Senior Wellness Curriculum Designer

Mather Headquarters; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) matching

Parking or transit subsidy

Wellness Spending Account

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Holiday Bonus

Job summary

Mather Institute in Evanston, IL is seeking a Wellness Curriculum Developer to turn research findings into practical learning experiences for older adults. You will design programs, facilitator guides, participant resources, and presentations in collaboration with researchers and senior living professionals.

This salaried, full-time, hybrid role requires a Master’s degree in a related field, strong communication and facilitation skills, and willingness to travel to communities in

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in health promotion, adult education, instructional design, communications, gerontology, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to develop engaging educational content and programs for adult learners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new subject matter and develop high-quality program content across diverse wellness topics.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish rapport and credibility with older adults and senior living professionals.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Translate scientific and technical information into clear, consumer-friendly resources.
• Collaborate with senior living communities to support successful implementation of wellness programs.
• Conduct trainings, workshops, webinars, and presentations for residents, staff, and external audiences.
• Coach and support facilitators to ensure consistent program delivery across communities.
• Gather feedback from participants and stakeholders to inform ongoing program improvements.
• Travel to communities to observe programs, build relationships, and support program delivery.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comunic

Presentation & facilitation

Rapid learner

Interpersonal skills

Organization & multitasking

Education

Master's degree or higher in health promotion, adult education, instructional design, communications, gerontology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual presentation platforms

Job description

Mather Institute in Evanston, IL is seeking a Wellness Curriculum Developer to turn research findings into practical learning experiences for older adults. You will design programs, facilitator guides, participant resources, and presentations in collaboration with researchers and senior living professionals.

This salaried, full-time, hybrid role requires a Master’s degree in a related field, strong communication and facilitation skills, and willingness to travel to communities in