Development & Communication Coordinator

The Little Light House Central Kentucky, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Wellspring is seeking a Development & Communications Manager to join its Development team in Kentucky. You will advance Wellspring’s mission through donor stewardship, event management, and compelling communications across print and digital media, while coordinating volunteers and supporting fundraising initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree preference and experience creating content for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other channels, with a track record in nonprofit

Qualifications

• Experience managing organizational social media platforms and developing original content.
• Experience creating, writing, designing, scheduling, and publishing content for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

• Developing social media content that supports Wellspring’s mission, programs, fundraising initiatives, events, recruitment efforts, and community partnerships while ensuring a consistent brand voice and professional image.
• Developing and coordinating print, email, website, and other media communications;
• Creating newsletters, fundraising appeals, promotional materials, and other branded content;
• Supporting donor stewardship and fundraising activities;
• Supporting public relations and community outreach efforts;
• Helping grow Wellspring’s audiences and community partnerships;
• Coordinating volunteer engagement efforts and assignments and helping ensure volunteers have the information and resources needed to contribute effectively.

Skills

Social media content development

Communications, marketing & nonprofit

Graphic design

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred (communications)

Job description

The Development & Communications Manager is an integral part of Wellspring’s Development team working to advance Wellspring’s mission, vision, values, and philanthropic relationships. The scope of work includes donor stewardship, event management, creating visually appealing print and social media communications, volunteer coordination and general fundraising activities that include soliciting monetary and material gifts, promoting Wellspring, and increasing awareness of mental illness recovery.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree preferred.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing social media content that supports Wellspring’s mission, programs, fundraising initiatives, events, recruitment efforts, and community partnerships while ensuring a consistent brand voice and professional image.
• Developing and coordinating print, email, website, and other media communications;
• Creating newsletters, fundraising appeals, promotional materials, and other branded content;
• Supporting donor stewardship and fundraising activities;
• Supporting public relations and community outreach efforts;
• Helping grow Wellspring’s audiences and community partnerships; and
• Coordinates volunteer engagement efforts and assignments and helps ensure volunteers have the information and resources needed to contribute effectively.

Experience Requirements:

• Experience managing organizational social media platforms and developing original content is required.
• Experience should include creating, writing, designing, scheduling, and publishing content for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other relevant channels.
• Experience in communications, marketing, and/or non-profit fundraising is required.
• Experience with graphic design and special event planning is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in communications (e.g., public relations, electronic and digital, media, or mass communications) is highly preferred.
• Conditions of Employment:This position requires clearances of state and federal background checks, multiple abuse/sex offender registries, and clearance of exclusion lists prior to employment.

Salary/Other Benefits:$45,000 - $55,000
Benefits That Support You (Not Just Your Job):
At Wellspring, we know you can’t take care of others if you’re not supported yourself. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to protect your health, support your life outside of work, and give you the freedom to focus on what matters most: helping people recover and thrive.

The Benefit That's Hard to Find:
One of the biggest reasons our employees stay at Wellspring is something harder to list on a benefits sheet: you can actually make and see your impact here. We pride ourselves in being large enough to make a difference and small enough that your voice matters. Being a mission-driven nonprofit with a collaborative culture, employees have the ability to:Work autonomously
Advocate for clients
Implement ideas quickly by working closely with those who can make fast decisions
Focus on care rather than bureaucracy
In other words, less red tape and more meaningful work.

Health:Medical insurance with employer contributions
Dental and vision coverage fully paid for employees (single premium only)
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to help offset medical expenses
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for confidential support and resource
Financial Security:401(k) with 100% employer match up to 4%
Employer-paid basic and voluntary life insurance/AD&D for employee (employee-paid spouse and children options available)
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
Time to Recharge:Generous paid time off (PTO) starting after 90 days of employment
9 paid holidays
Support for the Work You Do:Free access to courses that offer continuing education credits to help maintain licensure
Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel