Leadership Board Member

Lifewise Academy • Potosi, MO

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About The Position

Leadership Board Members assist with completing launch steps 8–10 and operating the 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 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 broader Christian community, and assign responsibility for each of the five operational areas. Members may oversee more than one area. Board members must not hold a paid position within the program while serving on its leadership board.

Members are expected to demonstrate a mature Christian faith aligned with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith, participate actively in a local church with aligned doctrine, complete role-specific training and periodic background and safety training, carry out the pre-launch T-Minus Plan, participate in fundraising, attend meetings, serve for at least one year, and pray consistently for the local program. Applicants apply through the program webpage using the “Join the Team” button and will be contacted by the LifeWise team 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 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 once every three years.
• Commit to at least one year of service.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of Commitment and Competence as defined by LifeWise Academy.
• Provide contact information for a local church leader at a church where the applicant is an active participant.
• Represent a local church; members may not hold a paid position within the program while serving on the 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 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 contain appropriate messaging.
• 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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