Leadership Board Member

LifeWise Academy•Columbia Falls, MT

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 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. Members must meet the stated faith and church participation expectations, complete role-specific training and periodic background and child-safety training, support launch planning and fundraising, attend meetings, pray for the program, and commit to at least one year of service. Board members may not hold a paid position within the program while serving.

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.
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 LifeWise's core values of Commitment and Competence.
Be motivated by love for the Lord and fully supportive of the gospel-centered purposes of a local LifeWise program.
Have the know-how, skills, and relationships to get things done.
Leadership board members may not hold a paid position within the program while serving on the 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 program facility and transportation.
Coordinate operational details and maintain positive communications with the school.
Lead fundraising efforts and manage the program budget and finances.
Ensure public communications are excellent and use proper messaging.
Diligently execute the T-Minus Plan prior to launch.
Actively participate in fundraising.
Attend scheduled meetings faithfully.
Pray consistently for the local program.
Complete board member role-specific training.
Complete a background check and Child Abuse Awareness and Mandated Reporting training once every three years.