Career Opportunities

Applications must include cover letter describing interest in position, resume, and salary requirements. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Please e-mail applications to [email protected] with job title in subject line. No phone calls will be accepted regarding these positions.


Current USA Openings

Communication & Marketing Intern - Chicago HQ

The Communication Intern will work closely with Communications staff to help maintain project excellence and quality standards in a manner consistent with ZFA’s guiding principles, mission, and vision in Bridgeview, IL. The Communication Intern will report to the Communication & Marketing Director.

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Human Resources Coordinator - Chicago HQ

The Human Resources Coordinator will provide efficient support in the recruitment and hiring processes and procedures. This position reports to the Director of Human Resources. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in a mission-driven, non-profit environment. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively at our office in Bridgeview, IL.

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Program Coordinator - Chicago HQ

The Program Coordinator will be accountable to the Programs Manager; and oversees programs within their region of focus to ensure program and financial transparency and stewardship of donor funds. The coordinator will regularly communicate with Zakat Foundation of America offices, maintain relationships with partner organizations, follow up the logistics and budgets of ongoing and new programs, collect reports and data from the field, and provide regular updates for the program department, and other stakeholders at our office in Bridgeview, IL.

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Orphan Sponsorship Programs Coordinator - Chicago HQ

The OSP Program Coordinator will be supervised by the OSP Manager and assist in overseeing the OSP programs within the country offices. The coordinator will regularly communicate with Zakat Foundation of America country offices, follow up on the logistics and budgets of ongoing and new programs, collect reports and data from the field, and provide regular updates to the manager. The OSP Coordinator also collaborates with the Donor Relations Coordinator to exchange information and update donors on their sponsored orphans at our office in Bridgeview, IL.

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U.S Programs/Social Services Coordinator - Chicago HQ

The U.S. Programs/Social Services Coordinator will be accountable to the Program Director and will oversee programs within his/her region (s) of focus to ensure program and financial transparency and stewardship of donor funds. The coordinator will regularly communicate with ZFA offices, maintain relationships with partner organizations, follow up on the logistics and budgets of ongoing and new programs, collect reports and data from the field, and provide regular updates for the program department and other stakeholders.The Social Services Coordinator will involve direct contact with individuals in need of assistance. He/She will work with the distribution of zakat to eligible individuals in need. This position involves a high level of Social Work skills where professional judgment and individual decision-making are expected qualities in carrying out job assignments at our office in Bridgeview, IL.

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Current International Openings

Admin. & HR Officer - ZFA Bangladesh Office

The Admin. & HR Officer is responsible for all providing Admin. & HR support to the Zakat Foundation of America - Bangladesh office. The Admin/HR. Officer will report directly to the Country Director and will be assisting the Country Director in the overall administration and HR issues of the country office. S/he will organize and manage all office administrative tasks and have responsibility for providing a variety of activities related to human resources administration including recruitment, staffing, compensation, Human Resources Information Systems, benefits, employee relations, training, and employment regulatory compliance. This position will provide HR support to all staff, maintain close communication relationships with the technical team as well as operational and financial staff, as relevant, and perform other duties, as assigned

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Finance Officer - ZFA Bangladesh Office

The Finance Officer is responsible for providing financial support to the Zakat Foundation of America Bangladesh Office. The Finance Officer will be assisting the Country Director in the overall Accounting and Finance issues of the country office. The Finance Officer reports to the Country Director as well as maintaining direct contact with the Senior Accountant at the Zakat Foundation of America HQ Office in Chicago.

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Project Officer - ZFA Bangladesh Office

The Projects Officer will be accountable to the Country Director and Program Manager and implements programs within Bangladesh to ensure program and financial transparency and stewardship of donor funds. The Project officer is responsible for providing program & administrative support to the Bangladesh office. The incumbent reports directly to the Program Manager in Bangladesh. The Project Officer implements, and follows up ongoing and new programs, collects data from the field, and provide regular updates/reports to the program manager in Bangladesh Office. They will be assisting the Program Manager in the overall administration of Programs in the country office.

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