Program Director

LifeWise Academy • Evans, GA

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About The Position

The Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise program by building relationships with schools, families, churches, donors and community members; coordinating fundraising and community support; supporting team members; and managing program operations. The role represents LifeWise Academy in the community and communicates the program’s vision and impact.

The director recruits, trains and supports team members, fosters a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered culture, and coordinates teams so classes run smoothly and safely. The position also oversees communication, scheduling, enrollment and basic administration; assists with budgeting and stewardship of resources; and maintains compliance with school policies and LifeWise Academy procedures.

Success in the role includes supporting excellent biblical instruction, connecting families with local churches, equipping and valuing team members, engaging donors and community partners, maintaining professional school partnerships, and operating a sustainable program. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching and ongoing support. This is a part-time, approximately 15–20-hour-per-week role that requires some daytime availability during school hours and occasional evening, weekend or community-event availability.

Requirements

• Communicate clearly and professionally.
• Be self-motivated, dependable and flexible.
• Some daytime availability during school hours is required.
• Occasional availability for weekend, evening or community events is required.
• A heart for the mission is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination or community engagement is helpful.
• Relationship-building, leadership, organization and community-engagement abilities.
• Comfort inviting others to financially support a mission.
• Ability to manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
• Experience thriving in ministry, nonprofit, education or community leadership settings.

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.
• LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching and ongoing support.

What This Job Offers

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