Community Life Manager
- Recruitment
- Oct 10, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: May 13
Time Commitment: 20-25 hours a week, minimum 6 month commitment.
Reports to: Operations Director
Start Date: 05/06/2025
summary:
As the Community Life Manager, you will be responsible to lead a division of the Community Life Department filled with events and activities that promote diversity, inclusion and integration. In this role you will inspire, train and manage a team of volunteers who coordinate activities and events within the Community Life department. Events include but are not limited to, small group hang outs, cultural evenings, excursions and celebrating special days such as LP birthday.
You will be a vital member of a team that is making a meaningful impact to refugees and migrants in Lisbon. The Lisbon Project is set on building a community that empowers and integrates migrants and refugees. We value relationship building in all that we do, and the Community Life Department is the central focus of making this all happen, through events, social gatherings and regular excursions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Project Management and Team Leadership:
Oversee assigned activities, supporting in the development, coordination, management and implementation processes to maximize participation and ensure participant satisfaction.
Establish close communication with community members and volunteers about Community Life activities (i.e. workshops, dinners, outings).
Recruit, train and manage team members involved in leading regular group activities.
Check in, support and appreciate and /or correct team leaders regularly as needed.
Manage budget and ensure reimbursements are finalized.
Participate in team meetings related to the events and activities at the LP and make notes regarding main agenda-points and decisions made.
Event Planning:
Plan and organize cultural events and cooking workshops.
Create and supervise teams for events and workshops.
Ensure all community members involved are well prepared and have clear understanding of tasks prior to event.
Manage and oversee all event operations and from time-to-time attend activities for supervision.
Be responsible for event advertisement and follow up evaluations.
Database Management and Monitoring and Evaluating:
Support director in the supervision of data-outcomes. Ensure that activities and attendances are properly tracked.
Maintain detailed records on the Lisbon Project's database and create channels for feedback and evaluation.
Contribute to regular reports for the directors and make recommendations for future program improvements.
MPGs:
Following the minimum performance guidelines (MPGs). To be consulted internally with the position's supervisor.
Requirements:
Demonstrated experience in leading, coordinating and delivering effective programs.
Detail-oriented and efficient.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, ability to create and maintain positive relationships.
Must have ability to solve problems creatively and flexibly as they arise.
Cultural awareness and ability to interact with people from different cultures, genders, religions, and backgrounds.
BenefitS:
Contributing to Social Impact – Self-fulfilment and personal growth in pursuing a valuable cause.
Networking Opportunities - Getting connected to partner institutions, philanthropists and people of all backgrounds.
Knowledge Growth – Learning about immigration related processes, contexts and realities as well as other NGO related topics in Portugal.
Work Experience - Getting experience working in a professional environment with a welcoming workplace culture.
Leadership Skills - Develop leadership skills in a dynamic and fun setting.
We can’t do it without you!
Thank you for being a part of our team.
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