Company Profile
Zonta International
Company Overview
Zonta International’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Since 1919, Zonta has been working to create a more equitable future for women and girls. We believe that fostering a diverse and inclusive global community is a powerful platform to bring about the social change needed to make our vision for gender equality a reality. As a global organization, Zonta International values the contributions of members of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, race, color, ability, religion, socio-economic status, culture, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We believe that a diverse community of members is essential to our ability to achieve our mission to create a more equitable future.
We strive to be an organization where everyone feels empowered to be their full authentic selves. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view and know that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative environment to better serve our members and achieve our mission for gender equality. We welcome differences and strive to ensure that all voices are valued and heard. While we have more work to do, we are committed to the values of diversity and inclusion across all Zonta International activities and initiatives.
Company History
About Zonta International
Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global human rights organization working to build a better world for women and girls. Today, Zonta operates in 65 countries, bringing together members worldwide to advance gender equality through service and advocacy.
Guided by its core values of integrity, respect, equity and inclusion, friendship, and global community, Zonta works to ensure that women’s rights are recognized as human rights. Its global efforts focus on eliminating violence against women and girls, promoting equal access to education, strengthening women’s participation in decision making, and advancing gender responsive approaches to climate justice.
Zonta International is nonpartisan and nonsectarian and holds consultative status with the United Nations, reflecting its long-standing commitment to ethical leadership, strong governance, and global impact.
Benefits
• Substantial paid time off and holiday pay (11 paid holidays), plus the period between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
• Generous health insurance benefits, 401K, and life and disability insurance.
• A convenient office location adjacent to the Oak Brook Center Mall, with covered parking and easy access to expressways.
• This position is located in Oak Brook, Illinois.
• The staff works remotely three days a week and in-office a minimum of two days a week (Tuesday and Wednesday).
• Additional in-office work is required for training and special meetings, including orientation and onboarding.