Senior Director, Immersive Jewish Learning

Mem Global

$98K — $117K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Jewish education and/or rabbinic ordination preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in program leadership and team management.
  • Minimum 3 years of direct supervisory experience, preferably in an executive-level role at an immersive Jewish organization.
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience in immersive learning, retreats, or large-scale program delivery preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Set and execute a clear vision for immersive Jewish learning across all programs.
  • Meet or exceed annual goals for programs, participants, and outcomes.
  • Oversee end-to-end execution of Staff-Led Jewish Learning Retreats (SLRs), Peer-Led Jewish Learning Retreats (PLRs), Camp Nai Nai Nai, and the Nai Cruise.
  • Ensure high-quality, content-rich experiences that align with Mem Global's educational philosophy.
  • Develop and utilize data to assess program performance and inform strategic decisions.
  • Own and manage the budget for the immersive learning portfolio, ensuring financial stewardship.
  • Collaborate with the Jewish Education Leadership Team to enhance learning opportunities.

Benefits

  • Healthcare coverage including health, vision, dental, and mental health benefits.
  • 15 days of paid time off (increasing with tenure), plus additional personal and floating holidays.
  • 401(k) with 100% match on the first 3% and an additional 50% on the 4th, with immediate access to matching.
  • Paid parental leave and quarterly community service days.
  • $1,500 annual professional development fund to support career growth.
Full Job Description

We are seeking a newly revised role of Senior Director, Immersive Jewish Learning to lead and grow our portfolio of immersive Jewish learning experiences, including Staff-Led Jewish Learning Retreats (SLRs), Peer-Led Jewish Learning Retreats (PLRs) and Retreatology, Camp Nai Nai Nai, and the Nai Cruise.

The Senior Director, Immersive Jewish Learning will be responsible for setting vision and strategy, driving program growth, and ensuring high-quality execution across all immersive learning experiences. The Senior Director will be accountable for delivering on the number of immersive experiences, meeting recruitment targets, participant outcomes, aligning resources to strategic priorities, building scalable systems that support the program, continuing to grow Immersives as high-level, content-rich learning arenas, and ensuring strong financial stewardship across the portfolio. This position will report directly into the Vice President, Jewish Education Department.
Success in this role looks like:
  • A growing portfolio of immersive Jewish learning experiences that meet program goals, including number of immersive experiences and participant engagement.
  • Consistent progress toward recruitment goals.
  • High-quality programs that create a meaningful, lasting impact on participants.
  • A strong, collaborative team culture, where staff feel supported, creative, and set up to do their best work.
  • Strong collaboration with the global Jewish education team, ensuring shared learning and alignment around content and pedagogy.
  • Continued development and growth in creative applications of learner-centered, Jewish education.
  • Clear systems and processes that make it easier to scale programs over time.
  • Thoughtful stewardship of budgets and resources.
  • A clear and compelling vision for the program, with the ability to translate that vision into actionable goals and inspire the team around it.
What You'll Do:
  • Lead Strategy and Program Growth
    • Set and execute a clear vision for immersive Jewish learning across all programs
    • Meet or exceed annual goals programs, participants, and outcomes
    • Identify opportunities to expand reach, impact, and improve program model
  • Deliver High-Quality Programs
    • Oversee end-to-end execution of SLRs, PLRs, Camp Nai Nai Nai, and the Nai Cruise
    • Ensure experiences are content-rich, well-executed, and aligned with Mem Global's learning philosophy
    • Partner with all program teams and marketing to drive strong recruitment
  • Build and Lead a High-Performing Team
    • Set clear expectations, provide coaching, and drive accountability
    • Build team culture, structures and workflows that support performance and growth
  • Drive Data, Systems, and Operational Excellence
    • Develop and use data to assess program performance and inform decisions
    • Build reporting tools that track progress against goals
  • Manage Budget Resources
    • Own the immersive learning portfolio budget, including revenue and expenses
    • Align resources to strategic priorities and ensure strong financial stewardship
  • Collaborate Across the Organization
    • Partner with the Jewish Education Leadership Team to expand learning opportunities
    • Act as the face of immersive learning programs with funders and key stakeholders, confidently representing the vision, impact, and growth of the work
Who You Are:

You are a strategic operator and people-leader who can turn vision into measurable results.
  • Mission-driven: You are passionate about Jewish life and young adult engagement
  • Outcome-oriented: You use data and structured feedback to inform decisions, track progress, and continuously improve
  • Strong manager: You develop people, set clear expectations, and hold teams accountable
  • Strategic and operational: You can think big and execute details
  • Proactive: You anticipate challenges and solve problems early
  • Adaptable: You thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
  • Collaborative: You work effectively across teams and stakeholders globally
  • Detail-oriented: You bring rigor to planning, execution, and follow-through
  • Eligibility: You are eligible to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship
  • Mem Mindset: You Embrace 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!
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Jewish education and/or rabbinic ordination strongly preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of full-time professional experience, including program leadership and team management
  • Minimum 3 years of direct supervisory experience, including performance management, Executive Director of a camp or similar executive-level role at an immersive Jewish organization preferred
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing multiple stakeholders
  • Experience in immersive learning, retreats, or large-scale program delivery preferred
The Fine Print:

The Senior Director, Immersive Jewish Learning is a full-time, exempt, year-round position and requires weekday work hours to complete job requirements, plus occasional evenings and weekends, as needed to support programs and events. This role works in one of our hub offices and reports directly to the Vice President, Jewish Learning Department.

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, with Wednesday designated as a shared in-office day for connection and collaboration. Specific schedules may vary by location and role.
How Mem Global Takes Care of You:
  • Healthcare: Health, vision, dental, and mental health benefits
  • 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): 100% match on the first 3%, plus an additional 50% matching on the 4th%, matching available immediately without a wait period and vesting available after completing a 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
  • Work in one of our Mem Global Hub offices (Chicago, NYC, Washington D.C., Encinitas, CA, or Charlotte, NC.)
How Mem Global Pays You:

The starting salary range for this full-time exempt position is:
  • NYC Hub: $106,000 - $128,000
  • D.C. Hub: $102,000 - $123,000
  • Encinitas Hub: $98,000 - $117,000
  • Chicago Hub: $95,000 - $114,000
  • Charlotte Hub: $85,000 - $101,000
  • Your specific salary within these ranges will take into consideration education, experience and location.

If you have more experience and/or are targeting a different salary range, let's talk!
How Mem Global Invests in You:
  • $1,500 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

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.

Possible Steps in Our Hiring Process:
Step 1: Apply with your resume and cover letter at the bottom of the job posting 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!

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