Program Director
LifeWise Academy•Whiteford Township, MI
•Hybrid
About The Position
As program director, you'll help lead and grow your community's LifeWise program. This role is ideal for someone seeking meaningful, mission-driven work while balancing family, ministry or other professional commitments. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching and ongoing support to help you succeed. LifeWise Academy is expanding rapidly across the country as more communities seek to bring released time religious instruction to local students.
Requirements
- Love building relationships and bringing people together
- Passionate about reaching public school students with the gospel
- Enjoy leadership, organization and community engagement
- Comfortable inviting others to financially support a meaningful mission
- Communicate clearly and professionally
- Can manage details while keeping sight of the bigger mission
- Thrive in ministry, nonprofit, education or community leadership settings
- Self-motivated, dependable and flexible
- Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination or community engagement is helpful, but a heart for the mission is essential.
Responsibilities
- Develop positive partnerships with school leaders, parents, churches and community members
- Serve as a trusted representative of LifeWise Academy in the local community
- Communicate the vision and impact of the program
- 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 help sustain and grow the program
- Utilize the 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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