Application Guide
How to Apply for Manager, Hub Expansion
at Repair the World
🏢 About Repair the World
Repair the World uniquely combines Jewish values with social justice, mobilizing young adults for service and community building. It's a mission-driven organization that values partnerships and innovation, offering a chance to make tangible impact in Jewish communities across the US.
About This Role
As Manager, Hub Expansion, you'll drive the growth of Repair the World's service movement by cultivating relationships with anchor organizations and supporting embedded staff in new communities. This role is pivotal in scaling the organization's reach and deepening its impact through strategic partnerships and cohort development.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve a morning video call with an embedded staff member to troubleshoot a partnership challenge, followed by drafting a market assessment for a potential new city. Afternoon could include facilitating a monthly cohort convening on professional development, then updating project plans for upcoming hub launches.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Repair the World Is Looking For
- Experienced in Jewish communal organizations with a track record in partnership development, especially with JCCs, Hillels, Federations, or synagogues.
- Skilled in facilitation and professional development, able to design and lead engaging cohort experiences for embedded staff.
- Strong project manager who can juggle multiple expansion timelines, from market assessment to launch planning.
- Comfortable working remotely across multiple communities, with excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
📝 Tips for Applying to Repair the World
Highlight specific examples of partnership cultivation with Jewish anchor organizations, including outcomes.
Demonstrate your facilitation skills by describing a cohort or training you designed and improved over time.
Show your ability to work across multiple markets by detailing how you managed concurrent projects or relationships.
Mention familiarity with Repair the World's model of Jewish service and how you've aligned with similar values.
Tailor your resume to emphasize embedded staff support or supervisory experience in a nonprofit context.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your passion for mobilizing Jews and communities for social justice, aligned with Repair the World's mission.", 'Concrete examples of relationship management with anchor organizations like JCCs or Hillels.', 'Experience in designing and facilitating professional development for staff or volunteers.', 'Your strategic thinking in expansion or scaling initiatives, including market assessment and partner readiness.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review Repair the World's current hub locations and their impact metrics to understand expansion priorities.
- → Read their annual report and blog to grasp their language around Jewish service and social justice.
- → Familiarize yourself with key anchor partners like JCC Association or Hillel International to understand the ecosystem.
- → Explore their national campaigns and service initiatives to see how hub expansion fits into broader strategy.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Being too generic about Jewish communal work without specific examples of partnership or facilitation.
- Overlooking the remote, multi-community aspect—show you can manage relationships without in-person presence.
- Focusing only on program delivery rather than strategic expansion and partner cultivation.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!
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Good luck with your application to Repair the World!