Program Director

Lifewise Academy•Forney, TX

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 director coordinates fundraising and donor stewardship, supports and develops team members, and oversees program communications, scheduling, enrollment, and basic administration. The role helps maintain compliance with school policies and LifeWise Academy procedures while fostering a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered environment for students and families. Success in the role means students receive excellent biblical instruction, families are supported and connected to local churches, team members feel equipped and valued, and donors, schools, churches, and community partners remain engaged with the mission. The program should operate sustainably with the funding, resources, systems, and partnerships needed to serve students and grow. This is a part-time, non-exempt hourly position of approximately 15–20 hours per week. Some daytime availability during school hours is required, along with occasional evening, weekend, or community events. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support. Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement is helpful; a commitment to the mission is essential.

Requirements

Passion for reaching public school students with the gospel.
Ability to build relationships and bring people together.
Leadership, organization, and community engagement skills.
Comfort inviting others to financially support a mission.
Clear and professional communication skills.
Ability to manage details while maintaining focus on the broader mission.
Self-motivation, dependability, and flexibility.
Some daytime availability during school hours and availability for occasional evening, weekend, or community events.

Nice To Haves

Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement.

Responsibilities

Build 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 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 program 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.