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; represents LifeWise Academy locally; communicates the program’s vision and impact; and coordinates fundraising and donor stewardship. The Program Director recruits, trains, encourages, and supports team members, fosters a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered culture, and coordinates teams so classes run smoothly and safely. The position also oversees communication, scheduling, enrollment, and basic administrative tasks; assists with budgeting and stewardship of resources; and maintains compliance with school policies and LifeWise Academy procedures. Success in this role includes supporting excellent biblical instruction, connecting families with local churches, equipping team members, strengthening donor and community partnerships, working professionally with schools, and helping the program operate sustainably. The role is part-time, approximately 15–20 hours per week, requires some daytime availability during school hours, and includes occasional weekend, evening, or community events. It is classified as non-exempt (hourly).
Requirements
- Clearly and professionally communicate.
- Be self-motivated, dependable, and flexible.
- Be comfortable inviting others to financially support a 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.
- 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 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 help 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 and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
