Program Director

Lifewise Academy • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise Academy program that provides released-time religious instruction to public school students. The role builds relationships with school leaders, families, churches, donors, and community members; supports fundraising and community engagement; recruits and supports team members; and oversees program operations. The position is part-time, approximately 15–20 hours per week, with some daytime availability during school hours and occasional evening, weekend, or community events. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support.

Requirements

• Strong relationship-building and community engagement abilities.
• Passion for reaching public school students with the gospel.
• Leadership, organization, and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally.
• Comfort inviting others to financially support a mission.
• Ability to manage details while maintaining focus on the broader mission.
• Self-motivation, dependability, and flexibility.
• A heart for the mission.

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, and represent LifeWise Academy in the local community.
• Communicate the program’s vision and impact.
• Coordinate local fundraising and community giving campaigns; communicate with, appreciate, and steward donors.
• 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, fostering 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