Program Director

LifeWise Academy • Cedar Rapids, IA

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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; represents LifeWise Academy locally; and communicates the program’s vision and impact. The director coordinates fundraising and community giving, stewards donor relationships, supports and develops team members, and oversees program communication, scheduling, enrollment, administration, budgeting coordination, and compliance with school and LifeWise Academy procedures.

The role aims to provide students with excellent biblical instruction, support families and connect them with local churches, equip and value team members, and foster strong relationships with donors, schools, churches, and community partners. The program director helps ensure the program has the funding, resources, systems, and partnerships to operate sustainably and grow.

This is a part-time, approximately 15–20-hour-per-week position. 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

• 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.
• A heart for the mission is essential.

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 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 to sustain and grow the program, using 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.
• LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed