Leadership Board Member

LifeWise Academy•Deerfield Township, OH

17h

About The Position

Leadership board members assist with launch steps 8–10 and the operation of a live LifeWise Academy 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 churches and the wider Christian community, and assign responsibility for each of the five operational areas. Members may take responsibility for more than one area. Board members may not hold a paid position within the program while serving on its leadership board. Applicants apply through the program webpage using the “Join the Team” button. The LifeWise team will contact applicants with next steps.

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.
Provide contact information for a local church leader at a church where the applicant is an active participant.
Commit to at least one year of service.
Have a proven track record of demonstrating commitment to the gospel-centered purposes of a local LifeWise program and the competence, skills, and relationships to get work done.
Be diligent, participate in fundraising, attend scheduled meetings, and pray consistently for the local program.
Do 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 program facility and transportation.
Coordinate logistics 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 before launch.
Actively participate in fundraising.
Attend scheduled meetings faithfully.
Pray consistently for the local program.
Complete role-specific board member training.
Complete a background check and Child Abuse Awareness and Mandated Reporting training once every three years.