Program & Communication Coordinator

Job description:

Program & Communications Coordinator for the Kentucky Bar Foundation

About the Kentucky Bar Foundation

The Kentucky Bar Foundation (KBF) is the charitable heart of the legal profession in Kentucky. Through grantmaking, donor engagement, strategic partnerships, and administration of the Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTA) program, KBF supports civil legal aid, law-related education, and initiatives that improve access to justice across the Commonwealth.

The IOLTA program, a division of the Foundation, partners with attorneys and financial institutions across Kentucky to generate funding for civil legal services and justice-related programs. The Foundation works closely with the legal community to build long-term philanthropic support for justice initiatives and the future of the profession.

Position Overview

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

The Coordinator will work 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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required

• 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

Work Environment

The Kentucky Bar Foundation offers a hybrid work environment. Most of the work can be completed remotely, however, team members are expected to work in the office in Frankfort, Kentucky, as needed, along with occasional travel for meetings and events.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible and collaborative work environment

How to Apply

Please submit the following materials to Executive Director Susan Duncan at sduncan@kybar.org:

• Resume highlighting relevant experience
• Cover letter expressing interest in the position and the Foundation’s mission
• Three professional references
• (Optional) Samples of communications, social media, fundraising, or marketing work

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.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid

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

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Frankfort, KY 40601