Program & Communication Coordinator

The Kentucky Bar Foundation seeks a creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized professional to serve as Program & Communications Coordinator. This position supports foundation’s communications, programs, events, governance, and administrative initiatives, including support for the Foundation’s IOLTA program.

The Coordinator works closely with the Executive Director to strengthen organizational visibility, support donor and stakeholder engagement, coordinate meetings and events, and assist with communications and educational outreach efforts for attorneys, financial institutions, donors, and community partners.

This role is ideal for a professional who enjoys a combination of communications, project coordination, content creation, event support, and administrative organization.

Social Media & Communications

Develop and manage digital communications across platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and other channels.

Create engaging content highlighting the Foundation’s mission, impact, grantees, donors, programs, and events.

Design promotional and educational materials including Save‑the‑Date announcements, donor spotlights, informational campaigns, fact sheets, and digital publications.

Assist with development of educational and informational communications related to the IOLTA program for attorneys and participating financial institutions.

Coordinate multimedia and video content, including management of the KBF YouTube Brand Account.

Assist with communications for Bench & Bar and KBA eNews.

Oversee routine website updates, including reports, event information, donor rosters, and resource materials.

Maintain consistent organizational branding and messaging.

Programs, Events & Public Engagement

Assist the Executive Director with planning and logistics for Foundation and IOLTA‑related meetings, events, and educational initiatives.

Coordinate logistics for major Foundation events, including:

Annual Luncheon

Judge Johnstone & Justice Minton Award Dinner

Donor recognition and engagement events

Support outreach and engagement efforts involving attorneys, judges, banks, donors, grantees, and community stakeholders.

Represent the Foundation professionally with external partners and constituents.

Administrative & Governance Support

Prepare meeting packets, agendas, minutes, and supporting materials for Foundation and IOLTA committee and board meetings.

Coordinate semi‑annual pledge billing cycles in July and December.

Track pledge payments and assist with follow‑up communications regarding delinquent accounts.

Coordinate donor acknowledgments, including memorial and tribute gifts.

Maintain accurate donor, program, and organizational records.

Assist with fundraising campaigns, grant‑related communications, and engagement initiatives.

Provide general administrative and project coordination support to Foundation operations.

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational and project‑management abilities.

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Experience with social media platforms, digital communications, and content creation.

Strong interpersonal skills and relationship‑building ability.

High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Experience with website management, Canva, email marketing platforms, or video coordination.

Preferred

Experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, communications, marketing, or donor relations.

Familiarity with event planning and donor stewardship.

Knowledge of the legal, nonprofit, or philanthropic sectors.

Familiarity with QuickBooks Online.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Work location: Hybrid

Pay
$45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Kentucky Bar Foundation welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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