Who We Are:

Mem Global is what being Jewish in your 20s is all about. Launched in 2006 when four friends began hosting Shabbat dinners in their home, Mem Global provides a space for over 70,000 young adults around the world to create meaningful, welcoming Jewish communities for themselves and their peers each year. To date, there are more than 150 communities in over 40 countries, and we’re still growing!

Base and Based-in empower the best rabbinic leadership in North America to build a new type of pluralistic, communal rabbinate. From within their home and neighborhood, the Base rabbi and rabbinic partner work to cultivate an authentic experience for young Jews (22-35) seeking a meaningful outlet for learning and community.

Mem Global and Base are seeking a strategic, relational, and results-driven Executive Director to lead the Base program. This includes national strategy, driving key performance outcomes, fundraising, staff and budget management, program development, external partnerships, and performance evaluation.

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:

• Philanthropic Stewardship & External Relations - 50%
  • Lead national fundraising efforts in collaboration with the Development team.
  • Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors and institutional funders.
  • Represent Base externally at conferences, donor meetings, and public events.
• Strategy and Vision - 30%
  • Lead strategy, vision, and implementation for the Base program, including expansion, recruitment, and program development
  • Serve as lead strategist and thought partner in the rabbinic space, supporting national conversations and innovations in Jewish engagement
  • Collaborate with internal departments (HR, Finance, Marketing, Development, etc.) to align program goals with organizational strategy
• Program Operations and Growth
  • Oversee Base program expansion and partnerships across the Jewish ecosystem
  • Manage program budget and forecasting with strong financial acumen
• Team Leadership and Management - 20%
  • Supervise national Base staff, including Base Associate Director and Base Programming Director.
  • Support, coach, and hold team members accountable to goals.
  • Conduct regular team meetings and one-on-ones to ensure high performance, team culture, and morale.

Who You Are

• You have a deep passion for pluralistic Jewish community building and young adult engagement.
• You are an effective, compassionate leader with at least 8 years of professional experience, including 5+ years managing high-touch, mission-driven staff.
• You have a proven track record in fundraising, program strategy, and scaling national or multi-site initiatives.
• You balance analysis with action, make timely decisions, and use input and data to drive results.
• You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and operating within a complex organizational structure.
• You have excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• You effectively 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 United States without employer sponsorship.
• You are excited to travel regularly to support program and fundraising goals.

The Fine Print:

The Executive Director, Base reports directly to the Vice President of Jewish Learning, and is located in a U.S. Mem Global Hub Office (Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, NYC, or Washington, DC.). This position is full-time and requires regular weekday office hours plus moderate travel to complete job requirements.

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, 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 (NYC, Washington D.C., Chicago, Charlotte, NC., or Encinitas)

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 salary range for this full-time exempt position is:
  • NYC or D.C.: $125,000 - $130,000
  • Chicago or Encinitas: $120,000 - $125,000
  • Charlotte, NC: $110,000 - $115,000
  • If you have more experience 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: 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