Leadership Board Member

LifeWise Academy • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Leadership board members support the launch and operation of a local LifeWise program. They provide input and direction to the program director as the director manages day-to-day operations and assist with the five areas of operations: Leadership, Location, Logistics, Loot, and Language. The board should have between three and nine members in addition to the program director, represent at least three churches and the broader Christian community, and assign responsibility for each of the five areas. Members may oversee more than one area.

Members are expected to meet the stated faith and local-church commitments, complete role-specific training and recurring background and child-safety training, help execute the pre-launch plan and fundraising, attend meetings, pray for the local program, and serve for at least one year. Board members may not hold a paid position within the program while serving on its leadership board. Each member must provide contact information for a local church leader at a church where they actively participate.

Applicants apply through the program webpage using the “Join the Team” button. LifeWise will contact applicants with next steps. The position is classified as volunteer.

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.
• Complete board-member role-specific training.
• Complete a background check and Child Abuse Awareness and Mandated Reporting training once every three years.
• Commit to at least one year of service.
• Have a proven track record demonstrating commitment to the gospel-centered purposes of a local LifeWise program and the competence, skills, and relationships to get things done.
• Provide contact information for a local church leader at a church where the member actively participates.
• May 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 the facility and transportation.
• Coordinate operational details and maintain positive communications with the school.
• Lead fundraising efforts and 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 fundraising and attend scheduled meetings.
• Pray consistently for the local program.

What This Job Offers

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