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, donors, and community members; leads fundraising and community support; recruits and supports team members; and oversees program operations. The director works to ensure students receive biblical instruction in a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered environment, while families, team members, donors, schools, and churches remain connected to the program’s mission. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support. This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position requiring approximately 15–20 hours per week, some daytime availability during school hours, and occasional weekend, evening, or community-event participation.
Requirements
- Communicate clearly and professionally.
- Be self-motivated, dependable, and flexible.
- Be comfortable inviting others to financially support a mission.
- Have the ability to manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
- Some daytime availability during school hours and occasional weekend, evening, or community-event availability.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement.
- A passion for reaching public school students with the gospel and building community relationships.
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 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.
- Flexible part-time work.
- Systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support from LifeWise Academy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
