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; coordinates fundraising and donor support; recruits and supports team members; and oversees program communications, scheduling, enrollment, and basic administration. The director helps maintain a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered environment and ensures compliance with school policies and LifeWise Academy procedures. Success in the role includes providing students with excellent biblical instruction, supporting families and connecting them to local churches, equipping and valuing team members, strengthening relationships with donors and community partners, and operating a sustainable program. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support. This is a part-time hourly, non-exempt position of approximately 15–20 hours per week. Some availability during school hours is required, as well as occasional weekend, evening, or community events.
Requirements
- Communicate clearly and professionally.
- Be self-motivated, dependable, and flexible.
- Be comfortable inviting others to financially support the mission.
- Manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
- Some daytime availability during school hours is required.
- Occasional weekend, evening, or community-event availability is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement is helpful.
- A passion for reaching public school students with the gospel.
- Enjoyment of leadership, organization, and community engagement.
- Ability to build relationships and bring people together.
Responsibilities
- Develop 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.
- LifeWise Academy provides 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
