Wellness Curriculum Developer

The role

The Wellness Curriculum Developer will transform research findings and best practices into educational experiences for older adults. This role involves designing wellness programs, facilitator guides, and learning materials through collaboration with researchers and senior living professionals.

What you will do

• Develop evidence-informed wellness programs and educational experiences for older adults
• Create facilitator guides, participant materials, and educational resources
• Design interactive experiences and activities to support well-being and behavior change
• Update and enhance existing programs based on research and feedback
• Research and synthesize information on wellness topics like nutrition and stress management
• Translate scientific and technical information into consumer-friendly resources
• Write articles, reports, web content, and newsletters
• Develop presentations and training materials for senior living team members and residents
• Collaborate with senior living communities to support program implementation
• Conduct trainings, workshops, webinars, and presentations

Required 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
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish rapport with older adults and senior living professionals
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Nice to have

• Experience working with older adults
• Knowledge of behavior change or health promotion
• Familiarity with the senior living industry
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and virtual presentation platforms
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly

Benefits

• Paid time off program including vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays
• 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution
• Subsidized parking or public transportation
• Wellness Spending Account up to $300 annually
• 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

About the company

Mather is a non-denominational, not-for-profit organization based in Evanston, Illinois. The Mather Institute is the research and innovation arm of Mather that advances healthy aging and wellness.