Community Life Manager
Lisbon Project, Portland, OR, United States
The Lisbon Project is a non‑profit organization dedicated to building an inclusive community that empowers migrants and refugees to thrive in Portugal. Since its founding in 2017, it has focused on fostering social integration, dignity, and opportunity through language classes, career development, children’s initiatives, and community events. With over 200 volunteers mobilized weekly and partnerships with businesses, schools, and public entities, the project takes a collaborative approach to making a positive impact, utilizing innovative tools such as its proprietary web app to streamline support.
Role Description
Time Commitment: 32 hours per week (hybrid, schedule TBD) Reports to: Operations Director Start Date: 7th of April 2026
Summary
The Community Life Manager is a six‑month leadership role in a growing nonprofit, focusing on events and activities that promote diversity, inclusion, and integration. You will lead and direct the Community Life Program, overseeing existing initiatives and driving new ones to benefit over 2,000 people in the Lisbon community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Project Management and Team Leadership: oversee assigned activities, support development, coordination, management, and implementation processes to maximize participation and participant satisfaction.
Maintain close communication with community members and volunteers about activities (e.g., workshops, dinners, outings).
Recruit, train and manage team members involved in leading regular group activities.
Check in, support, and provide feedback to team leaders regularly.
Manage budget and ensure reimbursements are finalized.
Participate in team meetings related to events and activities, documenting agenda points and decisions.
Manage partner relationships and develop creative strategies for partner inclusion in events and initiatives.
Event Planning
Plan and organize cultural and seasonal Lisbon Project events.
Create and supervise teams for activities, events, and workshops.
Ensure all community members involved are well prepared and understand their tasks prior to the event.
Oversee all event operations and occasionally attend activities for supervision.
Handle event advertisement and conduct follow‑up evaluations.
Database Management and Monitoring/Evaluating
Support the director in supervising data outcomes, ensuring activities and attendance are properly tracked.
Maintain detailed records on the Lisbon Project database and create feedback and evaluation channels.
Contribute to regular reports for the directors and recommend future program improvements.
Requirements
Experience coordinating, planning, and managing events, including logistics, vendors, and on‑site execution.
Fluency in English and Portuguese is highly desirable.
Demonstrated experience leading, coordinating, and delivering effective programs.
Detail‑oriented and efficient.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Availability to work outside standard office hours, including late evenings and some Saturdays.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, able to create and maintain positive relationships.
Creative and flexible problem‑solving ability.
Cultural awareness and ability to interact with people from diverse cultures, genders, religions, and backgrounds.
Benefits
€1,000/month for a 32h/week role (~€1,250 full‑time equivalent) — €6,000 total for a six‑month project.
Work in a team dedicated to creating impact.
Develop leadership skills in a dynamic and engaging setting.
Contribute to the positive, healthy, and empowering relationships within the community.
Meet people from all over the world and learn their stories.
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Role Description
Time Commitment: 32 hours per week (hybrid, schedule TBD) Reports to: Operations Director Start Date: 7th of April 2026
Summary
The Community Life Manager is a six‑month leadership role in a growing nonprofit, focusing on events and activities that promote diversity, inclusion, and integration. You will lead and direct the Community Life Program, overseeing existing initiatives and driving new ones to benefit over 2,000 people in the Lisbon community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Project Management and Team Leadership: oversee assigned activities, support development, coordination, management, and implementation processes to maximize participation and participant satisfaction.
Maintain close communication with community members and volunteers about activities (e.g., workshops, dinners, outings).
Recruit, train and manage team members involved in leading regular group activities.
Check in, support, and provide feedback to team leaders regularly.
Manage budget and ensure reimbursements are finalized.
Participate in team meetings related to events and activities, documenting agenda points and decisions.
Manage partner relationships and develop creative strategies for partner inclusion in events and initiatives.
Event Planning
Plan and organize cultural and seasonal Lisbon Project events.
Create and supervise teams for activities, events, and workshops.
Ensure all community members involved are well prepared and understand their tasks prior to the event.
Oversee all event operations and occasionally attend activities for supervision.
Handle event advertisement and conduct follow‑up evaluations.
Database Management and Monitoring/Evaluating
Support the director in supervising data outcomes, ensuring activities and attendance are properly tracked.
Maintain detailed records on the Lisbon Project database and create feedback and evaluation channels.
Contribute to regular reports for the directors and recommend future program improvements.
Requirements
Experience coordinating, planning, and managing events, including logistics, vendors, and on‑site execution.
Fluency in English and Portuguese is highly desirable.
Demonstrated experience leading, coordinating, and delivering effective programs.
Detail‑oriented and efficient.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Availability to work outside standard office hours, including late evenings and some Saturdays.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, able to create and maintain positive relationships.
Creative and flexible problem‑solving ability.
Cultural awareness and ability to interact with people from diverse cultures, genders, religions, and backgrounds.
Benefits
€1,000/month for a 32h/week role (~€1,250 full‑time equivalent) — €6,000 total for a six‑month project.
Work in a team dedicated to creating impact.
Develop leadership skills in a dynamic and engaging setting.
Contribute to the positive, healthy, and empowering relationships within the community.
Meet people from all over the world and learn their stories.
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