Program Director

LifeWise Academy•Cary, NC

20d

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 in the community; and communicates the program’s vision and impact. It coordinates local fundraising and community giving, donor communications and stewardship, church presentations, fundraising events, sponsorships, and outreach initiatives, using LifeWise Academy fundraising strategies. The Program Director recruits, trains, encourages, and supports team members; fosters a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered culture for students and families; and coordinates teams so classes run smoothly and safely. The role also oversees communication, scheduling, enrollment, and basic administration; assists with budgeting, fundraising coordination, and stewardship of resources; 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 weekend, evening, or community events. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support. The role is classified as non-exempt (hourly).

Requirements

Clear and professional communication.
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.
Passion for reaching public school students with the gospel.

Responsibilities

Develop positive partnerships with school leaders, parents, churches, and community members.
Represent LifeWise Academy as a trusted representative 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.