Program Director
About The Position
The Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise Academy program by building community relationships, leading fundraising and community support, supporting team members, and managing program operations. The role represents LifeWise Academy in the community and helps foster a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered environment for students and families. Success in the role means students receive excellent biblical instruction; families, team members, donors, schools, churches, and community partners feel supported and connected to the mission; and the program has the funding, resources, systems, and partnerships needed to operate sustainably and grow. This is a non-exempt, hourly, part-time position of approximately 15–20 hours per week. 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.
Requirements
- Passion for reaching public school students with the gospel.
- Ability to build relationships and bring people together.
- Leadership, organizational, and community engagement abilities.
- Comfort inviting others to financially support a mission.
- Clear and professional communication skills.
- Ability to manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
- Self-motivation, dependability, and flexibility.
- Some daytime availability during school hours and availability for occasional weekend, evening, or community events.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement is helpful.
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 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.
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
