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; coordinates fundraising and community support; recruits and supports team members; and oversees program communication, scheduling, enrollment and basic administration. The director helps ensure the program operates safely, professionally and in compliance with school policies and LifeWise Academy procedures, while advancing its mission of providing biblical instruction to public school students. This is a part-time position of approximately 15–20 hours per week. Some availability during school hours is required, along with occasional evenings, weekends or community events. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching and ongoing support. The role is classified as non-exempt (hourly), Grid Level 2a.
Requirements
- Communicate clearly and professionally.
- Be self-motivated, dependable and flexible.
- Be comfortable inviting others to financially support a mission.
- Be able to manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
- Some daytime availability during school hours is required.
- Occasional availability for weekend, evening or community events is required.
- A heart for the mission is essential.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination or community engagement is helpful.
- Enjoys leadership, organization and community engagement.
- Loves building relationships and bringing people together.
- Is passionate about reaching public school students with the gospel.
- Thrives in ministry, nonprofit, education or community leadership settings.
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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
