Creative Engagement Facilitator

The Mather in Evanston; Evanston (WY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) match

Parking or transit assist

Wellness program

Job summary

Mather is seeking a Creative Engagement Facilitator to lead and develop engaging programs for older adults across Chicagoland, blending virtual and in-person experiences. You will design and deliver activities that foster creativity, social connection, and lifelong learning, coordinating with staff and partners.

This full-time, hourly hybrid role requires 12-15 hours weekly, travel to headquarters in Evanston and off-site sites, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 3+ years work experience related to presentation/facilitation of creative arts programs
• 3+ years work experience related to program/content development
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• High level of dedication and personal responsibility
• Interest in working with older adults from diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Conducts approximately 12-15 hours/week creative programming for older adults online and in-person.
• Develops innovative virtual and in-person creative programs for older adults.
• This job description may be revised and tasks may change as assigned.
• Must travel to Mather Headquarters and off-site locations for daily functions.

Skills

Presentation/facilitation

Content development

Verbal and written communication

Diversity & inclusion mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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 creative, engaging, and relationship-oriented Creative Engagement Facilitator to support meaningful connections and enriching experiences for older adults across our communities and partner sites. In this role, you will lead existing programs while developing innovative and stimulating experiences that inspire creativity, curiosity, and social connection. Programs may include visual arts, discussion-based learning, gardening, aromatherapy, and other creative engagement opportunities designed to support healthy aging and lifelong learning.

This role is ideal for an energetic facilitator, lifelong learner, and creative thinker who thrives in both virtual and in-person environments. Working closely with Community Initiatives staff, community partners, and participants, you will design and deliver engaging experiences that reflect the interests, needs, and diverse backgrounds of older adults throughout Chicagoland. You will have the opportunity to combine program facilitation with program development, helping to shape new experiences that foster connection, creativity, purpose, and well-being.

This is a full-time, hourly hybrid position that combines program facilitation, content development, community engagement, and relationship building. The role includes both virtual and in-person programming and requires regular travel throughout Chicagoland to support community partnerships, program delivery, and participant engagement. 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 for daily essential job functions.

If you are passionate about empowering older adults, creating engaging experiences, and using creativity as a tool for connection and lifelong growth, we invite you to join our team and help advance Mather's mission of building stronger, healthier, and more connected communities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts approximately 12-15 hours/week creative programming for older adults online and in-person. Programs may include small and large groups of participants. This includes existing Mather programs and programs to be developed.
• Develops innovative virtual and in-person creative programs for older adults. Works closely with project staff and external partners to assess the program needs and interests of older adults.
• This job description is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, Mather reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
• Must possess 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 for daily essential job functions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years work experience related to presentation/facilitation of creative arts programs
• 3+ years work experience related to program/content development
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• High level of dedication and personal responsibility
• Interest in working with older adults from diverse backgrounds

Preferred:

• Preferred: Experience working with older adults in an educational, creative arts or wellness setting

The hourly base wage range provided is a good faith estimate of what Mather reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting. The actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, certifications, years of experience, geographic location, and current market conditions. At Mather, we are committed to being inclusive, resilient, bold, and impactful-and that includes offering a total rewards experience designed to support our team members. This position may be eligible to participate in Mather’s benefit plan, if applicable. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on employment status and hours worked per pay period. All benefits are subject to change without notice.

Hourly Pay Range

$30 - $33 USD

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

• A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an "earn-as-you-go" plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
• A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
• Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
• Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Extended illness benefits
• Employee wellness programs
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance is available to benefit eligible team members.

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About Mather

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age WellSM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work® and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.