Leadership Board Member

Lifewise Academy•Greenville, OH

About The Position

Leadership board members support the completion of launch steps 8–10 and the operation of the live program. They provide input and direction to the program director as the director manages day-to-day operations and assist with the program’s five areas of operations: Leadership, Location, Logistics, Loot, and Language. Board members may take responsibility for more than one area. The board includes three to nine members in addition to the program director, represents at least three churches and the broader Christian community, and assigns at least one member to each of the five operational areas. Members are volunteers and may not hold a paid position within the program while serving on its leadership board.

Requirements

Have a mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
Actively participate in and commit to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
Provide contact information for a local church leader at a church where the applicant is an active participant.
Demonstrate commitment to the gospel-centered purposes of a local LifeWise program and motivation rooted in love for the Lord.
Have the know-how, skills, and relationships to help accomplish the work.
Be willing to serve for a minimum of one year.
Be willing to complete role-specific training, a background check, and Child Abuse Awareness and Mandated Reporting training once every three years.
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.
Help recruit and onboard program staff and volunteers.
Research, secure, and prepare the program facility and transportation.
Coordinate logistics and maintain positive communications with the school.
Lead fundraising efforts and help budget and manage finances.
Ensure public communications are excellent and contain proper messaging.
Diligently execute the T-Minus Plan prior to launch.
Actively participate in the fundraising process.
Attend scheduled meetings faithfully.
Commit to at least one year of service.
Pray consistently for the local program.
Complete role-specific board member training and, once every three years, complete a background check and Child Abuse Awareness and Mandated Reporting training.