Part-Time Program Director: Community Impact & Fundraising

LifeWise Academy; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

LifeWise Academy is seeking a part-time Program Director to help grow its LifeWise program in the local community. You will lead relationship building with schools, churches and families while coordinating fundraising, donor communications and community outreach.

You will recruit and train team members, ensure safe and welcoming classes, handle scheduling and enrollment, and support budgeting and compliance with LifeWise policies. This role combines ministry impact with nonprofit leadership.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Build community relationships by partnering with schools, parents, churches and local leaders.
• Lead local fundraising, donor communication and community outreach initiatives.
• Recruit, train and support team members to maintain a welcoming, Christ-centered culture.
• Oversee program operations including scheduling, enrollment and basic budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with LifeWise Academy procedures and school policies.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Alliance/Partner Management

Budgeting

Campaigns

Coaching

Communication Skills

Community Relations

Community Support

Funding

Fundraising

Leadership

Maintain Compliance

Operations Management

Project/Program Management

Stewardship

Team Lead/Manager

University/School Policies

Volunteer Management

Job description

LifeWise Academy is seeking a part-time Program Director to help grow its LifeWise program in the local community. You will lead relationship building with schools, churches and families while coordinating fundraising, donor communications and community outreach.

You will recruit and train team members, ensure safe and welcoming classes, handle scheduling and enrollment, and support budgeting and compliance with LifeWise policies. This role combines ministry impact with nonprofit leadership.