Leadership Board Member

Lifewise Academy • Southlake, TX

11d

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. Board members may take responsibility for more than one area. The board should have three to nine members in addition to the program director, represent at least three different churches and the breadth of the Christian community, and assign a member to each of the five areas. 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 LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
• Actively participate in and commit to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
• Complete board-member role-specific training.
• Complete a background check and Child Abuse Awareness and Mandated Reporting training every three years.
• Commit to at least one year of service.
• Provide contact information for a local church leader at a church where the applicant actively participates.
• Do not hold a paid position within the program while serving on its leadership board.

Nice To Haves

• A proven track record of commitment, including motivation by love for the Lord and support for the gospel-centered purposes of a local LifeWise program.
• A proven track record of competence, including the know-how, skills, and relationships to get things done.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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