Part-Time Program Director — Community Education & Outreach

LifeWise Academy; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Employer match

Job summary

LifeWise Academy’s LifeWise Program in Columbus seeks a program director to grow the local LifeWise initiative. You will build partnerships with schools, churches, and community members, representing LifeWise in the area to advance biblical education during school hours.

The role involves leading fundraising, coordinating donor communications, recruiting and guiding volunteers, scheduling, enrollment, budgeting support, and ensuring program operations align with school policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration or community engagement is helpful, but a heart for the mission is essential.

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 and sponsorship opportunities.
• Encourage ongoing financial partnerships to support growth.
• 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.

Skills

Building relationships

Fundraising

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Job description

LifeWise Academy’s LifeWise Program in Columbus seeks a program director to grow the local LifeWise initiative. You will build partnerships with schools, churches, and community members, representing LifeWise in the area to advance biblical education during school hours.

The role involves leading fundraising, coordinating donor communications, recruiting and guiding volunteers, scheduling, enrollment, budgeting support, and ensuring program operations align with school policies.