Program Director

Lifewise Academy • Wilson County, TN

5d

About The Position

The Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise Academy program, building relationships with school leaders, parents, churches, and community members while representing the organization and communicating its mission and impact. The role leads local fundraising and community support, including donor communication and stewardship, church presentations, fundraising events, sponsorship opportunities, and outreach initiatives.

The Program Director recruits, trains, encourages, and supports team members and fosters a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered culture for students and families. The position also oversees program communication, scheduling, enrollment, and basic administrative tasks; assists with budgeting and fundraising coordination; and maintains compliance with school policies and LifeWise Academy procedures.

Success means students receive biblical instruction, families and team members are supported, community partners and donors are connected to the mission, schools and churches experience effective partnership, and the program has the resources and systems to operate sustainably. This is a part-time, non-exempt hourly position of approximately 15–20 hours per week. Some daytime availability during school hours is required, along with occasional evening, weekend, or community events.

Requirements

• Passion for reaching public school students with the gospel.
• Ability to build relationships and bring people together.
• Enjoyment of leadership, organization, and community engagement.
• Comfort inviting others to financially support a meaningful mission.
• Clear and professional communication.
• Ability to manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
• Self-motivation, dependability, and flexibility.
• Some daytime availability during school hours and occasional availability for weekend, evening, or community events.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Build positive partnerships with school leaders, parents, churches, and community members.
• Represent LifeWise Academy 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.
• Flexible part-time work.
• Systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support and training.

What This Job Offers

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