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, donors, and community members; leads fundraising and community support; recruits and supports team members; and manages program communications, scheduling, enrollment, administration, budgeting coordination, and compliance. The Director works to provide excellent biblical instruction, support students and families, equip team members, maintain strong school and church partnerships, and sustain the program for future growth. 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
- Communicate clearly and professionally.
- Be self-motivated, dependable, and flexible.
- Have some daytime availability during school hours.
- Be available for occasional weekend, evening, or community events.
- Have a heart for the mission of reaching public school students with the gospel.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement.
- Enjoy leadership, organization, relationship-building, 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.
Responsibilities
- Develop positive partnerships with school leaders, parents, churches, and community members.
- Represent LifeWise Academy as a trusted member of 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
