Leadership Board Member

LifeWise Academy • Zeeland, MI

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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 operational areas: Leadership, Location, Logistics, Loot, and Language.

The board should have three to nine members in addition to the program director, represent at least three different churches and the broader Christian community, and assign responsibility for each of the five operational areas. Members may oversee more than one area. Applicants apply through the program webpage using the “Join the Team” button and will be contacted by the LifeWise team about next steps. This is a volunteer role.

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.
• Provide contact information for a local church leader at a church where the applicant is an active participant.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of commitment to the gospel-centered purposes of a local LifeWise program and competence, including 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 its leadership board.

Responsibilities

• Provide input and direction to the program director regarding day-to-day operations.
• Recruit and onboard program staff and volunteers.
• Research, secure, and prepare facilities and transportation.
• Coordinate program details and maintain positive communications with the school.
• Lead fundraising efforts and manage the program budget and finances.
• Ensure public communications are excellent and contain appropriate messaging.
• Diligently execute the T-Minus Plan prior to launch.
• Actively participate in the fundraising process.
• Attend scheduled meetings faithfully.
• Pray consistently for the local program.
• Serve for a minimum of one year.
• Complete role-specific board member training.
• Complete a background check and Child Abuse Awareness and Mandated Reporting training once every three years.

What This Job Offers

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