Program Director
About The Position
The Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise Academy program. The role builds partnerships with school leaders, parents, churches, and community members; represents LifeWise Academy in the community; and communicates the program’s vision and impact. The Program Director coordinates local fundraising and community giving, stewards donor relationships, recruits and supports team members, and oversees program communication, scheduling, enrollment, and basic administrative tasks. The position also supports budgeting and resource stewardship and maintains compliance with school policies and LifeWise Academy procedures. The role aims to provide students with excellent biblical instruction, support families and connect them with local churches, equip and value team members, strengthen partnerships with donors, schools, and churches, and help the program operate sustainably. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support. This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position of approximately 15–20 hours per week. Some daytime availability during school hours is required, along with occasional weekend, evening, or community events.
Requirements
- Love building relationships and bringing people together.
- Be passionate about reaching public school students with the gospel.
- Enjoy leadership, organization, and community engagement.
- Be comfortable inviting others to financially support a meaningful mission.
- Communicate clearly and professionally.
- Manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
- Be self-motivated, dependable, and flexible.
- Some daytime availability during school hours; occasional weekend, evening, or community event availability.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement is helpful.
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 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
