Program Director

Lifewise Academy•Evans, GA

12d

About The Position

The Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise Academy program. The role builds relationships with school leaders, parents, churches, donors, and community members; coordinates fundraising and community support; recruits and supports team members; and oversees program communications, scheduling, enrollment, and basic administration. The Director helps foster a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered environment and ensures classes run smoothly and in accordance with school policies and LifeWise Academy procedures. Success in the role means students receive excellent biblical instruction, families and churches are connected, team members feel equipped and valued, and donors, schools, and community partners feel engaged with the mission. The program should operate sustainably with the funding, resources, systems, and partnerships needed to serve students and grow. This is a part-time, non-exempt hourly position of approximately 15–20 hours per week. Some daytime availability during school hours is required, along with occasional evening, weekend, or community events. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support. The posting notes that experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement is helpful, while emphasizing commitment to the mission.

Requirements

Self-motivated, dependable, and flexible.
Able to communicate clearly and professionally.
Able to manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
Comfortable inviting others to financially support a mission.
Some daytime availability during school hours.
Available 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.
Enjoys leadership, organization, and community engagement.
Loves building relationships and bringing people together.

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.
Communicate with, appreciate, and steward donors.
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 so 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.