Program Director

Lifewise Academy•Sellersburg, IN

About The Position

The Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise Academy program by building community relationships, leading fundraising and community support, supporting team members, and managing program operations. The role represents LifeWise Academy in the community and works with school leaders, parents, churches, donors, community members, and team members to support the program’s mission of providing biblical instruction to public school students. The position is part-time, approximately 15–20 hours per week, with some daytime availability required during school hours. Occasional weekend, evening, or community events may be required. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support. The position is classified as non-exempt (hourly).

Requirements

Love building relationships and bringing people together.
Be passionate about reaching public school students with the gospel.
Enjoy leadership, organization, and community engagement.
Be comfortable inviting others to financially support a meaningful mission.
Communicate clearly and professionally.
Manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
Be self-motivated, dependable, and flexible.
Have some daytime availability during school hours.
Be available for occasional weekend, evening, or community events.

Nice To Haves

Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement is helpful.
Thrive in ministry, nonprofit, education, or community leadership settings.

Responsibilities

Build positive partnerships with school leaders, parents, churches, and community members.
Represent LifeWise Academy as a trusted member of the local community and communicate the program’s vision and impact.
Coordinate local fundraising efforts and community giving campaigns.
Lead donor communication, appreciation, and stewardship.
Conduct church presentations, fundraising events, sponsorship opportunities, and community outreach initiatives.
Encourage ongoing financial partnerships to sustain and grow the program.
Use LifeWise Academy fundraising strategies.
Recruit, train, encourage, and support team members.
Foster a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered culture for students and families.
Coordinate teams to ensure classes run smoothly and safely.
Oversee communication, scheduling, enrollment, and basic administrative tasks.
Assist with budgeting, fundraising coordination, and stewardship of resources.
Maintain compliance with school policies and LifeWise Academy procedures.