Program Director
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; and communicates the program’s vision and impact. The Program Director coordinates fundraising and community giving, maintains donor relationships, supports team members, and oversees program communications, scheduling, enrollment, and basic administration. The position is part-time, approximately 15–20 hours per week, with some availability required during school hours and occasional evening, weekend, or community events. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support.
Requirements
- Passion for reaching public school students with the gospel.
- 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 maintaining focus on the broader mission.
- Self-motivation, dependability, and flexibility.
- Some daytime availability during school hours.
- Availability for occasional weekend, evening, or community events.
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 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
