MHWOW Program Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

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. 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 lead, embrace, learn, and build the kind of community that will build a strong and vibrant Jewish future for all of us.

The MHWOW (Moishe House Without Walls) team at Mem Global is seeking a Program Specialist to engage in relationship-building, networking, and recruiting young adults to become leaders in building community in their hometown. This role manages current MHWOW Hosts and drives growth by building relationships, networking locally, and recruiting, onboarding, and launching new Hosts across North America. The Program Specialist is a member of the MHWOW team and will also be a member of the Mem Global Resident Support (RS) team to provide support through mid-2026. This position reports to the Director, MHWOW.

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.

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 and supporting the Resident Support team in the following ways :

MHWOW Host Support and Management :

Build strong relationships with MHWOW Hosts to deliver consistent, high-quality, high-attendance Jewish programs, and ensure all required documentation is submitted on time.

Provide administrative and logistical support to the Resident Support (RS) team responsible for the Moishe House and Moishe Pod programs.

The Fine Print :

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

In our U.S. Hub Offices, our team works a hybrid schedule 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 :

How Mem Global Pays You :

The starting salary range for this full-time exempt position is :

If you have more experience and / or are targeting a different salary range, let's talk!

How Mem Global Invests in You :

All voices are needed at Mem Global (please see our identity statements for more details). Every new member of the Mem Global team is an opportunity for us to introduce fresh perspectives, talent, and skills into both our professional team and our communities. We look for employees from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and life experiences to join our global team.

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, 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!