Program Director

Lifewise Academy • Greenland, AR

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About The Position

The Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise Academy program by building community relationships, supporting fundraising, leading team members, and overseeing program operations. The role represents LifeWise Academy in the community and works with school leaders, parents, churches, donors, team members, and community partners to support the program’s mission of providing biblical instruction to public school students.

The Program Director helps create a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered experience for students and families, while ensuring that classes operate smoothly and safely. The position also supports the program’s long-term sustainability through fundraising, donor stewardship, budgeting coordination, and the development of community partnerships. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support.

This is a part-time, non-exempt hourly position of approximately 15–20 hours per week. Some availability during school hours is required, along with occasional evening, weekend, 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.
• Have some daytime availability during school hours.
• Be available for occasional weekend, evening, or community events.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement.
• A heart for the mission is considered essential.

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.
• Communicate with, appreciate, and steward donors.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed