Program Director
About The Position
The Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise Academy program. The role builds community and school relationships, coordinates fundraising and donor engagement, recruits and supports team members, and manages program operations. The director fosters a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered environment for students and families, maintains compliance with school policies and LifeWise procedures, and helps ensure the program has the resources and partnerships needed to operate sustainably. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support. This is a part-time role of approximately 15–20 hours per week, requiring some daytime availability during school hours and occasional weekend, evening, or community events.
Requirements
- Communicate clearly and professionally.
- Be self-motivated, dependable, and flexible.
- Be comfortable inviting others to financially support a meaningful mission.
- Manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
- Some daytime availability during school hours is required.
- Occasional weekend, evening, or community-event availability is required.
- A heart for the mission is essential.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement.
- Enjoyment of leadership, organization, and community engagement.
- Ability to build relationships and bring people together.
- Passion for reaching public school students with the gospel.
Responsibilities
- Develop 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 and 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 help 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.
Benefits
- Retirement plan, including employer match.
- Flexible part-time work.
- Systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
