Program Director

LifeWise Academy • Magnolia, OH

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About The Position

The Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise Academy program. The role builds partnerships with school leaders, parents, churches, and community members; represents LifeWise Academy locally; communicates the program’s vision and impact; and leads local fundraising, donor stewardship, and community outreach. The Program Director also recruits and supports team members, helps foster a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered environment, coordinates classes, and oversees program communications, scheduling, enrollment, administrative tasks, budgeting support, and compliance with school and LifeWise Academy procedures.

The program’s success includes providing students with biblical instruction and sharing the gospel in every class; supporting families and connecting them with local churches; equipping team members; building strong relationships with donors, schools, churches, and community partners; and operating sustainably with the funding, resources, systems, and partnerships needed to serve students and grow.

This is a part-time position 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 position is classified as non-exempt and hourly.

Requirements

• Love building relationships and bringing people together.
• Be passionate about reaching public school students with the gospel.
• Enjoy leadership, organization, and community engagement.
• Be comfortable inviting others to financially support a meaningful mission.
• Communicate clearly and professionally.
• Manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
• Be self-motivated, dependable, and flexible.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develop positive partnerships with school leaders, parents, churches, and community members.
• Represent LifeWise Academy as a trusted representative in the local community.
• Communicate the vision and impact of the program.
• 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 to sustain and grow the program.
• 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