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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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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Water & Infrastructure Coordinator - Chicago HQ

The Water & Infrastructure Coordinator reports to the Manager of Programs and is responsible for strengthening the coordination, implementation, monitoring, and follow-up of water, infrastructure, and community development projects across multiple countries. The Water & Infrastructure Coordinator oversees the planning, assessment, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of water wells, hand pumps, mosques, children's homes, schools, and other community facilities within their assigned region. This position serves as a key focal point for contractor and partner communication, project logistics, beneficiary accountability, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring program quality, financial transparency, responsible stewardship of donor funds, and compliance with organizational policies and standards. The Water & Infrastructure Coordinator works closely with the Regional Managers, field teams, government authorities, partner organizations, local communities, and Zakat Foundation of America offices from the Bridgeview, Illinois office.

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IT Support - New Jersey Office

The IT Support is responsible for providing technical support and maintaining the technology infrastructure for the Zakat Foundation of America (ZFA) New Jersey Office and the Yusuf Islahi Center. This position serves as the first point of contact for end-user technical support, ensuring timely resolution of hardware, software, network, and system-related issues. The IT Support works closely with the IT Manager to support daily IT operations, maintain technology assets, and ensure reliable and secure technology services across the organization. This position reports directly to the IT Manager and may collaborate with other departments to support organizational operations, events, and technology initiatives.

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Current International Openings

Sr. Finance Officer - Jordan Office

Coordinate and execute financial transactions and activities, such as bill payment, invoicing, assist in the audit process by providing information and data as requested. Complete administrative tasks, such as filling out paperwork and filing records.

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