Program Director
About The Position
The Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise Academy program. The role builds relationships with school leaders, parents, churches, and community members; leads fundraising and donor engagement; recruits and supports team members; and oversees program operations, including communication, scheduling, enrollment, administrative tasks, budgeting support, and compliance. The director represents LifeWise Academy in the community and helps foster a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered environment for students and families. The position is part-time, 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.
Requirements
- Clear and professional communication skills.
- Ability to manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and flexible.
- Passion for reaching public school students with the gospel.
- Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement is helpful.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement.
- A heart for LifeWise Academy’s 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
