off-campus positions

Location/Department: Chickamauga, GA 

Description/Duties: You will serve as a peer buddy to my 25 y/o son with Down syndrome.
He is interested in going out into the community at least once/week taking part in a number of activities that he enjoys.
Example-kayaking, basketball, indoor jump park, eating out, mini golf, ax throwing, and other things.
His current buddy is graduating from Southern and relocating so we need to find someone else who can take his place. George does not require any hands on care. He is independent in taking care of his own hygiene. He will need assistance in using his debit card.

Qualifications: A Christian young man who will serve as not only a buddy but somewhat of a mentor as well.
You will need to pass a background check and have reliable transportation with a clean record.
I am looking for someone who is truly interested in getting to know him and has a desire to learn about how to support someone with an intellectual and developmental disability.

Hours: Flexible. I will work with your school schedule. Typically when he goes out with his current buddy they are out between 4-6 hours at a time depending on what they are doing.

Pay Rate: $25/hour plus cover your fees for any activity in the community that has a cost associated with it including meals.

Person to Contact: Virginia Piper

Email: vapiper@hotmail.com

Office Phone: 423.617.4173

Job Posted: 4/23

Location/Department: Eastbrainerd 

Description/Duties: Able to work outside to pull weeds, lawn care

Qualifications: Experienced preferred 

Hours: Flexible 

Pay Rate: $20/hr.

Person to Contact: Rose Keilany

Office Phone: 423.894.9387 

Job Posted: 4/28

Location/Department: Church Nursery, Chattanooga TN

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 snacks 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

Other: https://www.stmartinsec.org/hiring 

Job Posted: 4/28

Location/Department: Off-Campus, Ooltewah 

Description/Duties: Seeking someone for the 26-27 school year to pick up my three children (12, 10, 6) from Collegedale Academy and bring them either to my home in Ooltewah or to their games/practices/lessons/etc and stay with them until I get off work.
All activities are between Collegedale and Ooltewah.

Qualifications: Must have reliable vehicle and good driving record. Experience with children preferred.

Hours: 3:00 pm - about 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday, though flexible if unable to do all four days 

Pay Rate: Negotiable

Person to Contact: Brittany Underwood

Email: underwoodb17@gmail.com

Office Phone: 423.236.2532

Job Posted: 5/4

Location/Department: Partially in Apison / part remote work

Description/Duties: Assist with social Media/content creation, market research, researching and pitching podcasts/magazines to be featured in, follow up with leads, answering phones, 

Qualifications: Currently upper division enrolled in a degree program in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
Familiarity with social media platforms
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and organizational ability
Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks
Team player with a willingness to learn
Professional demeanor when interacting with clients or customers 

Hours: 20 hrs a week 

Pay Rate:  $12-15

Person to Contact: Butler Travel

Email:  Joy@butlertravel.com

Job Posted: 5/4

Location/Department: 20 minutes from SAU 

Description/Duties: I’m looking to add another teacher to our hybrid forest school for homeschoolers. This role includes teaching math and literacy classes in the morning, followed by supporting our forest school program in the afternoon. In addition, all teachers take turns leading worship and facilitating enrichment activities such as art, science, PE, etc., depending on their experience and strengths.

You will be trained and given guidance as needed. You will be outside most of the day and will need outdoor gear.

Qualifications: Experience working with kids is a must. Experience working at a camp and/ or being an education major will be helpful. Survival and/ or camping skills also a plus.

I need someone who is committed to working the full school year, if possible, and will arrive on time and ready to work. Someone with a strong work ethic that will engage well with students, showing  patience, maintain effective time and behavior management, and follow detailed instructions carefully.

Hours: Tuesday/ Thursday 9:00-3:30, We take the same fall, winter, and spring breaks as SAU. 

Pay Rate:  $15/ hour

Person to Contact: Kami Harris

Email: 2kamiharris@gmail.com

Other: Email your resume and references. 

Job Posted: 5/7

Location/Department: Collegedale, Chattanooga and surrounding areas 

Description/Duties: Position Type: Part-time / PRN (flexible hours – evenings, weekends, and some weekdays)

Ideal for: Nursing students at Southern Adventist University seeking hands-on clinical experience

Are you a compassionate nursing student looking to gain real-world patient care experience while earning competitive pay?

