Volunteer Program Director

LifeWise Academy • Dennison, OH

1h

About The Position

The Volunteer Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise Academy program that provides biblical instruction to public school students. The role builds community relationships, coordinates fundraising and donor support, recruits and supports team members, and oversees program operations. The director represents LifeWise Academy in the community and works with schools, churches, families, donors, and community partners to support a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered program.

The program director helps ensure students receive excellent biblical instruction, families are supported, team members are equipped, donors and partners are connected to the mission, and school relationships remain professional. The position is part-time, approximately 15–20 hours per week, with some daytime availability during school hours and occasional weekend, evening, or community events. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement.
• Thriving in ministry, nonprofit, education, or community leadership settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive partnerships with school leaders, parents, churches, and community members.
• Represent LifeWise Academy as a trusted local community representative 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

• Flexible part-time work intended to accommodate family, ministry, or other professional commitments.
• Systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support from LifeWise Academy.
• Opportunity to help bring Bible education to students and contribute to a growing national movement.

What This Job Offers

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