Volunteer Program Director

LifeWise Academy; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeWise Academy is seeking a part-time Program Director in Des Moines to grow the local LifeWise program by building relationships with schools, churches, parents, and community members. You will lead fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and recruit and support volunteers, while coordinating classes and budgeting to sustain operations.

You will foster a Christ-centered culture, ensure safety and smooth operation of programs, and collaborate with communities to extend LifeWise impact

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Build community relationships with school leaders, parents, churches and community members.
• Lead fundraising campaigns and donor communication.
• Recruit, train and support LifeWise team members.
• Oversee scheduling, enrollment and basic administrative tasks.
• Ensure compliance with LifeWise procedures and school policies.

Skills

Relationship building

Fundraising

Leadership

Public speaking

Job description

Decades ago, our nation systematically removed Bible education from the public school day. LifeWise Academy is bringing it back. Under a little-known Supreme Court ruling, LifeWise empowers communities to provide Bible education for their public school students DURING SCHOOL HOURS. Tens of thousands of public school students attend LifeWise Bible classes each week.

We believe released time is the greatest missed opportunity of the church in America to reach the next generation. But we want to change that and we need your help!

Job Description

What You’ll Do

As program director, you'll help lead and grow your community's LifeWise program by:

Building Community Relationships

• 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

Leading Fundraising and Community Support

• 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

Leading and Supporting Team Members

• 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

Managing Program Operations

• Oversee communication, scheduling, enrollment and basic administrative tasks
• Assist with budgeting, fundraising coordination and stewardship ofresources
• Maintain compliance with school policies and LifeWise Academy procedures

What Success Looks Like

• 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

You Might Be a Great Fit If You:

• Love building relationships and bringing people together
• Are passionateaboutreaching public school students with the gospel
• Enjoy leadership, organization and community engagement
• Are comfortable inviting others to financially support a meaningful missionCommunicate 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 forthe mission is essential.

Why People Love This Role

• Meaningful Impact: You'll help bring Bible education to students who may never otherwise hear the gospel
• Flexible Part-Time Work: This role is ideal for someone seeking meaningful, mission-driven work while balancing family, ministry or other professional commitments
• Strong Support and Training: You won't do this alone. LifeWise Academy provides systems,
  resources, coaching and ongoing support to help you succeed.
• Be Part of a Growing Movement: LifeWise Academy is expanding rapidly across the country as
  more communities seek to bring released time religious instruction to local students
• Part-time position (approximately 15-20 hours per week)
• Some daytime availability required during school hours
• Occasional weekend, evening or community events

If you're excited about building something meaningful in your community and helping impact the next
generation, we'd love to talk with you. Apply today to learn more about joining the LifeWise Academy
mission.

EEO Statement:

LifeWise Academy's hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion"section of employment discrimination lawsfor religious
organizations and permitsthem to give employment preference to members of their own religion. LifeWise
Academy isin that category.