Program Director

LifeWise Academy • Grundy Center, IA

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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 manages program operations, including communication, scheduling, enrollment, basic administration, budgeting support, and compliance. The director helps create a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered environment and ensures classes run smoothly and safely. Success includes providing excellent biblical instruction, supporting families and team members, connecting donors and community partners to the program’s mission, maintaining strong school and church partnerships, and operating the program sustainably.

This is a part-time role of approximately 15–20 hours per week, with some daytime availability required during school hours and occasional weekend, evening, or community events. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support. The position is classified as non-exempt (hourly).

Requirements

• Clear and professional communication skills.
• Ability to manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and flexible.
• Some daytime availability during school hours.
• Availability for occasional weekend, evening, or community events.
• A heart for the mission of bringing Bible education and the gospel to public school students.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement.
• Enjoyment of leadership, organization, and community engagement.
• Comfort inviting others to financially support a meaningful mission.

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 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.

What This Job Offers

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