Program Director

LifeWise Academy•Zeeland, MI

About The Position

The Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise Academy program by building relationships with schools, families, churches, donors, and community members; leading fundraising and community support; recruiting and supporting team members; and managing program operations. The role represents LifeWise Academy in the community, communicates the program’s vision and impact, and helps create a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered environment for students and families. The position is part-time, approximately 15–20 hours per week, with some daytime availability required during school hours and occasional weekend, evening, or community events. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support.

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 a heart for the mission.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Develop positive partnerships with school leaders, parents, churches, and community members.
  • Represent LifeWise Academy as a trusted presence in 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 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.

Benefits

  • Retirement plan, including employer match.
  • Flexible part-time work.
  • Systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support.
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