Community Relations Manager

This is a unique opportunity for a purpose-driven leader to make a lasting impact in the lives of older adults across the Chicagoland area. Mather is hiring an impact-oriented and relationship-focused Community Relations Manager to lead strategic partnerships that elevate access, inclusion, and engagement. Current partner organizations include the DuSable Museum, Obama Presidential Center, Chicago Public Library, City of Chicago Wards & Aldermen, healthcare organizations, cultural centers, and more. You’ll be at the forefront of community innovation, helping advance our vision of “a society in which all older adults find wellness opportunities and resources to thrive within their communities.”

This full-time, salaried position is based out of our headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, and requires frequent travel throughout the Chicagoland area to build and sustain high-impact collaborations. Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends is essential, as you’ll represent Mather at key events and help bring our mission to life in various community settings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct outreach via phone, email, and in-person across Chicagoland

• Build and maintain relationships with leaders at community organizations and local government

• Communicate Community Initiative's vision and establish shared goals and collaboration plans

• Attend occasional evening/weekend events to represent Mather Community Initiatives

• Support program development and implementation with partners and Community Initiatives team

• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities and partnership data

• Ensure Mather’s presence at high-profile community events

• Serve as liaison between partners, Community Initiatives team, and Director of Community Partnerships

• Collaborate with internal teams including Marketing and program team members

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

• At least five years professional experience in Not For Profit, public-private partnerships and/or community relations in Chicago

• Professional demeanor, ability to maintain a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of CI programs, services and policies; flexible, self-motivated, conscientious, detail-oriented, possesses relational acumen

• Excellent written & oral communication and public speaking/presentation skills

• Ability to travel extensively throughout Chicago to meet with partners, support events

• Strong computer skills

• Master’s degree or equivalent

Preferred:

• Demonstrated success working with older adults

The salary range for this position is a good faith estimate of the range Mather reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting. The actual wage paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, geographic location and market changes. Holiday Bonus eligibility, where applicable. The position is also eligible to participate in Mather benefit plans.

Salary Pay Range
$80,000—$88,000 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.