Leadership Board Member

LifeWise Academy•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Leadership Board Members assist with launch steps 8–10 and support 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 five areas: Leadership (recruiting and onboarding staff and volunteers), Location (researching, securing, and preparing facilities and transportation), Logistics (coordinating details and maintaining positive communication with the school), Loot (leading fundraising and managing the budget and finances), and Language (ensuring public communications are excellent and use appropriate messaging). 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. Members commit to at least one year of service and 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. LifeWise will contact applicants with next steps. The position is classified as volunteer.

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 commitment to the gospel-centered purposes of a local LifeWise program and the skills, knowledge, and relationships needed to get work done.
Do not hold a paid position within the program while serving on the 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 facilities 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 before 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.