Program Director
About The Position
The Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise Academy program by building community relationships, leading fundraising and community support, supporting team members, and managing program operations. The role represents LifeWise Academy in the community and communicates the program’s vision and impact to schools, families, churches, donors, and community partners. The Program Director helps create a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered culture for students and families and coordinates teams so classes run smoothly and safely. The position also oversees communication, scheduling, enrollment, and basic administration; assists with budgeting and stewardship of resources; and maintains compliance with school policies and LifeWise Academy procedures. Success means supporting excellent biblical instruction, connecting families with local churches, equipping team members, engaging donors and partners, and operating a sustainable program. This is a part-time, approximately 15–20-hour-per-week role. Some daytime availability during school hours is required, along with occasional weekend, evening, or community events. The position is classified as non-exempt (hourly). LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support and training.
Requirements
- Clear and professional communication.
- Ability to manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and flexible.
- Some daytime availability during school hours.
- 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.
- Enjoyment of leadership, organization, and community engagement.
- Comfort inviting others to financially support a mission.
- Ability to build relationships and bring people together.
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 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 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 and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
