Program Director

LifeWise Academy•Council Bluffs, IA

About The Position

The Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise Academy program. The role builds community relationships, leads fundraising and community support, recruits and supports team members, and manages program operations. The director represents LifeWise Academy in the community, communicates the program’s vision and impact, and helps maintain partnerships with schools, families, churches, donors, and community members. The position is part-time, approximately 15–20 hours per week. Some daytime availability during school hours is required, along with occasional weekend, evening, or community events. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support. The position is classified as non-exempt and hourly.

Requirements

A heart for the LifeWise Academy mission is essential.
Ability to build relationships and bring people together.
Passion for reaching public school students with the gospel.
Leadership, organization, and community engagement skills.
Comfort inviting others to financially support a mission.
Clear and professional communication skills.
Ability to manage details while keeping sight of broader goals.
Self-motivation, dependability, and flexibility.
Availability for approximately 15–20 hours per week, including some daytime availability during school hours and occasional weekend, evening, or community events.

Nice To Haves

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

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 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.
Help ensure students receive biblical instruction and experience the gospel in every class, families are supported and connected to the local church, and the program operates sustainably.