Program Director

LifeWise Academy•Paoli, IN

23d

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; leads fundraising and community support; recruits and supports team members; and oversees program operations, including communication, scheduling, enrollment, and administrative tasks. The Director represents LifeWise Academy in the community, communicates the program’s vision and impact, supports biblical instruction and a safe, Christ-centered environment, and helps maintain compliance with school policies and LifeWise Academy procedures. The role is part-time, approximately 15–20 hours per week, and requires some daytime availability during school hours. Occasional weekend, evening, or community events may be part of the schedule. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support. The position is classified as non-exempt (hourly).

Requirements

Clear and professional communication skills.
Ability to manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
Self-motivated, dependable, and flexible.
Some daytime availability during school hours.
Availability for occasional weekend, evening, or community events.
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.
Enjoyment of leadership, organization, and community engagement.
Comfort inviting others to financially support a meaningful mission.

Responsibilities

Develop positive partnerships with school leaders, parents, churches, and community members.
Represent LifeWise Academy as a trusted presence 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 help 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.