Program Director
About The Position
The Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise Academy program. The role builds relationships with schools, families, churches, donors, and community members; leads fundraising and community support; recruits and supports team members; and manages program operations. The Director helps create a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered culture and ensures classes operate smoothly and safely while complying 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. Occasional weekend, evening, or community events are part of the role. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support. The position is classified as non-exempt (hourly).
Requirements
- Communicate clearly and professionally.
- Be self-motivated, dependable, and flexible.
- Some daytime availability during school hours is required.
- Occasional weekend, evening, or community event availability is required.
- A heart for the mission is essential.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- Be able to manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
- Thrive in ministry, nonprofit, education, or community leadership settings.
- 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 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
