Base Rabbi - Miami (July 1, 2027 start)

Mem Global•Miami, FL

12h

About The Position

Mem Global is seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial rabbi to lead Base Miami. The role combines the warmth, accessibility, and relationship-centered approach of the Base model with a broader focus on developing the next generation of Jewish community leaders. The rabbi builds meaningful Jewish community, cultivates emerging leaders, strengthens Jewish life across the region, hosts gatherings, teaches, and provides pastoral support. They also identify and mentor potential Jewish community builders through programs and opportunities including MHWOW, Moishe House, and Pods. Base is a home-based model of Jewish community, with a pluralistic rabbi and partner serving as a central meeting place for Jewish learning and life. It offers young adults access to a rabbi, pastoral and rabbinic guidance, Shabbat and holiday meals, educational and immersive learning, and programs supporting local Jewish ecosystems and exploration of Jewish identity. Base rabbis are expected to deepen their own learning and invite young adults into their homes to explore the complexity of Jewish identity. The role builds local community through hospitality, Jewish learning, service, and pastoral care; develops relationships with young adults; supports local leadership; and contributes to Mem Global’s wider programs and shared organizational goals. The rabbi also manages Base operations, works with local funders and Jewish institutions, represents Base and Mem Global in the community, and participates in national collaboration and immersive experiences. The position reports to the Director, Base Programming and requires an initial three-year commitment. The position is full-time, with significant evening and weekend hours and travel several times per year. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027.

Requirements

Rabbinical ordination; formal training and graduation from a rabbinic seminary is preferred.
A bachelor’s degree in a related field, or four additional years of full-time experience in lieu of the degree.
At least five years of professional work experience through full-time employment.
Experience working with young adults and a proven ability to relate to people in this developmental life stage.
Currently live in a shared home with a committed partner who is willing to serve as the Base Partner under a separate independent-contractor agreement.
Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, and major social media channels.
Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Ability to work significant evening and weekend hours and travel several times per year.
Commitment to establishing a home friendly and accessible to people who are shomer kashrut and shomer shabbat, with practices to be worked out in accordance with the community’s and household’s needs.
Ability to uphold Mem Global policies and expectations for public ambassadors, including policies concerning personal and professional associations and social media.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Slack and Salesforce.
Openness to learning new software and technologies.
Formal rabbinic seminary training and graduation.

Responsibilities

Build the local Base community by reaching 650 or more Jewish young adults annually with immersive experiences across hospitality, Jewish learning, service, and pastoral care.
Develop one-on-one relationships with at least 180 unique individuals over the course of a year.
Provide approximately 18 pastoral and spiritual counseling conversations per month.
Host young adult Jews in the rabbi’s home for an average of four Shabbat or Jewish holiday programs or meals per month.
Create and lead dynamic learning opportunities, averaging six classes or workshops per month.
Facilitate one community service project per month.
Build repeated, substantive, personal connections so at least 40% of participants return regularly.
Facilitate one immersive shabbaton retreat annually.
Communicate with the Base National team and Base Rabbinic Hevre and collaborate on shared work and mission.
Manage Base operations, including budgeting, reporting, data management, marketing, organizational-system communications, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
Serve as a strategic thought partner and local engagement expert to funders and Jewish institutional leaders to help chart a path for vibrant Jewish life in Miami.
Identify, empower, and support local young adult leaders through existing and emerging Mem Global opportunities and programs.
Serve as a spiritual leader and educator within the Mem Global staff community.
Lead Jewish Learning Retreats and other immersive Jewish experiences.
Build and maintain relationships with Mem Global colleagues, local Jewish institutions, and community partners.
Represent Base and Mem Global in the local Jewish community and cultivate relationships with donors and funding partners in coordination with the VP of Base and Rabbinic Innovation and the Development team.
Lead an annual grassroots fundraising campaign to raise local funds.
Continue developing competencies in spiritual leadership, visionary thinking, strategic planning, community organizing, administration and executive skills, resource development, financial management, pluralism and cultural competency, and ongoing learning.

Benefits

Health, vision, dental, and mental health benefits.
15 days of paid time off per year, increasing with continued employment, plus office closures and floating holidays for Jewish and US holidays.
Additional time-off benefits for former Hillel and BBYO full-time employees through the Talent Alliance.
Five annual Personal WellBeing days.
Compensatory days for work on Jewish holidays and time spent serving as an educator on Mem Global retreats.
Parental leave of up to twelve weeks, based on length of tenure.
401(k) employer matching of up to 3.5%, with immediate eligibility.
Flexible Spending Account options.
Annual professional development funding of $750.
Annual rabbinic development funding of $1,800 for coaching and Jewish enrichment.
Quarterly paid day of service.
One-on-one Jewish learning through the Jewish Learning Collaborative.
Cell phone reimbursement up to $50 per month.
Up to $25,000 average employer contribution toward medical benefits, professional development, and more.
Up to $3,500 in 401(k) employer match funds as part of the stated compensation package.
Annual salary increases of 3% in years two and three, contingent on satisfactory performance and meeting goals.
Potential promotion to Senior Rabbi in year four, with a 6% raise, subject to continued employment and leadership assessment.
Opportunity to launch Embark cohorts for additional compensation of $3,600–$6,600 per cohort, contingent on recruiting at least six couples per cohort.
Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
Supportive colleagues and a dedicated supervisor.