Development & Communications Coordinator

Agency Overview:
Since 1982 Wellspring has championed mental health recovery in Louisville. Serving some of the most vulnerable people in our community, Wellspring is a pillar of hope. We support adults in building healthy & hopeful lives through behavioral health, supporting housing, & employment services. We believe recovery is possible for all people with psychiatric disabilities and our recovery-oriented programming incorporates person-centered care & utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach. 

Wellspring’s success depends on our highly qualified and dedicated staff. We hire individuals who are committed to excellent service to our clients, to each other, and to the community. We value diversity, equity, & inclusion and encourage all people to apply! 

What employees say about Wellspring...

Wellspring is seeking a full-time, Development & Communications Coordinator , to be an integral member of the Development Department’s work, advancing Wellspring’s mission via soliciting and securing monetary and material gifts, promoting Wellspring throughout the community, and increasing awareness of mental illness recovery and housing support. The scope of work includes donor stewardship, event management, external and internal communications, PR/marketing, volunteer coordination and general development-oriented administrative activities.

Development & Communications Coordinator Responsibilities:
This position supports Wellspring’s fundraising, communications, marketing, donor relations, and community engagement efforts. Working closely with the Development & Communications Director, this position helps strengthen Wellspring’s visibility in the community, cultivate donor and funder relationships, and generate financial and community support for the agency’s mission.

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:

• Access to Continuing education opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
• Free downtown parking