Community Programs Director — Part-Time, Faith-Based

Socket.dev; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Part-Time Work

Job summary

LifeWise Academy is seeking a part-time Program Director to help grow and lead our LifeWise program in the Dallas area. You will build community relationships, lead fundraising and donor stewardship, support team members, and manage program operations to ensure smooth, compliant delivery of biblical instruction to students.

You will collaborate with school leaders, parents, churches and community partners, coordinate local campaigns, and communicate the program's vision and impact while

Responsibilities

• Develop positive partnerships with school leaders, parents, churches and community members
• Serve as a trusted representative of LifeWise Academy in the local community
• Communicate the vision and impact of the program
• 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 help sustain and grow the program
• Utilize the 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
• Students receive excellent biblical instruction and experience the gospel as part of every class
• Families are supported and are connected to the local church
• Team members feel equipped and valued
• Donors and community partners feel connected to the mission and impact
• Schools experience professionalism and partnership
• Churches unite around a mission that impacts the next generation
• The program operates sustainably, with the funding, resources, systems and partnerships needed to grow and serve students for years to come
• Love building relationships and bringing people together
• Are passionate about reaching public school students with the gospel
• Enjoy leadership, organization and community engagement
• Are comfortable inviting others to financially support a meaningful mission
• Communicate clearly and professionally
• Can manage details while keeping sight of the bigger mission
• Thrive in ministry, nonprofit, education or community leadership settings
• Are self-motivated, dependable and flexible
• Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination or community engagement is helpful, but a heart for the mission is essential.

Job description

LifeWise Academy is seeking a part-time Program Director to help grow and lead our LifeWise program in the Dallas area. You will build community relationships, lead fundraising and donor stewardship, support team members, and manage program operations to ensure smooth, compliant delivery of biblical instruction to students.

You will collaborate with school leaders, parents, churches and community partners, coordinate local campaigns, and communicate the program's vision and impact while