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.
Mem Global is seeking a Director, MHWOW (Moishe House Without Walls), to lead a dynamic team, driving a global program to empower Jewish young adults in communities around the world. This role is ideal for a results-driven leader who thrives on achieving goals, leveraging technology and Salesforce, and continuously optimizing programs for impact. The Director will spearhead initiatives that encourage scalable, high-impact engagement while mentoring and guiding a global team of dedicated, high-performing individuals. Reporting directly to the Chief Programs Officer, this position requires experience in leadership, performance management, salesforce proficiency, tech-driven solutions, budget management, and program optimization.
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!
What You'll Do:
- Develop and implement a strategic vision for MHWOW, driving ambitious growth and engagement while ensuring financial sustainability. Oversee program execution to meet monthly targets and expand impact across diverse communities worldwide.
- Take ownership of the program's budget, overseeing its allocation and resource management. Ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) are aligned with program goals and monitor their achievement, adjusting strategies as needed to meet targets.
- Lead and inspire a high-performing team, ensuring clarity on goals, performance metrics, and personal growth while fostering accountability and professional development.
- Maximize technology and Salesforce capabilities to streamline operations, track success metrics, and enhance reporting.
- Cultivate collaborations and partnerships internally and externally to enhance program awareness, participation, and support, maximizing the program's impact.
- Regularly evaluate performance against KPIs and budget targets. Generate reports highlighting achievements, challenges, and opportunities for improvement to share with CPO and leadership. Use these insights to optimize strategies for continuous program enhancement.
Who You Are
- You are a strong, results-oriented leader with a passion for strategic growth.
- You have a passion for serving and growing others, value being part of a strong team, and want to be part of a dynamic, inspirational organization.
- You believe in the Mem Global mission and bring creativity, hard work, and resilience to our team.
- You have comprehensive knowledge of and personal experience with Mem Global.
- You are already effectively demonstrating 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 have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration/Public Policy, International Relations/Global Studies, International Development, or something Jewish with elements of business, management, leadership, and global studies.
- You have at least five years of post-undergraduate relevant professional experience in project management, community development, or program leadership.
- You have experience developing employees and performance management, preferably multiple staffing levels, including coaching, providing feedback, and creating environments where employees can be at their best.
- You have experience leading a comprehensive budget planning and implementation process for a program or department and the ability to meticulously track financial performance against established targets and proactively forecast to stay within budget while optimizing resources.
- You have experience creating, communicating, and implementing strategy and vision for a department, preferably with an engagement mission and programming.
- You have significant experience with creating a culture of innovation, managing change, working across boundaries, and tapping the knowledge and skills of others toward a common goal.
- You have demonstrated advanced written and verbal communication, interpersonal, collaboration, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
- You have demonstrated the ability to be organized and proactive, deliver results, and demonstrate independent leadership.
- You are authorized to work in the country/region where you are seeking to live/work for this position, without employer sponsorship, and you have the ability to travel as needed.
The Fine Print:
The Director, MHWOW is a full-time position that requires regular weekday office hours, occasional weekends or evenings, and travel to complete job requirements. This position supervises up to 4 employees, reports directly to the Chief Program Officer, and is based either remotely in London or Barcelona, or in one of our US-based Hub Offices in Charlotte, NC; Chicago; NYC; or Washington, DC.
In our Hub Offices, our team works a hybrid schedule, where employees can work remotely two 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
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:
- NYC or D.C.: $90,000 - $95,000
- Chicago: $85,000 – $90,000
- Charlotte, NC: $80,000 - $85,000
- London: 73,000 – 78,000 GBP
- Barcelona: 50,000 – 55,000 EUR
- 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:
- $1,000 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.
Possible Steps in Our Hiring Process:
Step 1: Apply with your resume and cover letter HERE, and you'll hear back from us!
Step 2: Video interview using a web-based platform
Step 3: Skills assessment, and interview(s) with the hiring manager(s)
Step 4: We'll check your references to hear about your past experience
Step 5: Get an offer letter, sign it, start your Mem Global journey!