Board Project Manager

About LifeSmart Education

LifeSmart Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to providing nontraditional educational programs and resources to underserved youth and communities. Our mission is to equip young people with essential life skills, empowering them to become socially and emotionally successful individuals who positively impact society.

Position Details

Position: Board Project Manager (Volunteer)

Service Period: 1 year

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Project Oversight

• Translate board priorities into actionable project plans
• Develop timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Monitor progress of board-approved initiatives
• Flag risks or delays early
• Ensure alignment with LifeSmart Education’s mission and strategic plan

2. Board & Executive Coordination

• Serve as liaison between Board, Executive Director, and program teams
• Prepare project status updates for board meetings
• Track board action items and follow-ups
• Support implementation of board decisions
• Ensure clear communication across stakeholders

3. Project Planning & Documentation

• Maintain organized project files and dashboards
• Ensure version control of key documents

4. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track KPIs and success metrics
• Prepare monthly or quarterly progress reports
• Monitor budget vs. actual for board initiatives
• Provide data to support impact reporting and funder updates
• Recommend course corrections when needed

5. Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify operational and reputational risks
• Escalate issues to Executive Director and Board Chair

6. Meeting & Workflow Support

• Support board committees with project tracking
• Maintain action item logs
• Prepare implementation summaries
• Ensure deadlines from board meetings are met
• Follow up on the assigned tasks of the Board

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with Program leads, Development/fundraising, Finance, and external partners
• Keep initiatives moving across departments
• Remove operational bottlenecks