off-campus positions

Location/Department: Harrison, but willing to travel to campus for tutoring

Description/Duties: Looking for a patient, encouraging reading tutor for my 6-year-old son.
He is bright, kind, and eager to learn, and we're hoping to find someone who can help build his confidence with early reading skills over the summer.
Experience with young children is preferred, and experience with neurodivergent learners is a plus. Flexible scheduling, and pay is negotiable. If you're interested or know someone who might be a great fit, please reach out!

Qualifications: Education major or related field preferred. Experience working with young children. Patient, encouraging, and reliable.

Hours: Approximately 2–3 hours per week (flexible scheduling).

Pay Rate: $20-$25 an hour 

Person to Contact: Autumn Leader

Email: autumnldr0625@gmail.com

Office Phone: 210.452.2111

Job Posted: 7/8

REPORTS TO: General Sales Manager

EDUCATION: Formal education equivalent to an Associates Degree in Marketing, Business, Advertising or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Outside sales experience or completion of a college internship in a Sales/Marketing related field preferred.

Are you ready to build a career in media and marketing? WDEF-TV, the CBS affiliate in Chattanooga, is looking for a driven and enthusiastic Advertising Sales Executive to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll help local businesses share their stories through powerful advertising solutions — from CBS broadcast television and streaming to digital marketing under the ChartLocal umbrella.

We take a client-first, consultative approach, meaning you’ll work closely with small to mid-sized local businesses to understand their goals and create custom strategies that deliver results. If you’re a great communicator, love learning, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with local business owners to develop and present customized marketing campaigns across TV, WDEF.com, mobile apps, and digital platforms.
• Build strong, long-term relationships by understanding client needs and helping them reach their target audiences effectively.
• Service and grow an existing list of clients while prospecting for new business opportunities.
• Coordinate commercial production and ensure advertising campaigns run smoothly and accurately.
• Collaborate with internal teams on campaign strategy, scheduling, and performance tracking.
• Stay informed on local market trends, consumer insights, and emerging advertising tools.
• Represent WDEF at community and station-sponsored events to strengthen client and brand connections.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• A self-starter with curiosity and confidence to learn new things quickly.
• Comfortable meeting with business owners, listening to their needs, and crafting creative solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, etc.) experience with CRM systems is a plus, but we’ll train you! 

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Hands-on training in both traditional and digital advertising.
• The chance to represent one of Chattanooga’s most trusted local media brands, WDEF-TV / CBS 12.
• A supportive sales team that values collaboration, creativity, and growth.
• Uncapped earning potential with base pay plus commission.
• The opportunity to make a real impact by helping local businesses and our community grow.

About WDEF-TV / CBS Chattanooga

WDEF-TV has been a trusted voice in the Tennessee Valley for over 75 years. As the CBS affiliate serving the Chattanooga market, WDEF is home to award-winning local news, sports, and community programming. Our team is passionate about delivering meaningful content and innovative advertising solutions that connect local businesses to local audiences. Together with ChartLocal, our full-service digital marketing division, we offer the best of both worlds — traditional broadcast reach and cutting-edge digital strategies that drive measurable results.

Job Posted: 7/10

Location/Department: Oolteawh, about 10 minutes from Southern

Description/Duties: Our family is looking for a caring, dependable, and engaging part-time nanny to help care for our two sweet children, Michael (2½ years old) and Layla (16 months old). We are seeking someone who can work five hours per day, Monday through Friday, with some flexibility in scheduling.

We value a low-screen environment and are looking for someone who enjoys actively engaging with children through play, reading, outdoor activities, and age-appropriate learning experiences. Both children nap during the day and thrive with consistency, patience, and positive interaction.

Responsibilities include:

* Engaging play and activities with the children

* Reading books and encouraging language development

* Outdoor play and walks

* Preparing and serving meals and snacks

* Supporting nap routines

* Light housekeeping, including dishes, tidying play areas, and helping Breanna as needed

Qualifications: Requirements:

* Previous nanny or childcare experience

* References required

* Dependable, patient, and attentive

* Comfortable caring for two young children

* CPR/First Aid certification is a plus

Hours: Start Date: Immediately (exact start date flexible) / 9-3pm or 10-4pm m-f (there’s some flexibility) 

Pay Rate: $15-$17 per hour (DOE)

Person to Contact: Breanna Armstrong

Email: Breanna@editour.us

Office Phone: 949.374.2160

Job Posted: 7/14

Location/Department: St. Martins Episcopal, Chattanooga

Description/Duties: 

• Creating a safe, positive and nurturing environment in the nursery.
• Being attentive to parents’ instructions and needs.
• Diapering and toilet assistance as needed.
• Distribution of a snack as necessary.
• Keeping the nursery area safe and toys clean and orderly.
• Monitoring nursery supplies and requesting supplies as necessary.

Qualifications: 

• Completion of Safe Church, Safe Communities, a program to prevent sexual misconduct in the church.
• Background Check
• Written agreement to abide by diocesan Safe Church policies and procedures.

Hours: Sunday Mornings 9am-12pm

Pay Rate: $20 an hour

Person to Contact: Scott Shaw

Email: office@stmartinsec.org

Office Phone: 423.892.9131

Other: Job Application at stmartinsec.org/hiring

Job Posted: 7/16

Location/Department: Ooltewah, TN - about 10 minutes from SAU

Description/Duties: We are seeking a dependable, mature and engaging babysitter to care for our two children, aged 7 and 5, on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

The ideal candidate will be kind, considerate, creative, and actively involved. Responsibilities will include playing with the children, engaging in crafts, outdoor activities, and getting the youngest down for a nap. My husband and I are both graduates of SAU and live in Ooltewah.

Qualifications: Childcare experience 

Hours: Wednesday and Friday 10 AM- 1PM

Pay Rate: based on experience 

Person to Contact: Niko Morrison

Email: neko_06@hotemail.com

Office Phone: 423.619.9088

Job Posted: 7/16

Location/Department: Ooltewah, TN - about 10 minutes from SAU

Description/Duties: We are currently seeking a dedicated teacher or tutor to provide academic support for our two homeschooles children, who are in the 2nd grade and kindergarten.
The position would entail 2-3 hours of instruction per week, specifically on Wednesdays between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
The curriculum will focus on core subjects including reading, mathematics, handwriting, and spelling. While resources and curriculum will be provided, we are open to collaborative input from the instructor. The ideal candidate would either be enrolled in an elementary education program or possess demonstrable structured teaching experience.
Both my husband and I are alumni of SAU and reside in Ooltewah.

Qualifications: Enrolled in an elementary education program or possess demonstrable structured teaching experience

Hours: Wednesday 10 AM-1 PM 

Pay Rate: Dependant on experience

Person to Contact: Niko Morrison

Email: neko_06@hotemail.com

Office Phone: 423.619.9088

Job Posted: 7/16

Location/Department: less than a mile from Southern on Pierson Drive

Description/Duties: Elderly women needs a kind and dependable female to stay with her during the night. 
She lives in a home less than a mile from Southern on Pierson Drive.

Qualifications: Female that is Dependable, Trustworthy, Patient, and a Good Communicator, CPR and First Aid preferred

Hours: 7pm - 7:30am - Hours can be flexible.   Willing to work with applicant on hours and nights worked.  Two to Three nights a week.

Pay Rate: Will discuss

Person to Contact: Kim Buckner

Email: kim@h2bcreative.com

Office Phone: 423.505.8427 

Other: Please email or call Kim Buckner to discuss Job

Job Posted: 7/24