Leadership Board Member

Lifewise Academy•Sellersburg, IN

12d

About The Position

The Leadership Board supports the completion of launch steps 8–10 and the operation of a live LifeWise program. Members provide input and direction to the program director, who manages day-to-day operations, and assist with five areas of operations: Leadership (recruiting and onboarding program staff and volunteers), Location (researching, securing, and preparing facilities and transportation), Logistics (coordinating details and maintaining positive communications with the school), Loot (leading fundraising, budgeting, and financial management), and Language (ensuring public communications are excellent and appropriately message the program). The board should have three to nine members in addition to the program director, represent at least three churches and the wider Christian community, and assign responsibility for each of the five operational areas. Members may be responsible for more than one area. Board members may not hold a paid position within the program while serving on its leadership board.

Requirements

Have a mature personal Christian faith aligned with the 'What We Believe' section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
Actively participate in and commit to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the 'What We Believe' section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
Provide contact information for a local church leader at a church where the applicant is an active participant.
Have a proven track record of demonstrating commitment to the gospel-centered purposes of a local LifeWise program and competence in the skills, knowledge, and relationships needed to get things done.
Commit to at least one year of service.
Not hold a paid position within the program while serving on its leadership board.

Responsibilities

Provide input and direction to the program director on day-to-day program operations.
Recruit and onboard program staff and volunteers.
Research, secure, and prepare facilities and transportation.
Coordinate operational details and maintain positive communications with the school.
Lead fundraising, budgeting, and financial management.
Ensure public communications are excellent and contain proper messaging.
Complete the T-Minus Plan diligently before launch.
Actively participate in fundraising.
Attend scheduled meetings faithfully.
Pray consistently for the local program.
Serve for a minimum of one year.
Complete role-specific board member training.
Complete a background check and Child Abuse Awareness and Mandated Reporting training once every three years.