Program Director
About The Position
The Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise program. The role builds relationships with school leaders, parents, churches, donors, and community members; represents LifeWise Academy in the community; coordinates fundraising and donor stewardship; and recruits, trains, and supports team members. The Program Director also oversees communications, scheduling, enrollment, basic administration, budgeting support, and compliance with school policies and LifeWise Academy procedures. The role supports a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered program in which students receive biblical instruction and families, team members, donors, schools, and churches feel connected to the mission. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support. The position is part-time, approximately 15–20 hours per week, requires some availability during school hours, and may include occasional weekend, evening, or community events.
Requirements
- Clear and professional communication skills.
- Ability to manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
- Self-motivation, dependability, and flexibility.
- Some daytime availability during school hours.
- Availability for occasional weekend, evening, or community events.
- A heart for the mission is essential.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement.
- Enjoyment of leadership, organization, and community engagement.
- Comfort inviting others to financially support a mission.
- 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 and community giving campaigns.
- Communicate with donors, show appreciation, and steward donor relationships.
- 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.
- Flexible part-time work.
- Systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support from LifeWise Academy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
