Program Director

Lifewise Academy•Mobile, AL

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About The Position

The Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise Academy program by building community relationships, leading fundraising and community support, supporting team members, and managing program operations. The role represents LifeWise Academy in the community and helps foster a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered experience for students and families. The Program Director coordinates communication, scheduling, enrollment, administrative tasks, budgeting and fundraising coordination, and helps maintain compliance with school policies and LifeWise Academy procedures. Success includes providing students with excellent biblical instruction, supporting families and team members, connecting donors and community partners to the mission, maintaining strong school and church partnerships, and operating the program sustainably. 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 weekend, evening, or community events. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support.

Requirements

Passion for reaching public school students with the gospel and a heart for the mission.
Ability to build relationships and bring people together.
Leadership, organization, and community engagement skills.
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-motivated, dependable, and flexible.

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 local representative 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.