Program Director
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 in the community; and communicates the program’s vision and impact. The director coordinates fundraising and donor stewardship, recruits and supports team members, fosters a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered environment, and coordinates teams so classes run smoothly and safely. The position also oversees program communications, scheduling, enrollment, and basic administrative tasks; assists with budgeting and stewardship of resources; and maintains compliance with school policies and LifeWise Academy procedures. Success includes supporting excellent biblical instruction, connecting families with local churches, equipping team members, strengthening community partnerships, and operating a sustainable program. This is a part-time, approximately 15–20-hour-per-week role. 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.
- Have a heart for the mission of LifeWise Academy.
- Some daytime availability during school hours and occasional weekend, evening, or community-event availability.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement.
- Enjoy leadership, organization, and community engagement.
- Be comfortable inviting others to financially support a meaningful mission.
- Be able to manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
- Thrive 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
