Education Manager

Lifting Hands International is looking for an Education Manager to start in October 2026 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.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee an informal education program offering multiple levels of English and French 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.,Greek) based on community interest and demand.
• Coordinate with other NGOs and education-focused organizations across Greece to share resources, training, and best practices.
• Adapt the structure of the programme to the needs, context and capacity of the community and Center
• Communicate closely with the rest of the coordination team for volunteer scheduling
• Collaborate closely with other programmes eg FFS or A&R for Educational activities in other spaces

Essential Criteria

• Experience in formal and/or informal education settings
• Experience teaching English
• 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
• Flexibility and adaptability, Able to think quickly, respond effectively to changing situations, and plan ahead to ensure tasks are completed in a timely and organised manner.
• 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