Part-Time Program Director - Build Community & Fundraise

lifewisecareers; Alliance (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Job summary

LifeWise Academy is seeking a part-time Program Director in Ohio to lead community relations, fundraising efforts, and program operations. You'll cultivate school, church, and parent partnerships, coordinate donor outreach, and support a Christ-centered, safe learning environment for students and families.

The role includes scheduling, enrollment, budgeting, and ongoing community engagement. The position is approximately 15–20 hours per week with some daytime school-hour availability and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Build 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.

Skills

Fundraising

Community outreach

Volunteer coordination

Job description

LifeWise Academy is seeking a part-time Program Director in Ohio to lead community relations, fundraising efforts, and program operations. You'll cultivate school, church, and parent partnerships, coordinate donor outreach, and support a Christ-centered, safe learning environment for students and families.

The role includes scheduling, enrollment, budgeting, and ongoing community engagement. The position is approximately 15–20 hours per week with some daytime school-hour availability and