Program Director

Lifewise Academy•Southlake, TX

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About The Position

The Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise Academy program by building community relationships, supporting fundraising and community giving, leading and supporting team members, and managing program operations. The director represents LifeWise Academy in the community, communicates the program’s vision and impact, and works with school leaders, parents, churches, donors, and community members to sustain and grow the program. The role includes recruiting, training, encouraging, and supporting team members; fostering a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered culture; and coordinating teams so classes run smoothly and safely. The director also oversees communication, scheduling, enrollment, basic administration, budgeting support, fundraising coordination, stewardship, and compliance with school policies and LifeWise Academy procedures. Success means students receive biblical instruction, families and churches are connected, team members feel equipped and valued, donors and community partners are engaged, and the program has the funding, resources, systems, and partnerships to serve students sustainably. This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt role of approximately 15–20 hours per week. 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 role includes a retirement plan with employer match.

Requirements

Passion for reaching public school students with the gospel.
Strong relationship-building and community engagement skills.
Leadership and organizational 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 occasional availability for weekend, evening, or community events.

Nice To Haves

Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement.

Responsibilities

Build 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 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.