Program Director

LifeWise Academy • Kendallville, IN

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About The Position

The Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise Academy program. The role builds relationships with school leaders, parents, churches, and community members; represents LifeWise Academy locally; communicates the program’s vision and impact; and leads fundraising, donor stewardship, and community outreach. The director recruits, trains, and supports team members, fosters a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered culture, and coordinates teams so classes run smoothly and safely.

The position also oversees communication, scheduling, enrollment, and basic administrative tasks; assists with budgeting, fundraising coordination, and resource stewardship; and maintains compliance with school policies and LifeWise Academy procedures. Success includes delivering excellent biblical instruction, supporting families and team members, sustaining partnerships and funding, and operating the program in a way that can serve students over time.

This is a part-time, approximately 15–20-hour-per-week position. 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 (hourly).

Requirements

• Clearly and professionally communicate.
• Be self-motivated, dependable, and flexible.
• 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.
• Enjoys building relationships, leadership, organization, and community engagement.
• Passion for reaching public school students with the gospel.
• Comfort inviting others to financially support a meaningful mission.
• Able to manage details while keeping sight of the larger mission.
• Thrives 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 representative 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.
• Systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed