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