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, donors, and community members; communicates the program’s vision and impact; and coordinates fundraising, community support, and donor stewardship. The Program Director recruits, trains, encourages, and supports team members while fostering a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered environment for students and families. The role also oversees communication, scheduling, enrollment, basic administration, budgeting support, and compliance with school policies and LifeWise Academy procedures. The position is part-time, approximately 15–20 hours per week, with some daytime availability required during school hours. Occasional evening, weekend, or community events may be involved. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support. The role is classified as non-exempt and hourly.
Requirements
- Strong relationship-building and community engagement abilities.
- Passion for reaching public school students with the gospel.
- 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-motivated, dependable, and flexible.
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 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 help classes run smoothly and safely.
- Oversee communication, scheduling, enrollment, and basic administrative tasks.
- Assist with budgeting, fundraising coordination, and stewardship.
- 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
