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Become part of the Lost in Translation team and support others with your language skills!

Lost in Translation is a business that supports people in Hamburg and Germany-wide online with their language skills, the bureaucratic organization in Germany and translations. In addition, we want to make life simpler for our clients so they can get on with living and working in Germany. Furthermore, we support various organizations in Germany via donations made from our fees. In addition, check out our webpage for more details on our services and apply to become part of the Lost in Translation team.

We want to meet people who love using their knowledge and skills to solve people’s problems. Hence, the type of people who think of a problem rather as an opportunity to excel. People who will always try to find a way to get something done. Further, a background in languages, translations, interpretations, office work or administration is welcome, but not a requirement. Have a look at the positions you can apply for: 

We are looking for support for German or English teachers and Lost in Translation Coaches.

Lost in Translation Coach:

We seek people who can coach and support our clients and help solve their problems.  Whether it is a letter from their landlord or boss, difficulties in finding a Kita, canceling a contract, making a complaint, going to the Ausländerbehörde, you will be able to help them find a solution and get things done.

 You:

  • have a friendly and open-minded character.
  • love using your language skills to help people.
  • are able to ask questions to find out what that the problem is and react accordingly.
  • have a good understanding and appreciation for German bureaucracy
  • have empathy.
  • speak English and German fluently.
  • have organizational skills and are reliable
  • can provide a tax number that allows writing invoices. 
  • want to become part of the Lost in Translation team

Our offer:

  • a work life that will never be boring. new clients on a regular basis.
  • the possibility to gain new experiences.
  • meeting new people every day.
  • flexible working hours.
  • competitive rates.
  • a fantastic team.

German Teacher:

We seek German language teachers to teach different types of classes across Hamburg and as well online. So, these could be 1-2-1 classes, on Skype, group, conversation or test-preparation classes or Business German courses. 

You:

  • have a friendly and open-minded character.
  • love teaching German and helping people improve their language skills.
  • create an open atmosphere in the classroom and try to find out what works for the learner.
  • are happy to select your teaching material on your own, given the needs of the learner.
  • are aware of methodologies but are flexible in your approach to teaching and aren’t stuck to any particular method.
  • can show at least 6 months of experience in teaching German. 
  • have some formal teacher training.
  • have a tax number that allows writing invoices. 

Our offer:

  • shared ownership of the course, we won’t micro-manage you but rather will be your partner.
  • support, coaching and mentoring where needed.
  • flexible working hours.
  • competitive rates.
  • a fantastic team.

Become part of the Lost in Translation team!

English Teacher:

We seek English language teachers to teach different types of classes across Hamburg and as well online. These could be 1-2-1 classes, on Skype, group, conversation or test-preparation classes or Business English courses. 

You:

  • have a friendly and open-minded character.
  • love teaching English and helping people improve their language skills.
  • create an open atmosphere in the classroom and try to find out what works for the learner.
  • are happy to select your teaching material on your own, given the needs of the learner.
  • are aware of methodologies but are flexible in your approach to teaching and aren’t stuck to any particular method.
  • have at least 6 months of experience in teaching English. 
  • have some formal teacher training.
  • possess a tax number that allows writing invoices. 
  • want to become part of the Lost in Translation team

Our offer:

  • shared ownership of the course, we won’t micro-manage you but rather will be your partner.
  • support, coaching and mentoring where needed.
  • flexible working hours.
  • competitive rates.
  • a fantastic team.

After submitting your CV and cover letter, we will get in touch with you to discuss all available positions with you. 

Please send your CV to jobs@lostintranslation.de and become part of the Lost in Translation team.

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