Program Director
About The Position
The Program Director helps lead and grow a community’s LifeWise program, serving as a representative of LifeWise Academy and building positive partnerships with school leaders, parents, churches, and community members. The role communicates the program’s vision and impact, supports fundraising and donor stewardship, recruits and supports team members, and oversees program operations. The position is part-time, approximately 15–20 hours per week, with some availability required during school hours and occasional evening, weekend, or community events. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support.
Requirements
- Passion for reaching public school students with the gospel.
- Strong relationship-building and community engagement abilities.
- Leadership and organizational skills.
- Comfort inviting others to financially support a mission.
- Clear, professional communication skills.
- Ability to manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
- Self-motivation, dependability, and flexibility.
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 and community giving campaigns.
- Communicate with, appreciate, and steward donors.
- 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 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
