Why Mather Foundation
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedManages and invests funds to support charitable efforts for aging well.
- Mather Foundation serves as the parent entity for the matherorganizations to hold, invest and preserve funds, which allows theorganizations to provide housing, health care, community programs,research and education and other services that enhance the lives ofolder adults by creating ways…$16.4M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenAt Mather Institute, we're reimagining what's possible as we age. As the research and innovation arm of Mather, the Institute advances healthy aging, wellness, and quality of life through groundbreaking research, evidence-based programs, and thought leadership that influence the future of senior living. We are seeking a passionate and forward-thinking Wellness Curriculum Developer to transform research findings and best practices into engaging, practical, and meaningful educational experiences for older adults.
In this role, you'll collaborate with researchers, content experts, and senior living professionals to design innovative wellness programs, facilitator guides, participant resources, presentations, and learning materials that support health, well-being, and lifelong growth. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree or higher in health promotion, adult education, instructional design, communications, gerontology, or a related field, along with exceptional written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Candidates should demonstrate experience developing educational content for adult learners, the ability to translate complex scientific information into clear and accessible resources, strong project management and relationship-building abilities, and a genuine passion for improving the lives of older adults. Experience working with older adults, wellness programming, health promotion, or the senior living industry is preferred.
This role is salaried, full-time, hybrid based out of Mather's HQ office in Evanston, Illinois and must be local to Chicagoland, with flexibility to travel regularly to Mather's wellness focused luxury senior living communities in Evanston/Wilmette, Illinois, Tucson, Arizona, and Tysons, Virginia.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Wellness Program Development : Develop evidence-informed wellness programs and educational experiences for older adults. Create facilitator guides, participant materials, and educational resources to support program delivery. Design interactive experiences and activities that encourage participation and support well-being and behavior change. Update and enhance existing programs to reflect emerging research, industry trends, and participant feedback. Content Development and Education : Research and synthesize information on a broad range of wellness topics including, but not limited to, physical activity, nutrition, social connection, stress management, and sleep hygiene.
Translate scientific and technical information into clear, consumer-friendly resources. Write articles, reports, web content, newsletters, and educational materials for both professional and consumer audiences. Develop presentations and training materials for senior living team members and residents. Program Implementation Support : Collaborate with senior living communities to support successful implementation of wellness programs. Conduct trainings, workshops, webinars, and presentations for residents, staff, and…
About Mather Foundation
From its Form 990- Budget $66.6M · Health Care
- founded 2004
- Open jobs 4 · Jobs at Mather Foundation · Full 990 report