Gardening Facilitator- Contractor

DESCRIPTION:

The gardening facilitator will lead online and in person programs related to gardening for adults 55 and better. Gardening may include container gardening, supporting community gardening (with the main community garden site located in Chatham), using a grow light, and more.

This is a temporary contractor position and is not eligible for Mather benefits.

The gardening facilitator position is an independent contractors and paid $105 per contact hour in person, $84 per contact hour online via zoom. This rate includes all class preparation, set up and travel expenses. There are four additional hours of orientation/onboarding prior to class assignments, paid at $25 per hour.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Proven gardening expertise; experience teaching adults.
• Comfort with teaching groups of various sizes
• Capacity and willingness to work with a sense of flexibility and openness, along with the ability to foster positive peer interactions among participants.
• A strong commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of Mather.

Preferred:

• Experience working with older adults; experience teaching online.
• Knowledge of nutrition (e.g., benefits of various plants and herbs)

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 Well^SM, 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.