Program Director
About The Position
The Program Director helps lead and grow a community’s LifeWise 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 and community support efforts. The director recruits, trains and supports team members, fosters a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered culture, coordinates classes, and oversees program communications, scheduling, enrollment and basic administration. The role also assists with budgeting and resource stewardship and maintains compliance with school policies and LifeWise Academy procedures. The position is part-time, approximately 15–20 hours per week, with some daytime availability required during school hours. Occasional weekend, evening or community events may be required. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching and ongoing support. The role is classified as non-exempt (hourly).
Requirements
- Communicate clearly and professionally.
- Be self-motivated, dependable and flexible.
- Some daytime availability during school hours is required.
- Occasional weekend, evening or community events.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination or community engagement is helpful.
- Enjoys building relationships, leadership, organization and community engagement; is comfortable inviting others to financially support a mission; and can manage details while keeping sight of the larger 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 to sustain and grow the program, using 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
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
