Education Specialist - 2025694

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?

If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.

At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.

If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.

Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

POSITION SUMMARY:

World Relief seeks an Education Specialist. This role supports adult refugees and immigrants through integrated education programming that promotes successful resettlement, community integration, and economic self-sufficiency. The Education Specialist delivers culturally responsive instruction across Cultural Orientation, job readiness, financial literacy, and digital literacy, serving clients across Resettlement & Integration and Employment programs.

The Education Specialist collaborates closely with the Education Administrative Associate to support effective class delivery and coordination, and works under the guidance of the Education Manager, who provides oversight and support for curriculum development and implementation. This position also partners with other departments to ensure education curriculum aligns with program guidelines, service goals, and funder requirements.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES::
Adult Education & Instruction

• Facilitate adult education classes for refugees and immigrants in both group and one-on-one formats, in person and virtually.

• Deliver instruction in:

• Cultural Orientation for newly arrived refugees

• Job readiness and workforce preparation

• Financial literacy

• Digital literacy

• Other instruction as needed

• Create inclusive and supportive learning environments that are culturally relevant and accessible to learners with varied English proficiency and literacy levels.

• Adapt curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the needs of multilevel classrooms

Curriculum & Program Collaboration

• Implement curriculum in alignment with program goals, grant requirements, and established guidelines.

• Collaborate with the Education Manager on curriculum development, refinement, and instructional best practices.

• Work across departments (Resettlement, Employment, and others) to ensure education content supports broader client service plans and outcomes.

• Coordinate with internal staff, volunteers, interpreters, and community partners to support effective education delivery.

• Collaborate with Intake and Program staff to verify education‑related intake, eligibility, and enrollment workflows, including clarifying roles and responsibilities related to documentation, case notes, and information sharing for client case files.

Assessment & Program Quality

• Administer standardized assessments and evaluation tools to assess learning outcomes and participant progress.

• Use participant feedback and assessment data to support continuous improvement of education programming.

• Support program evaluation, monitoring, and reporting efforts as needed.

Program Documentation & Communication

• Ensure accurate and timely education related documentation in collaboration with program staff.

• Partner with the Education Administrative Associate to support effective coordination of education services, including communication related to participation and completion.

• Maintain clear communication with staff, participants, and partners regarding education services and expectations.

Professional Engagement

• Participate in department meetings, all staff meetings, and required trainings.

• Participate in program planning meetings, feedback loops, and cross departmental conversations related to education services.

• Engage in ongoing professional development related to adult education, workforce development, and culturally responsive instruction.

• Support training or orientation of volunteers, interns, or staff involved in education delivery as appropriate.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS::
• Mature and personal Christian faith

• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief

• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities

• Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Human Services, or related field preferred; or equivalent experience .

• Prior experience providing adult education.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online data systems.

• Fluency in written and spoken English; bilingual ability preferred

• Willingness to occasionally work evenings or weekends as program needs require.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to use a personal insured vehicle as needed.

• Authorization to legally work in the United States.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS::
• Experience facilitating adult education in multicultural and multilingual settings for refugee services, job readiness, cultural orientation, or health education.

• Strong instructional, group facilitation, and classroom management skills.

• Ability to coordinate effectively with administrative and program staff.

• Understanding of adult learning principles and trauma‑informed approaches.

• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Detail‑oriented with the ability to support accurate tracking of attendance and outcomes.

• Comfortable using digital platforms (Zoom, Teams, databases, learning tools).

• Ability to work independently while remaining highly collaborative.

• Commitment to World Relief values and client‑centered service.

World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time, Regular, employees.

World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.