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Manager, Community Ambassador Programs

Mather Foundation · Health Care · $66.6M budget · Since 2004

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Why Mather Foundation

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Manages 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 org
Budget
$23.4M
spent in FY2024
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Spent on programs
70%
of spending
Fine: 70% of spending went to programs; 65% to 75%.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+65%
of revenue, FY2024
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
358 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 357.7 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 2004
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

At Mather, a nationally recognized wellness-focused organization, we believe healthy aging thrives through connection, purpose, lifelong learning, and meaningful community engagement. Through our Community Initiatives team, we bring innovative wellness, educational, social, creative, and volunteer opportunities to older adults throughout Chicagoland, creating pathways for engagement, personal growth, and lifelong connection. We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Manager, Community Ambassador Programs to help shape the future of community-based aging services.

In this new role, you will design, pilot, and scale an innovative “Older Adults as Contributors” model that empowers adults age 55+ to serve as volunteers, peer leaders, facilitators, and community connectors. Building upon a strong foundation of volunteer program management, you will create sustainable pathways that transform participants into contributors and ambassadors, expanding program reach, strengthening community partnerships, and building community-powered models that support healthy aging across Chicago.

This role is ideal for a relationship-builder, program innovator, and community champion who is passionate about unlocking the talents, experiences, and leadership potential of older adults. You will lead the design and growth of ambassador and peer-led program models, develop scalable program formats and facilitator playbooks, launch and refine pilot initiatives, and expand community impact through volunteer-led and ambassador-driven programming.

In addition, you will recruit, train, support, and deploy volunteers and ambassadors across programs, partner sites, and neighborhoods while fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging volunteer experience that empowers older adults to make meaningful contributions in their communities. This is a full-time, salaried hybrid position that combines strategic program development, relationship management, and community engagement. The role requires regular travel throughout Chicagoland to support community partnerships, volunteer engagement, ambassador-led programming, and organizational initiatives.

Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation, or have the ability to arrange alternate reliable transportation, to travel to Mather Headquarters (Evanston, IL) and off-site locations (throughout Chicagoland) for daily essential job functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ambassador Program Design & Growth Design and pilot a model for connecting older adults to opportunities whereby they may contribute to supporting programs or offerings. These contributions may include lower commitment opportunities such as serving as a greeter, prepping program supplies, or assisting a program facilitator, as well as higher commitment opportunities, such as ambassador/peer facilitator roles. Develop and pilot ambassador-led, peer-led cohort models Develop repeatable program formats and facilitator playbooks Launch pilot programs…

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About Mather Foundation

From its Form 990