Development & Communications Coordinator

Posted October 2, 2026 – Closes October 16, 2026. Full-time, Exempt, Hybrid.

About the role

Seedling’s Mission is to mitigate the impact of parental incarceration on children in Central Texas through school-based mentoring. Seedling (Seedling Foundation) is an Austin-based nonprofit serving 500 Central Texas children annually. Seedling’s flagship Mentor program recruits volunteers, matches them with eligible children, and offers ongoing expertise to support both the children and mentors. Seedling mentors provide stable, long-term relationships for students to help them develop and maintain positive attitudes towards school. Seedling’s Postsecondary Success and Scholarship programs continue to support those children into young adulthood. Nurtured, and encouraged, Seedling students build the resiliency necessary to overcome the challenges of their circumstances and fulfill the promise of their young lives.

Development & Communications Coordinator Position Summary: This key role supports fundraising (annual campaign, special events, grants) and marketing (print/digital, email marketing, video curation, social media). Primary responsibilities include database management, gift processing and acknowledgement, event planning, and communications. As a member of a small, committed team that cares passionately about the Seedling mission, the role requires a strong attention to detail and dedication to quality donor stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising (annual campaign, special events, grants)
• Support marketing (print/digital, email marketing, video curation, social media)
• Database management
• Gift processing and acknowledgement
• Event planning
• Communications

Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Dedication to quality donor stewardship

Pay

Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000 plus benefits

Schedule

Hybrid