Program Director
About The Position
The Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise Academy program. The role builds community relationships, leads fundraising and community support, recruits and supports team members, and manages program operations. The Program Director works to foster a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered culture for students and families, maintain partnerships with schools and churches, and support sustainable program growth. 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. It is classified as non-exempt (hourly).
Requirements
- Clearly and professionally communicate.
- Be able to manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
- Be self-motivated, dependable, and flexible.
- Have a heart for the mission of reaching public school students with the gospel.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement is helpful.
- Enjoy leadership, organization, and community engagement.
- Be comfortable inviting others to financially support a mission.
- Thrive 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 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 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 and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
