off-campus positions

Location/Department: East Brainerd, Chattanooga 15-20 mins from Southern 

Description/Duties: Looking for someone to come and clean our small basement apartment weekly. 2-4 hours a week with possibility for more hours on different home or yard projects.

Qualifications: Detail oriented. Must be ok with pets. I provide all needed supplies. I am pretty laid back and flexible on times and days, but would like to get someone reliable 

Hours: 2-4 plus possibility for more with other home projects 

Pay Rate: $15/hr

Person to Contact: Brianne Bakland

Email: 14brianne@gmail.com

Office Phone: 706.218.2360

Job Posted: 2/20

Advertising Sales Executive

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.  Send resume to WDEF-TV, Human Resources Department, 3300 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408 or e-mail to hr@wdef.com. EOE M/F/D/V Background/Drug Screening.

Job Posted: 2/20

Location/Department: Ooltewah/Collegedale area

Description/Duties: We are looking for a babysitter for our 3 boys (ages 9mo, 4yo, 6yo) from May through August. Help is needed while I work from home Mon-Fri 1-5pm (20hr/wk) with additional flexible hours if desired. Possibility to continue working with us into the next school year.

Duties:
Snack prep/clean up
Playtime, reading, outdoor play
Light clean up of kids toys
Diaper changing
Helping put the youngest down for a nap

Qualifications:  Must have reliable transportation.
Experience with caring for multiple children of similar ages preferred, but not required.
Looking for someone with energy, motivation, self-starter, pays attention to detail, punctual.

Hours: 1-5pm, Mon-Fri

Pay Rate: $15/hr

Person to Contact: Courtney Wampler

Email: cebrackbil@aol.com

Office Phone: 770-375-1976

Job Posted: 3/3

Location/Department: Fleming Plaza, 5016 University Drive, Location: On-site at Child Impact International office on the campus of Southern Adventist University (near Village Market)

Description/Duties: The Summer Intern will serve as a support team member for the Church Engagement and Events department. This role provides hands-on experience in nonprofit operations, event planning, donor relations, and communications, while assisting with initiatives that help secure funding for Child Impact’s mission work.

Responsibilities:
•       Provide general administrative and office support for Church Engagement initiatives
•       Assist in researching, planning, coordinating, and executing fundraising and church events
•       Support donor outreach efforts, including invitation calls and follow-up communication
•       Assist with donor journey tasks and stewardship activities
•       Help maintain and organize data in CRM and fundraising platforms
•       Support branding, marketing, and communications projects as assigned
•       Perform additional duties as needed by the Church Engagement team

Qualifications: Own housing and reliable transportation required.
Required skills:
•       Strong communication and customer service skills
•       Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
•       Attention to detail and willingness to learn
•       Interest in nonprofit work, fundraising, communications, or event management
•       Experience with office software, research tasks, or volunteer/internship work is a plus

Hours: Mid-May through end of July
Schedule: 36 hours per week

Pay Rate: $10/hour

Person to Contact: Child Impact International

Email: cgardner@childimpact.org

Office Phone: 423-910-0667

Other: Send résumé, references, and cover letter to: Cheri Gardner cgardner@childimpact.org

Job Posted: 3/3

Location/Department:  Preschool Office

Description/Duties: working with and instruction children 2yr old through 3rd grade 

Qualifications: Preschool - 30 hrs training from Pro-Solutions. or transcripts for hours.

Academy - Transcripts and training received. 

Hours: Can be worked out from 8:00am to 5:30 (full or part-time) Somewhat flexible. 

Pay Rate: 14 to 18 an hour

Person to Contact: Robert Benoun

Email: connie@fpachatt.com

Office Phone: 423.633.9150

Other: Academy email is: Christie@fpachatt.com

Job Posted: 3/12