Lifting Hands International is looking for an Education Program Manager to start in June 2025 in Greece with a minimum six-month commitment. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
About Us
Lifting Hands International operates a community center in Serres, a town located about an hour from Thessaloniki in Northern Greece. We work with a population of 1000+ refugees & asylum seekers from the two local camps, providing regular aid distributions and psychosocial support from a community-led approach.
Role Profile
The Education Manager is responsible for overseeing the informal education program for adults at the LHI Community Center. This role involves managing a diverse team of visiting and community volunteers, coordinating daily operations, supporting curriculum development, and ensuring the program remains responsive to the needs of the communities. The Education Manager plays a key role in fostering an inclusive, supportive, and empowering learning environment for adults, while working in close collaboration with other program leads and partner organizations.
- Oversee an informal education program offering multiple levels of English and German classes for adults.
- Collaborate closely with the Director of Operations and other program managers to support a diverse team of visiting and community volunteers in providing psychosocial support activities.
- Conduct inductions for new teachers and provide training and ongoing support in informal education and psychosocial support (PSS) through education.
- Teach language classes
- Lead the design, adaptation, and continuous improvement of curricula across all class levels.
- Manage registration and organize class schedules based on evolving community needs.
- Collect regular feedback and conduct community needs assessments to guide program development.
- Submit weekly and monthly reports outlining program activities and outcomes.
- Manage the education program’s allocated budget and ensure responsible use of resources.
- Oversee both physical and digital teaching materials, including the program’s library and related educational resources.
- Support and mentor community volunteers in lesson planning and teaching, promoting a community-led approach to the program.
- Explore and develop additional language classes (e.g., French) based on community interest and demand.
- Coordinate with other NGOs and education-focused organizations across Greece to share resources, training, and best practices.
Essential Criteria
- Experience in formal and/or informal education settings
- Experience teaching English and/or German as a second language
- Experience in curriculum design
- Previous humanitarian experience working with refugees or other vulnerable populations
- Understanding of psychosocial support (PSS) through education and community-led approaches
- Proactive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Previous experience in leading and managing diverse teams
- Ability to handle safeguarding with professionalism and care
- Calm and professional demeanor, with the ability to work effectively under pressure
- Strong communication skills and ability to work efficiently in a large, multicultural team
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in dynamic environments
- Minimum commitment of six months
- Fluent in English
Desirable Criteria
- Knowledge of Greek / Arabic / Kurmanji / Farsi / French
- International Drivers License
- Potential to commit to the team for 6-12 months
We offer
- Free shared accommodation
- Five-day work week with a full week break after every 6-8 weeks of work
- Monthly stipend (starting from 550 euros per month)
- Mental health counseling
How to Apply:
To apply, please fill out this application form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Levn7v7felzjSlOidcVEk5ot9eD49mu-mH-cXxVcctw/edit
To learn more about Lifting Hands International in Greece and around the globe, visit our site at https://www.liftinghandsinternational.org/.Please send any questions to our HR Director, Sarah, at volunteers@lhi.org
