Ambassador-Led Programs Manager for Healthy Aging

Mather; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) with match

Health insurance

Parking/Transit benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Mather, based in Evanston, IL, seeks a Manager, Community Ambassador Programs to design and scale an innovative model engaging adults 55+ as volunteers and ambassadors. This full-time hybrid role focuses on program development, coalition-building, and expanding community impact across Chicagoland.

You will recruit, train, and deploy volunteers, lead pilot initiatives, and travel to partner sites to grow sustainable, community-powered programs that support healthy aging.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years experience managing volunteers or programs.
• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience working with older adults.
• Ability to travel throughout Chicagoland.
• Experience with ambassador or peer-led models (preferred).
• Experience working with communities, particularly on the South and West Sides of Chicago (preferred).
• Experience with program development and evaluation (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and pilot a model for connecting older adults to opportunities where they may contribute to programs, from greeter to ambassador roles.
• Develop and pilot ambassador-led, peer-led cohort models.
• Develop repeatable program formats and facilitator playbooks.
• Launch pilot programs and refine for scalability.
• Expand program reach through peer-led delivery.
• Develop and deploy volunteer training program.
• Deploy ambassadors across partner sites and neighborhoods.
• Ensure quality and consistency in delivery of volunteer-led programming.
• Foster a positive and inclusive volunteer experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Facilitation skills

Volunteer management

Experience with older adults

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor7s degree or equivalent

Job description

Mather, based in Evanston, IL, seeks a Manager, Community Ambassador Programs to design and scale an innovative model engaging adults 55+ as volunteers and ambassadors. This full-time hybrid role focuses on program development, coalition-building, and expanding community impact across Chicagoland.

You will recruit, train, and deploy volunteers, lead pilot initiatives, and travel to partner sites to grow sustainable, community-powered programs that support healthy aging.