Program Director

LifeWise Academy • Glenwood, IA

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About The Position

The Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise Academy program. The role develops 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 outreach. The director recruits and supports team members, helps create a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered environment, coordinates classes, and oversees communication, scheduling, enrollment, administrative tasks, budgeting support, and compliance with school policies and LifeWise Academy procedures.

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

Requirements

• Clearly and professionally communicate.
• Be self-motivated, dependable, and flexible.
• Have 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.
• Enjoy leadership, organization, and community engagement.
• Be comfortable inviting others to financially support a mission.
• Be able to manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
• Thrive 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 presence 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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