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Program Director

@ Lifewise Academy

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Overview

Lifewise Academy is hiring a part-time Program Director to lead and grow a local released-time Bible education program. The role covers community partnerships, fundraising and donor stewardship, leading team members, and day-to-day program operations. The posting states 15-20 hours per week, some daytime availability during school hours, and occasional weekend or evening events.

Responsibilities:

  • Build partnerships with schools, parents and churches
  • Lead local fundraising and donor stewardship
  • Recruit, train and support team members
  • Oversee scheduling, enrollment and administration
  • Assist with budgeting and compliance

Requirements summary:

  • Heart for the mission
  • Strong leadership and organization
  • Clear, professional communication
  • Experience in ministry, education or fundraising helpful

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement plan
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Employer posting date
2025-12-21
First seen by our source
2026-10-27
Source record updated
2026-10-27

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentBusiness operations
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week17.5
Scheduleday, evening
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingSchool, Client sites, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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Lifewise Academy

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LifeWise Academy brings Bible Education to Public School Students During School Hours.

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Bible Education for Public School Students DURING SCHOOL HOURS

LinkedIn followers
1,593
People associated on LinkedIn
288
Reported office locations
  • PO Box 1179, Hilliard, OH 43026, US
Business categories
  • Religion
  • Education
  • Non Profit
Other recorded names
  • LifeWise Academy
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

Bible Education for Public School Students DURING SCHOOL HOURS

FieldValue
IndustryReligious Institutions
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersHilliard, OH
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded2018
Open jobs on Jobsy7
LinkedInView page
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 passionate aboutreaching 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 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

Position Details

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Retirement plan, including employer match

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 laws for religious
organizations and permitsthem to give employment preference to members of their own religion. LifeWise
Academy is in that category.

Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Employment Type: Part-Time
Grid Level: 2a

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