Careers

2 openings

Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant will provide high-level executive assistance to our Senior Advisor for Racial Equity and our Vice President of Operations and Finance.

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Program Manager

The Program Manager will lead projects and offer support to others via data tracking; CRM responsibilities; and administrative tasks.

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Our Values

1
We Are Serious About Our Mission

We learn and demonstrate a mastery of Interfaith America methodologies, terms, and frameworks in our work and interactions.
2
We Engage Diversity in Pursuit of Pluralism

We recognize and deliberately seek to engage communities who are not already involved in the work of pluralism, and we modulate our framing and language to involve them.
3
We Achieve as a Team

We share an extraordinary optimism for what our team can accomplish working together while fulfilling our individual responsibilities at a high level of excellence.
4
We Steward Relationships and Resources with Conviction

Our staff is our most powerful and valuable asset, and we make sound investments in the ongoing development of our professional skills.
5
We Are All Interfaith Leaders

Our staff members are deeply curious about religious diversity and are committed to modeling the traits that we teach others.
6
We Pursue Excellence with Grit, Grace, Energy

We have work ethics that align with our goals — but we aren’t workaholics. We do what it takes to get the job done while respecting the need for work/life balance … and we have fun doing it!

Interfaith America Team Testimonials

As a part of the IA team and grounded in my Christian worldview, I feel empowered to be of service to my colleagues all over the U.S. by equipping them with data, strategies, and stories about how to engage interfaith cooperation. I love my work, and it brings me great personal joy.

Janett I. Cordovés , Director of Higher Education Partnerships
I love being a part of this team and working for this mission, because it brings so many aspects of my personal, religious, intellectual, and professional commitments together – and it’s exciting! We are constantly seeking to learn, improve, and innovate.

Tony Banout, Senior Vice President
Working at IA is not just a job; it’s being part of a community of people focused on bringing our mission to life. We work on challenging, innovative projects that are setting a new course for how people can connect across shared values and deep differences to create a stronger Interfaith America.

Jenan Mohajir, Senior Director of Leadership
My favorite part about IA is our nurturing community. Every day is a learning process, and there is so much room and encouragement for growth personally and professionally. Everyone on the team is always available to help you learn, and they do so with so much love and respect. I feel like I’m home — comfortable and cared for — whenever I am at work.

Silma Suba, Media Manager & Staff Writer

Benefits of working at Interfaith America

Competitive Compensation

We offer competitive base salaries and tiered annual merit-based increases.
Full Healthcare

IA pays 100% of the cost to add staff to our medical, dental, and vision plans. Staff who wish to add their dependents to the plans contribute only to the cost of their dependents.
Financial Protection

IA pays 100% of the cost of a $50,000 life insurance plan along with 100% of the cost for short-term and long-term disability plans.
Work/Life Balance

We feel work/life balance is key to achieving our mission. IA has a generous paid time off policy. Our staff work from our downtown Chicago Loop office 2–3 days per week and work from home the remaining days.
403(b) Matching

IA contributes to your retirement account even if you don’t contribute! If you do, IA will match a percentage of your contribution.
Professional Development

IA sets aside $400 per person per fiscal year for you to use towards your own professional development.