About Us

Lifting Hands International operates a community center in Serres, a small city about an hour away from Thessaloniki in Northern Greece. We work with a population of 1000+ refugees at the local camps, providing regular aid distributions and a range of psychosocial support programs.

Role Profile

This role primarily focuses on logistics and facility management, with a strong emphasis on Community Engagement initiatives through projects and workshops. These workshops cover various skills, including carpentry, gardening, and bicycle repair, along with maintenance shifts at the LHI Community Center. These activities are carried out in collaboration with our community volunteers (camp residents who are part of the LHI team) and our visiting team members. Additionally, this role includes supporting the Aid Distribution Program by assisting with warehouse operations and distributions as needed.

Logistics, Maintenance & Community Engagement (Primary Role):

Oversee improvements and additions to the LHI Community Center
Organize and manage regular volunteer shifts to assist with logistical tasks such as repairs, gardening and painting
Plan and oversee construction projects and workshops in collaboration with community volunteers, community members, and the Community Engagement Program Manager
Supervise the Bike Workshop and garden Project at the LHI Community Center
Work alongside different programs managers at the center and maintain regular communication about logistical needs for each program
Work alongside and maintain regular communication with the Director of Logistics & Finance regarding logistical needs and priorities for the LHI Greece program
Main driver for logistical needs at the center
Maintain LHI vehicles, staff apartments and the LHI Bike fleet
Be the focal point for any needs in staff apartments
Coordinate regular bike shifts to repair team staff bikes
Coordinate repairs and maintenance through contractors as needed
Warehouse and Distributions (Support LHI Aid Distribution Manager):

Assist in managing the warehouse and stock using Boxtribute software
Support the supervision of visiting and community volunteers facilitating distributions at the center
Help plan and coordinate distributions, including food, clothing, hygiene items, and diapers
Contribute to the development of the distribution program in alignment with organizational strategy
Assist in supervising international volunteers during regular warehouse shifts if needed
Essential Criteria:

Proactive: Ability to work independently without constant supervision
Humanitarian experience: Previous experience in logistics, aid distribution, or warehouse management
Problem solving: identify problems and find solutions with limited resources
Driving requirements: Valid international driver’s license, with the ability to drive manual and a van
People management: Prior experience leading and managing teams
Professionalism: Ability to remain calm under pressure
Teamwork: Strong communication skills and ability to work efficiently in a large, multicultural team
Commitment: Minimum six-month
Language: Fluent in English
Desirable Criteria:

Knowledge of Greek / Arabic / Kurmanji / Farsi / French
Understanding of key aid distribution principles
Maintenance or construction skills
Electrician skills
Plumbing skills
Basic knowledge how to fix bikes
Potential to stay on 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

Please send your resume/CV