Community Center Specialist- Part-Time

Join the City of Chattanooga

Build Your Career. Build Your Community.

Chattanooga isn't just where you work. It's where you make an impact.

Home to more than 180,000 residents, the City of Chattanooga is nationally recognized for innovation, sustainability, and exceptional quality of life. From our gig-powered technology infrastructure to our designation as the nation's first National Park City, we are a community that leads boldly into the future, and we're looking for passionate professionals to help us get there.

Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future, including a state-of-the-art Waste Water plant.

Our team of more than 2,600 dedicated public servants keeps Chattanooga safe, thriving, and future focused. Every role matters. Every employee makes a difference.

• Public Safety including Police and Fire
• Public Works including Waste Resources and Stormwater
• Parks and Outdoors and the Public Library
• Transportation and Airport Operations
• Smart City and Digital Innovation Initiatives

When you join the City, you're not just taking a job. You're shaping Chattanooga's future.

We are committed to being Southeast Tennessee's employer of choice. That means investing in the people who serve our community every day.

What are the 5 C's that make Chattanooga the preferred pick:
• Competitive, structured compensation
• Convenient flexible scheduling and generous paid time off .
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Clear pathways for professional growth and advancement
• Community centered culture built on service, collaboration, and integrity.

Your career should grow as you grow. We make sure it does.

Chattanooga is the country's first National Park City — where work-life balance isn't a buzzword, it's a way of life.

• Adventure Awaits Every Day – Hike stunning mountain trails, paddle the Tennessee River, climb world-class sandstone cliffs, or bike scenic greenways.

• Explore Natural Wonders – Waterfalls, overlooks, and breathtaking outdoor escapes are less than an hour away.

• Getaway Made Easy – Just a short drive from four major cities for quick weekend adventures.

• Live Fully, Work Purposefully – Build a meaningful career while enjoying an extraordinary lifestyle.

Make Your Work Matter

If you're ready to serve, lead, innovate, and grow, Chattanooga is ready for you.

Salary: $18.09 per hour (GS.5)

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday, 9:00 A.M.

- 8:00 P.M. Saturday, 12:00 P.M - 4:00 P.M (EST)
* Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.*

Work Locations: 6098 Debra Road, Chattanooga, TN

FLSA Status:
This is a Non-Exempt, Part-Time position up to 25 hours per week.

Department:
Community Development

CLASSIFICATION

SUMMARY:

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for instructing and facilitating daily community and recreation activities for diverse populations. Duties include organizing and leading activities; conducting administrative tasks such as creating program attendance reports, reserving facilities and creating marketing materials; assisting with researching, grant writing and budget developing activities for new programs and serving on City committees and attending local neighborhood meetings as a representative of the City;

may maintain vehicles for program transportation; may collect fees for programs or facilities usage and may train and oversee volunteer staff. Duties might include assisting in recreational activities such as coaching and or officiating sporting events. Work is performed with moderate supervision.

SERIES LEVEL:

The Specialist Community Centers…