Leadership Board Member

LifeWise Academy•Belton, TX

11h

About The Position

Leadership board members assist with launch steps 8–10 and help operate the live LifeWise program. They provide input and direction to the program director as the director manages day-to-day operations, and board members take responsibility for the program’s five operational areas: Leadership, Location, Logistics, Loot, and Language. The board should have three to nine members in addition to the program director, represent at least three churches and the breadth of the Christian community, and assign responsibility for each of the five areas. Members may oversee more than one area. Members are expected to demonstrate mature Christian faith and commitment to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith. They must complete role-specific training, periodic background and child-safety training, participate in pre-launch planning and fundraising, attend scheduled meetings, serve for at least one year, and pray consistently for the local program. Board members may not hold a paid position within the program while serving on its leadership board. Applicants provide contact information for a local church leader and apply through the program webpage’s “Join the Team” button. LifeWise will contact applicants with next steps.

Requirements

Have a mature personal Christian faith in agreement 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.
Complete board member role-specific training.
Complete a background check and Child Abuse Awareness and Mandated Reporting training once every three years.
Be diligent in executing the T-Minus Plan prior to launch.
Actively participate in the fundraising process.
Attend scheduled meetings faithfully.
Commit to a minimum of one year of service.
Provide contact information for a local church leader at a church in which the applicant actively participates.
Demonstrate a proven track record of commitment to the gospel-centered purposes of a local LifeWise program and the competence, skills, and relationships needed to get things done.
Leadership board members may not hold a paid position within the program while serving on its leadership board.

Responsibilities

Provide input and direction to the program director regarding 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 efforts and manage the program budget and finances.
Ensure public communications are excellent and contain proper messaging.
Execute the T-Minus Plan prior to program launch.
Actively participate in fundraising.
Attend scheduled meetings and commit to at least one year of service.
Pray consistently for the local program.