Creative Arts Facilitator

Join us in creating meaningful connections through the arts! We are seeking a passionate Creative Arts Facilitator dedicated to teaching technical skills and fostering true artistic growth among older adults. This role emphasizes structured, skill-based learning—not just expressive art, but focused instruction that builds proficiency in visual arts. You will lead and develop programs that prioritize mastery in drawing, painting, and other technical practices, helping participants gain confidence through hands-on instruction and progressive learning. This hybrid, part-time position (approximately 20 hours per week) combines virtual facilitation with in-person engagement at partner locations throughout Chicagoland and meetings at our Evanston HQ. Approximately 8 hours per week will be devoted to delivering high-quality creative arts programming designed to teach, challenge, and inspire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts approximately 8 hour/week creative arts programming for older adults online and in-person. Programs may include small and large groups of This includes existing Mather programs and programs to be developed.

• Develops innovative creative arts programs for older adults with an emphasis on developing technical skills in drawing and painting as well as other skill-based art practices.

• Acts in a support role for online programs by monitoring the chat function in online programs, helping to assemble supplies for programs, and monitoring and responding to Facebook posts by CI participants.

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.

• Strong interpersonal relationship skills.

• Goal-driven and motivated to meet targets and deadlines.

The hourly base wage range is a good faith estimate of the range Mather reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting. The actual hourly base 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. The position is also eligible to participate in Mather benefit plans.

Hourly Pay Range
$28—$32 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.