Program Director
About The Position
The Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise Academy program that provides released-time religious instruction to public school students. The role builds relationships with school leaders, parents, churches, donors, and community members; represents LifeWise Academy locally; and communicates the program’s vision and impact. The director coordinates fundraising and community support, including donor communications, stewardship, church presentations, fundraising events, sponsorship opportunities, and outreach initiatives. They recruit, train, encourage, and support team members, foster a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered culture, and coordinate teams so classes operate smoothly and safely. The role also oversees program communications, scheduling, enrollment, and basic administration; assists with budgeting and fundraising coordination; and maintains 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 and occasional evening, weekend, or community events. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support. The position is classified as non-exempt (hourly), Grid Level 2a.
Requirements
- Clear and professional communication.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and flexible.
- Ability to manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
- Some daytime availability during school hours.
- Ability to attend occasional weekend, evening, or community events.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement.
- Enjoys building relationships, leadership, organization, and community engagement.
- Comfort inviting others to financially support a mission.
- Thrives in ministry, nonprofit, education, or community leadership settings.
Responsibilities
- Build positive partnerships with school leaders, parents, churches, and community members.
- Represent LifeWise Academy as a trusted member of 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.
- 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
