Program Director
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; represents LifeWise Academy in the community; communicates the program’s vision and impact; and coordinates fundraising, donor stewardship, and community support. The director recruits, trains, encourages, 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, basic administration, budgeting support, fundraising coordination, resource stewardship, and compliance with school policies and LifeWise Academy procedures. This is a part-time, approximately 15–20-hour-per-week role. Some availability during school hours is required, along with occasional weekend, evening, or community events. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support. The position is classified as non-exempt and hourly.
Requirements
- Communicate clearly and professionally.
- Be self-motivated, dependable, and flexible.
- Be comfortable inviting others to financially support a mission.
- Be able to manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
- Some daytime availability during school hours is required.
- Occasional weekend, evening, or community-event availability is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement is helpful.
- A heart for the mission is essential.
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 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
- Flexible part-time work
- 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