We are seeking dedicated Caregivers (CNA certification preferred but not required) to provide personalized, high-quality care to clients in their homes or in senior living settings. This is an excellent opportunity for Southern Adventist University nursing students to build your resume, strengthen clinical skills, practice documentation, and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

What You’ll Do:

Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility Take vital signs and accurately document care (great practice for clinical rotations) Provide medication reminders and support with treatments as delegated Prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding if needed Offer companionship and emotional support – build meaningful relationships with clients Light housekeeping and laundry related to client care Communicate effectively with families, care managers, and our care team Why Nursing Students Love This Role:

Flexible scheduling designed around your SAU class and clinical schedule Hands-on experience that directly complements your nursing education

Work in a faith-friendly environment that values compassion and service Build confidence in patient interaction, critical thinking, and time management

Potential for performance bonuses and mileage reimbursement

Qualifications: 

Must pass background check and drug screening Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation CNA license or previous caregiving experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right student Commitment to providing dignified, respectful care

Supportive team environment with ongoing training Opportunity to work with a variety of clients (geriatric, post-surgical, chronic conditions) Experience that strengthens your nursing school applications and future job prospects If you’re a caring, dependable nursing student who wants to turn your passion for helping others into paid experience while still in school, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and a brief note about why you’re interested in caregiving to our email . Mention you’re a Southern Adventist University student in the subject line. We respond quickly to SAU applicants!

We look forward to supporting you as you grow in your nursing journey while making a real impact in our community.

Hours: Flexible hours that respect your academic priorities 

Pay Rate: Competitive hourly pay (starting rate based on experience and certification)

Email: dgore@assistinghands.com

Job Posted: 5/7

Multimedia Journalist
WDEF-TV in Chattanooga, TN, a subsidiary of Morris Network, is seeking a Multimedia Journalist. Individual must gather, investigate, log and write news stories for WDEF newscasts and web-based platforms.
Must be a self-starter who understands how to get at a story, how to follow through on story development, and how to report in a concise, accurate manner.
Must be able to shoot and edit video. 1-3 years’ experience preferred.
Duties for this position include some newscast producing.
Successful candidate must submit a video demo reel.
Send resume to WDEF-TV, Human Resources Department, 3300 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408 or e-mail to hr@wdef.com.  
No phone calls please.  
EEO M/F/D/V. Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening.

Location/Department: Ooltewah residence-1 mile away from campus 

Description/Duties: We're seeking a fun, upbeat and energetic summer nanny for 1 child.  This is an active, hands on role ideal for someone who genuinely enjoys children and spending time outdoors. 

Qualifications: -Previous nannying or babysitting experience
-Posses a creative mindset with the ability to plan fun activities & keep child engaged
-Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with parents
-Swim experience and comfortable supervising swimming
-Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
-CPR/First Aid certification a plus
-Comfortable with pets in home
-Some tennis experience a plus but not required 

Hours: home -Some tennis experience a plus but not required Hours 1-2 days a week (will vary from (mornings/afternoons/evenings) and 1 weekend a month; willing to work around another job schedule 

Pay Rate: $22-$26 an hour (pay based upon previous experience)

Person to Contact: Crystal Burney

Email: mrsb1220@gmail.com

Office Phone: 423.779.8912

Other: NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!  All interested applicants should apply via text or email.  Thank you:)

Job Posted: 5/15

Location/Department: Tri-State Pools

Description/Duties: Test Pool & Spa water 

Qualifications: We will train 

Hours: 32 hours 

Pay Rate: $20 per hour

Person to Contact: Bruce Gans

Email: TrevorGans@gmail.com

Office Phone: 423.899.5677

Other: Good work environment 

Job Posted: 5/15

Location/Department: Health Care / A Better Solution in Home Care

Description/Duties: 

• Review client service plans and provide a variety of types of assistance as indicated.
• Document assistance provided via note writing.
• Provide companionship and supervision to clients with a variety of disabilities, illnesses, disease conditions and needs.
• Assist clients with a variety of personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming and dressing.
• Assist clients with toileting and incontinence care as needed.
• Assist clients with transferring (i.e. bed to chair) and walking ambulation as needed.
• Provide socialization and stimulating activities for clients appropriate to their level of cognition and need.
• Prepare meals for clients and assist with feeding as needed.
• Provide medication reminders as appropriate/needed.
• If indicated and approved, accompany and/or transport clients to appointments/errands.
• Perform a variety of light housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, washing dishes, light cleaning of bathrooms, laundry and making beds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Successful completion of a criminal background check
Submission of personal and professional references
Access to reliable transportation
A compassionate and empathetic demeanor
A professional, can-do attitude
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication skills
Effective time management and organizational skills
Dependability and trustworthiness
Ability to maintain accurate documentation
Valid driver’s license or government-issued photo ID Social Security card
Proof of citizenship, permanent residency, or work authorization
Valid CPR certification 
Must be at least 18 years of age

Hours: Flexible hours available We work with your schedule Full time or part-time 

Pay Rate: $15.68

Person to Contact: 423.343.8168

Email: chattanooga@absihc.com

Job Posted: 5/19