Who We Are:

Mem Global is where Jewish young adults in their 20s and early 30s come to connect, explore, and create meaningful Jewish experiences with their peers (yes, there’s probably food involved). As the umbrella brand for our global suite of programs, Mem Global supports young adults as they bring Judaism to life through thousands of peer-driven gatherings across 25+ countries each year. We’re all about creating spaces where Jewish young adults can learn, lead, and build the kind of community that feels like family. 

The MHWOW (Moishe House Without Walls) team at Mem Global is seeking a Program Specialist to engage in relationship building, networking, and recruitment of young adults to be leaders in building community in their hometown. This role manages existing MHWOW Hosts from our North American communities while growing MHWOW in cities where the organization has a substantial Mem Global presence.  

The hundreds of MHWOW (pronounced letter “M”, letter “H”, and WOW) Hosts around the world gather their peers for Jewish experiences that range from Friday night Shabbat dinners to holiday celebrations, learning events, and cultural celebrations. MHWOW Hosts decide who they want to invite, where they want to host, what they want to explore in Judaism, and when they want to gather. This flexibility empowers MHWOW Hosts to explore, create, or refine their own Jewish practice. MHWOW hosts receive funding and resources to make programs relevant and accessible to their communities. 

All voices are needed at Mem Global (please see our  identity statements for more detail). Every new member of the Mem Global team is an opportunity for us to introduce fresh perspectives, talent, and skills into our workforce and our communities. We seek employees from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and life experiences to join our team located in the United States, South America, Europe, Israel, and Canada. Our vision, in part, is for a fair and equitable workplace, where diversity is celebrated and can truly flourish!

Who You Are and What You'll Do: 

• You have a strong passion for Jewish community building and our mission.
• You are a strategic thinker who thrives in a dynamic environment. You bring a data-driven approach to decision-making and can combine that with your enthusiasm for fostering peer-led Jewish experiences, to think strategically and critically about the community building process. Your skills in research and analysis will support the development and enhancement of programs that engage young adults in meaningful and impactful ways. 
• You’ll be a team player, and as a member of the MHWOW team, you’ll have responsibility for growing and maintaining MHWOW in the following ways: 
  • MHWOW Host Support and Management (90% of your time):  
    • Build relationships and engage MHWOW Hosts across North America to drive high-quality, high-attendance Jewish programming. 
    • Provide coaching and administrative support to ensure adherence to program policies and effective implementation. 
    • Lead recruitment efforts to expand MHWOW by identifying and onboarding new hosts in targeted communities. 
    • Develop strategies to sustain engagement and increase program impact, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the participant experience. 
    • Travel up to 3 times per year (1–4 days in length) to meet with active MHWOW Hosts and partners. 
    • Manage Small Community initiative including collaboration with Development Operations. 
  • Special Projects & Cross Team Collaboration (10% of your time), including:  
    • Support, staff, and recruit for weekend-long retreats with Mem Global community builders. 
    • Assist in creating and executing resources for Jewish rituals, holidays, and cultural celebrations in collaboration with the Marketing and Jewish Education teams. 
    • Represent MHWOW in conversations with funders and stakeholders, sharing insights on program impact and growth. 
    • Support MHWOW Hosts in fundraising efforts during Mem Global’s annual WE ARE campaign. 
• You have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of additional work experience.
• You have at least 2 years of full-time post-undergraduate (beyond a Bachelor’s Degree) professional experience. 
• Experience with research methodologies and data analysis. 
• Proficiency in data visualization and storytelling, translating data into clear, actionable insights. 
• Experience working with Salesforce with a strong desire to continue learning, growing, and building expertise in the platform, nice to have. 
• You’re flexible with your work hours, working shortened daytime office hours with some nights and weekends as needed. 
• You embrace and demonstrate the Mem Mindset: Be the Difference, Connect & Listen, Invest Wisely, Embrace the Unknown, Own It!, Value People, and Work Well, Live Well, and Have Fun!
• You are eligible to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

The Fine Print:

The MHWOW Program Specialist position is a full-time role that requires weekday and some evening and weekend work hours, and works a hybrid schedule while being based in one of our hub office locations in either: Chicago, IL (preferred); NYC (preferred); Charlotte, NC; Encinitas, CA; or Washington, D.C. The MHWOW Program Specialist reports into the Director, MHWOW (who is based in our Chicago Hub Office).  

Our team works a hybrid schedule at our hub offices, where employees can choose to work remotely 2 days per week and collaborate in-person with coworkers the rest of the week. 

How Mem Global Takes Care of You:

• Healthcare: Health, vision, dental, and mental health benefits ($0 employee contribution option available)
• Time off: 15 days paid time off (PTO) per year that increases with continued employment (additional benefits for former Hillel and BBYO employees through the Talent Alliance) PLUS 5 Personal WellBeing Days, in addition to office closures, and up to 7 floating holidays for Jewish and US holidays
• 401(k): up to 3% matching after one year of employment
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Quarterly paid day of service (to give back to your community!)
• Highly qualified, creative, and go-getter teammates and a dedicated supervisor
• Schedule options to accommodate your work and lifestyle  
• Opportunity to work in one of our Mem Global Hub offices

How Mem Global Pays You:

Mem Global’s starting salary ranges are based on education, experience, location, and skillset required for each role. 

• The starting annual salary range for this full-time exempt position is:
  • Encinitas, CA; NYC; or D.C.: $65,000 - $69,000
  • Chicago: $62,000 - $66,000
  • Charlotte, NC: $59,000 - $63,000
  • If you have more experience than the minimum required and/or are targeting a different salary range, let's talk!
• Annual merit-based salary increases

How Mem Global Invests in You:

• $750 USD annual professional development fund
• Jewish Learning Collaborative (JLC): One-on-one Jewish learning with an approved educator of your choice
• Local and in-house professional learning opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement through career pathing planning

Mem Global is a dynamic organization that recognizes and supports individuals from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation.