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Off-Campus Jobs

Infant/Baby Nursery Worker

Location/Department: Concord Baptist Church, E Brainerd road

Description/Duties: Concord Baptist is seeking to hire permanent childcare workers. 
These permanent childcare workers would preferably attend church services held on Saturday so that their employment does not hinder their church attendance. 
They will provide a consistent presence in the following:  Infant Nursery (6 weeks until walking).

Qualifications: Paid nursery workers should be committed Christians and active members of a local church.  They must be at least 18 years of age and have reasonable work experience with and love for young children.  Additionally, they must be physically able to lift and carry infants and small children as needed.

Hours: Sundays 8:45-12:30 (being paid for 4 hours) and Wednesdays 5:45-7:45. There will also be occasional special events with a guaranteed minimum of 2 hours pay.

Pay Rate: $14/hour

Email: children@concord-baptist.org

Office Phone: 352.223.5897

Other: Please submit a brief resume upon e-mailing about the position.

Job Posted: 8/31/23

Peer Buddy

Location/Department: Pickup in Ringgold, GA

Description/Duties: Peer Buddy- I am looking for a Christian young man to be a buddy for my 23 y/o son with Down syndrome. Your job will consist of taking him out in the community to engage in a number of activities of his choosing. Activities he has enjoyed in the past with a previous peer buddy (who graduated and moved out of town) included kayaking, trampoline park, eating out, mini golf, basketball, working out at the gym, bowling, etc. He completes all of his own personal hygiene.

Qualifications: Must pass background check, will be required to obtain CPR certification, driver's license and reliable transportation 

Hours: Negotiated around your schedule-typically once/week for approximately 5 hours depending on activity.

Pay Rate: $25/hour plus any expenses incurred with activities

Person to Contact: Virginia Piper

Email: vapiper@hotmail.com

Job Posted: 9/6/2023

Resident Manager

Location/Department: 200 Central Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37403 (Ronald Mcdonald House)

Description/Duties: Operate the House from 1pm-9pm on Sundays including: managing all of the evening duties such as serving and cleaning up after dinner, greeting and assisting volunteers that may be in the House, manning the front desk by signing in and issuing the proper badges for visitors, families, and groups, answering and transferring calls, responding to basic questions, and receiving and storing in-kind donations when applicable.

Qualifications: High school diploma; Upper-level college student or graduate student with an interest in social work, non-profit management, child and family studies, nursing, or hospitality management.

Hours: Sundays from 1-9 pm

Pay Rate: This is a part-time, non-exempt position. There is no salary or hourly rate associated with this position. The position is compensated through the provision of room and board for the duration of service.

Person to Contact: Michele Loyd

Email: michele.loyd@rmhchattanooga.com

Office Phone: 423.778.4334

Job Posted: 9/12/2023

Gardener Assistant

Location/Department: 8406 Gray Fox Ct. Olltewah off Providence Rd. 

Description/Duties: Needs assistants with garden. Will be helping with shrub trimming, transplanting, and spreading compost. 

Qualifications: Provide own transportation

Hours: Two 4 hr. shifts a week in the afternoon

Pay Rate: $9.00 based on experience

Person to Contact: Richard Kisel

Office Phone: 423.615.0150

Other: Please call for interview. Provide availble days and hours.

Job Posted: 9/14/2023

Janitorial

Location/Department: Collegedale Academy and Galen medical

Description/Duties: Vacuum. Mopping. Restrooms Dusting etc...

Qualifications:  Janitorial experience helpful

Hours: Monday - Thursday 3:00-8:00 , Friday 2:00- 7:30

Pay Rate: 10.50 /Hr

Person to Contact: Vonna Wingfield

Email: Vonswing@aol.com

Office Phone: 423-667-3630

Other: There are two locations that will be cleaned so there will be in between travel.

Job Posted: 9/20/2023

Early Education Tutoring - 2nd/3rd Grade

Location/Department: Prairie Pass / Apison

Description/Duties: Support Spelling, Phonemic Awareness, Reading Comprehension and homework assignments.

Qualifications: Love for the Lord, love for small children, Education Major (early education would be great!), patience and the heart of a teacher.

Hours: Tuesday / Thursday: 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Wednesday: 6:00 - 8:00

Pay Rate: $25/hr

Person to Contact: Joe Oswald

Email: oswald.joseph@gmail.com

Office Phone: 423-322-9691

Job Posted: 9/20/2023

Dance/Ballet Tutor for one child: Age 9

Location/Department: Ooltewah home

Description/Duties: Introduce basic exercises of barre, Teach basic ballet leg/foot positions, Plan & instruct lessons in our home, Incorporate other forms of dance into lessons; including tap/movement/jazz/modern dance/contemporary, be able to prepare for 2 small performances & productions.

Qualifications: Must have several years of documented ballet/dance experience Must have experience working with children Must be able to effectively and efficiently prepare a lesson plan and monitor student's progress Excellent communication skills Joyful/Bright personalities only Hours.

Hours: Schedule will be based upon your availability Once or twice a week (1-2 hour shifts)

Pay Rate: $25-$35 an hour

Person to Contact: Crystal Burney

Email: mrsb1220@gmail.com

Office Phone: 423.779.8912

Other: No Phone Calls Please--All interested candidates should make your inquiry via text or email--please give your first & last name when contacting me. Thank You

Job Posted: 9/20/2023

Facility Host

Location/Department: Collegedale Church

Description/Duties: Performs the duties required to maintain security of the church facilities while it is open to the public and to provide for the needs of groups using the facilities. This position is under the supervision of the Church Facility Manager.

Qualifications: Physical ability commensurate with climbing stairs and ladders, lifting tables, chairs, vacuum cleaners etc. Must be friendly with good human relations skills, and a philosophy of cordial hospitality that understands the church facilities are designed to be used by the members and guests. Must have the maturity and good judgment skills required to be able to handle emergencies and security concerns that may arise.

Hours: From 4:45pm until close which varies daily.

Pay Rate: $10/hour

Person to Contact: Vaughan Choudree

Email: vaughanc@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-650-6714

Job Posted: 9/20/2023

Childcare

Location/Department: 2101 W Shepher Rd, Chattanooga, TN

Description/Duties: We are at church looking for responsible individuals to serve on our church childcare team. We have a team of 4 that we rotate and that provide childcare for all our staff, events, and services.

Qualifications: 18 or older, High School Diploma, Childcare experience preferred!

Hours: SUN... 8:45 - 1:00PMMON... 11:00AM - 5:00PM / 6:00 - 9:30PMTUE... 11:00AM - 5:00PM / 6:00 - 9:30PMWED... 11:00AM - 5:00PM / 6:00 - 9:30PMTHUR... 11:00AM - 5:00PM / 6:00 - 9:30PM SUN evening / Fri / Sat (occasionaly)

Pay Rate: $14 Per Hour

Email: brittniball@metrotab.net

Office Phone: 423-595-7702

Other: Hiring ASAP / Looking to hire two people 

Job Posted: 9/20/2023

Yard Helper

Location/Department: East Brainerd (near hamilton point) chattanooga

Description/Duties: Pulling weeds, Taking bags of weeds out to the street General yard maintenance

Qualifications: Yard experience preferred

Hours: 3 hours per week - flexible with your class schedule

Pay Rate: $15/hr.

Person to Contact: Rose Keilany

Office Phone: 423-894-9387

Job Posted: 9/26/2023

Caregiver needed

Location/Department: Collegedale behind the Collegedale Church

Description/Duties: Female caregiver needed for several shifts during the week in October for an elderly woman in Collegedale (near Collegedale Community Church) who has Parkinson's.  She is dependent for transfers, so you have to be able to lift about 80lbs.  Duties include feeding her, giving her medications, light cleaning, and taking care of her bathroom needs. Opportunity to study while you work.

Qualifications: No medical experience required, but it's great if you have it.

Hours: Mondays 5-8 pm, and other random shifts through the week.  (Calendar is made out month by month).

Pay Rate: $15/hr

Person to Contact: Francie Christensen

Email: franpt2@gmail.com

Office Phone: 423.763.8431

Job Posted: 9/26/2023

Marketing and Social Media Intern

Location/Department: Child impact International, Fleming Plaza

Description/Duties: 

• Manage social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube).
• Publish 3+ posts on social media weekly, including a “Sponsorship Spotlight”.
• Set up and track various social media ads.
• Manage Google and Bing business accounts’ content for improved online presence.
• Track and analyze online presence to ensure good brand reputation.
• Publish the year-end report for website.
• Manage donor list (mail & email) to maintain accurate communication channels.
• Create content for landing pages for marketing campaigns to capture leads.
• Provide marketing support for the major initiatives surrounding the July 30 World Day Against Human Trafficking, the November in-person board meeting/ fundraising dinner and Giving Tuesday.
• Develop email marketing strategies for weekly (Friday Field Report) and monthly (Operation Child Rescue) email campaigns, including creating email templates and automations.
• Support various marketing projects and campaigns, ensuring alignment with the overall marketing strategy.
• Within the scope of this role, focus on the North Star Metric of Child Impact to increase the number of unique donors annually.

Qualifications: 

• Excellent writing skills
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn
• Basic understanding of Photoshop and InDesign preferred

Hours:  All hours should be in the office but flexible to work with a candidate's schedule. Start date of January 7.

Pay Rate: 

12 hours a week at $10/hour

Person to Contact: Cheri Gardner

Office Phone: 423-910-0667

Job Posted: 11/21

Part-time Bidding Specialist

Location/Department: AVM Enterprises, Ooltewah TN

Description/Duties: 

Key Responsibilities:
Bid Preparation:

*Reviewing and understanding the requirements of bid invitations or requests for proposals (RFPs).
Gathering relevant information and documents, such as pricing, technical specifications, and company qualifications, to prepare a comprehensive bid.
Writing and compiling the bid response, ensuring it aligns with the client’s needs and adheres to all submission guidelines.
Market Research:

*Conducting research on competitors, market trends, and pricing to inform bid strategies.
Identifying new bidding opportunities through various channels (tenders, government contracts, private sector bids).
Cost Estimation and Pricing:

*Collaborating with different departments (such as finance, engineering, or procurement) to develop accurate cost estimates for the project.
Developing a competitive pricing strategy while ensuring profitability and compliance with the organization's policies.
Compliance and Risk Management:

*Ensuring that all aspects of the bid comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
Identifying potential risks in a project and addressing them in the bid, such as timelines, resource availability, and potential obstacles.
Communication:

*Coordinating with various stakeholders within the organization (such as project managers, finance teams, and legal departments) to gather necessary information for the bid.
Communicating with clients or external partners to clarify bid specifications or to negotiate terms.
Presenting the final bid to decision-makers or clients.

Qualifications: 
*Ensuring timely submission of the bid according to the client's deadlines.
Following up on submitted bids to answer any questions or provide additional information as requested.
Qualifications Great entry level experience for the right candidate looking to go into Sales, or Procurement after college.  Willing to train someone that has the ability or following qualities/experiences:
*Attention to detail: Ensuring all aspects of the bid are correct and meet the client’s specifications.
*Project management: Managing multiple bids simultaneously, often with tight deadlines.
*Analytical skills: Assessing cost, value, and feasibility in the bidding process.
*Strong writing and communication skills: Preparing clear, persuasive, and professional documents.
*Industry knowledge: Understanding the specific industry in which they work (e.g., construction, IT, government contracts) a plus *Ability to work independently without Supervision.

Hours: Flexible days and hours (during 9am - 5pm) Monday- Friday.

Pay Rate: 15.00/hr

Person to Contact: Bob Dollinger

Email: bob@goavm.com

Office Phone: 423-269-8040

Job Posted: 11/21

National Sales Assistant

Location/Department: WDEF-TV in Chattanooga, TN 

Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have extensive computer skills, data entry/database management experience, and experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Position requires strong organizational and analytical skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to accomplish multiple tasks on deadline. Experience in broadcast sales & traffic is a plus. 

Pay Rate: To be discussed

Email: hr@wdef.com

Other: Send cover letter and references with resume. Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening. Please send resume to Human Resources: WDEF-TV 3300 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37408 or email to hr@wdef.com or fax to: 423/785-1217. No phone calls please.

Job Posted: 9/8