Director

You enjoy observing people, capturing real moments, and telling human stories. You are interested in documenting what happens when strangers live and work together for a limited period of time.

The goal is to document the Cuenca Pioneers experience over three months and turn it into a 60–80 minute documentary film. The film should explore what happens when independent workers and founders move to the same city and form a temporary community. Matthias serves as the central protagonist, while several participants are followed closely to show their motivations, challenges, and how their lives or work evolve during the season. The focus is not tourism but people, relationships, tensions, and personal change.

+ $3,300 cash stipend (~€3,000)· Due to the significantly higher time commitment for this role
Things you might do:
  • Following Matthias as he organizes and runs the program and documenting the challenges behind it
  • Selecting and following 4–6 participants with strong personal stories to show their journey
  • Documenting both positive moments and tensions that naturally arise in a temporary community
  • Recording interviews at different stages of the experience to capture change over time
  • Filming key moments such as arrivals, community events, honest conversations, and informal gatherings
  • Editing the material into a 60–80 minute documentary that explores the impact of the experience
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Application

Ready to be part of this?

We review applications on a rolling basis. If there's a strong mutual fit, we'll reach out to schedule a brief video call.

Community Hosts

Content & Guide Team