Wellness Curriculum Architect for Aging Well

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) matching

Wellness Spending Account

Parking or transit

Job summary

Mather Institute, the research and innovation arm of Mather, seeks a Wellness Curriculum Developer to turn research into engaging, practical educational experiences for older adults. You will collaborate with researchers and senior living professionals to craft programs, facilitator guides, and learning materials for health and well-being.

This hybrid, full-time role requires local Chicagoland residence with travel to communities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in health promotion, adult education, instructional design, communications, gerontology, or a 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.
• Update and enhance existing programs to reflect emerging research, industry trends, and participant feedback.
• 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

Educational content development

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Facilitation skills

Learning new subject matter

Interpersonal skills

Organization & multitasking

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual presentation platforms

Job description

Mather Institute, the research and innovation arm of Mather, seeks a Wellness Curriculum Developer to turn research into engaging, practical educational experiences for older adults. You will collaborate with researchers and senior living professionals to craft programs, facilitator guides, and learning materials for health and well-being.

This hybrid, full-time role requires local Chicagoland residence with travel to communities.