Leadership Board Member

LifeWise Academy•Thorntown, IN

14h

About The Position

The Leadership Board assists with launch steps 8–10 and the operation of a live LifeWise program. Board members provide input and direction to the program director as they manage day-to-day operations and help oversee the program’s five areas of operation: 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. Individual members may cover more than one area. Members are expected to meet the stated faith and local-church commitments, complete role-specific training and periodic safety training, help execute the T-Minus Plan and fundraising process, 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 leader at a local church in which they actively participate.

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.
Commit to a minimum of one year of service.
Have a proven track record of exemplifying the LifeWise Core Values of Commitment and Competence.
Provide contact information for a leader at a local church in which the member is an active participant.
Do 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 the program facility and transportation.
Coordinate operational details and maintain positive communications with the school.
Lead fundraising efforts and help budget and manage finances.
Ensure public communications are excellent and contain appropriate messaging.
Diligently execute the T-Minus Plan prior to launch.
Actively participate in fundraising.
Attend scheduled meetings faithfully.
Pray consistently for the local program.