off-campus positions

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@hotmail.com

Office Phone: 423.619.9088

Job Posted: 7/29

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@hotmail.com

Office Phone: 423.619.9088

Job Posted: 7/29

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

Location: From Ooltewah Middle School to East Ridge

Description/Duties: We are looking for a reliable, safe, and background-checked private driver/sitter to pick up our 12-year-old daughter directly from Ooltewah Middle School at dismissal and drive her safely to our home in East Ridge. This is a straightforward, one-way transportation role perfect for a local college student, safe neighborhood commuter, or off-duty caregiver looking for quick afternoon hours. No extended childcare or babysitting is required after drop-off. Time: Pickup at Ooltewah Middle School at 2:20 PM sharp. Immediate drive and drop-off to our home in East Ridge. Pay: $25 flat / per trip for 3x a week.

Qualifications: Have reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, active auto insurance, and willingness to have a background check completed.

Hours: 2:15pm - 3:30pm per day

Pay Rate: 25 flat rate / per trip (Mon, Tues, Thur)

Person to Contact: Yahaira Cope

Email: yahairacope@gmail.com

Office Phone: 423.598.6411

Other: Please text or email if interested.

Job Posted: 7/30

Location/Department: Ringgold, 20 minutes from SAU 

Description/Duties: Looking for someone to weed some flower beds and possibly do some weed eating and other temporary work if interested.

Hours: Flexible, can work just one day and be done or work several days 

Pay Rate: $20/ hr.

Person to Contact: Kami Harris

Email: 2kamiharris@gmail.com

Job Posted: 8/3

Location/Department: Ringgold, 20 minutes from SAU 

Description/Duties: I need someone to stain a large deck for an Airbnb cabin.

Qualifications: Some experience with painting or staining is needed. Mainly looking for someone who is careful to do consistent, thorough work and will be careful to keep stain only on the deck and avoid spills and drips. I’ll provide the stain and any necessary supplies.

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: Based on experience

Person to Contact: Kami Harris

Email: 2kamiharris@gmail.com

Job Posted: 8/3

Location: 7 minutes from campus

Description/Duties: Looking for a Spanish speaking nanny to care for my 15 month old baby 1-2 times weekly

Hours: Flexibile but ideally on Mondays & Thursdays 

Pay Rate: $15/hr

Person to Contact: Finley Wright

Email: Paigefinleywright@gmail.com

Office Phone: 423.827.6281

Job Posted: 8/4

Location/Department: Flemming Plaza

Description/Duties: This is a door- to -door ministry with books distribution. We pray with the people and we also invite them for evangelism seminars in the area. This is teamwork with led by experienced leaders who provide training and transportation.

Qualifications: New and experienced canvassers are welcome.
Teachable spirit is the main requirement.
Love for the gospel is the key prerequisite here.

Hours: Be available for 2 shifts / week Hours Shifts

Su.  2-6 PM     Mo. - Th. 3.30 - 7.30 PM

Pay Rate: Students make 50% from their respective sales. Call more more details.

Person to Contact: Agustin Fontana

Email: canvassing@southern.edu

Office Phone: 787.226.5190

Job Posted: 8/6

Location/Department: 10 min off campus

Description/Duties: Looking for help in an 80 acre farm 

Hours: Ideally, Fridays & Sundays. Maybe other hours/days if able to work independently.

Pay Rate: $15-$17/hr.

Person to Contact: Stephen Wright

Email: Stephenwillwright@gmail.com

Office Phone: 423.315.6828

Job Posted: 8/10

Location/Department: Less than one mile from Southern campus on Pierson Drive 

Description/Duties: Need supervision for elderly woman with memory issues.
Mostly provide companionship and accompany her on walks.
She is friendly and enjoys sharing her albums, doing puzzles, and talking about her dog.

Qualifications: Patient, dependable, reliable availability, good physical fitness.
Able to speak clearly and loudly. While no experience is necessary, having experience working with memory and hearing issues could be helpful.
Must be comfortable with dogs.

Hours: Probably 10-12 hours per week for two people, or 20 hours for one person, depending on scheduling compatibility.

Pay Rate: $15/hour

Person to Contact: Lauriellen Stankavich

Email: lstankavich@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2693

Job Posted: 8/12