Michigan Program Planning Coach

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

You love Jesus. You love kids. You enjoy helping others succeed. Whether encouraging someone through a challenge, celebrating a milestone, or helping a leader develop a plan to overcome obstacles, you find joy in seeing people grow in confidence and effectiveness. You are organized, proactive, and able to keep multiple projects moving at the same time. You naturally follow through on commitments, communicate clearly, and aren't afraid to have honest conversations that help people stay on track.

You notice when something doesn't seem right and ask good questions before small issues become big problems. You balance encouragement with accountability and are energized by helping teams achieve ambitious goals. At the end of the day, you do what it takes to get things done. Above all, you know this isn’t just your career. It’s a chance to do something meaningful.

A chance to serve others. And a chance to make a life-changing impact on students with the gospel.

The Planning Program Coach is a full-time, remote position that works with local Life Wise launch teams to successfully pray, promote and plan their local Life Wise program.

This role serves as a trusted guide throughout the planning process by equipping, training, inspiring and coming alongside the local launch team as they develop a plan, consult with local administrators, begin local fund raising, recruit and hire a local program director.

• Guide local Launch Teams through the planning phase by helping them develop strategic launch plans, navigate the school acknowledgment and approval process, and successfully recruit and hire Program Directors.
• Build and strengthen high-performing Launch Teams by equipping members with the tools, resources, and support needed for long-term success.
• Recruit, identify, and retain qualified leaders who align with the mission, vision, and values of Life Wise Academy.
• Train, coach, equip, and provide ongoing feedback to Launch Teams, fostering accountability, leadership development, and organizational excellence.
• Support the healthy growth and expansion of Life Wise programs by identifying opportunities, removing barriers, and implementing strategic solutions.
• Evaluate program health and progress using established metrics, document findings within the Life Wise customer relationship management (CRM) platform, and develop action plans to move communities forward.
• Partner with Planning Team leadership to translate strategic initiatives into practical processes, implement scalable systems, and continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Planning Team operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience for local communities throughout the planning process.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

• A mature personal Christian faith consistent with the Life Wise Academy Statement of Faith
• Bachelor's degree (preferred)
• Experience working with ministry personnel, school administration and community leaders
• Experience working in an organization using Salesforce (preferred)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• 3+ years in a ministry or…