Leadership Board Member

Lifewise Academy•Grundy Center, IA

About The Position

Leadership board members assist with launch steps 8–10 and the operation of a live LifeWise program. They provide input and direction to the program director as the director manages day-to-day operations and help oversee the program’s five areas of operations: 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 wider Christian community, and assign responsibility for each of the five operational areas. A member may be responsible for more than one area. Members must have a mature Christian faith aligned with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith, participate in a compatible local church, complete training and background-check requirements, contribute to launch preparation and fundraising, attend meetings, serve for at least one year, and pray consistently for the local program. Members may not hold a paid position within the program while serving on its leadership board. Applicants apply through the program webpage’s “Join the Team” button and will be contacted by the LifeWise team 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 and commit to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
Complete role-specific board member training.
Complete a background check and Child Abuse Awareness and Mandated Reporting training once every three years.
Commit to a minimum of one year of service.
Provide contact information for a local church leader at a church where the applicant is an active participant.
Have a proven track record of exemplifying commitment to the gospel-centered purposes of a local LifeWise program and the competence, skills, knowledge, and relationships needed to get things done.
May not hold a paid position within the program while serving on the program’s leadership board.

Responsibilities

Provide input and direction to the program director on day-to-day program operations.
Recruit and onboard program staff and volunteers (Leadership).
Research, secure, and prepare the facility and transportation (Location).
Coordinate details and maintain positive communications with the school (Logistics).
Lead fundraising, budget, and manage finances (Loot).
Ensure public communications are excellent and contain proper messaging (Language).
Be diligent in executing the T-Minus Plan prior to launch.
Actively participate in fundraising.
Attend scheduled meetings faithfully.
Pray consistently for the local program.