Employment

Helping People. Changing Lives.

CAC is looking for employees who are passionate about helping people and giving what it takes to make a lasting impact in their lives.

Knox County CAC employee working at her desk
Knox County Community Action Committee presentation on composting and food waste

CAC provides full time employees with excellent benefits to include:

  • employer paid health insurance
  • life insurance
  • contribution to pension plan
  • co-pay dental
  • vacation and sick leave days with generous holidays

Open Positions

Mobile Meals Managing Chef

The Mobile Meals Managing Chef position offers leadership to the kitchen’s staff in production of healthful and safe meals daily for vulnerable seniors and children. The position is responsible for setting an example and a standard of execution for the staff....

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Vehicle Operator

Reliable, caring person needed to work full-time or part-time. Must be willing to work flexible schedules, including evenings, nights, and weekends. A valid Tennessee Driver’s License and an excellent driving record required. Must be able to assist passengers on and off the vehicle, including those with disabilities and in wheelchairs. Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds, read, write, compute, and have good communications skills. If hired, DOT physical exam , alcohol and drug screen, national criminal background screening required. Commercial Driver License (CDL) preferred (assistance in obtaining CDL will be provided to applicants selected.). Starting hourly rate Tennessee Driver License with F endorsement is $15.05 per hour. Excellent benefits including employer paid health insurance, life insurance, contributions to pension plan, co-pay dental insurance, vacation days, sick leave days, and generous holidays. To Apply: Send resumes to: Community Action Committee; Attn: Personnel Department; P.O. 51650, Knoxville, TN 37950-1650; Fax 865-546-0832; email: cachr@knoxcac.org. Applications and detailed job description available at: Ross Building, CAC Central Office, 2247 Western Avenue, Avenue, P.O. Box 51650, Knoxville, TN 37950-1650.

-An Equal Opportunity Employer-

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Senior Accountant

This position assists in the comprehensive fiscal management of designated CAC departments to include grants management, fund allocations, reporting, fixed assets, and other fiscal and administrative functions. Responsible for fiscal oversight of designated CAC...

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Volunteer Assisted Transportation – Program Specialist

A front-line customer service position providing fleet sanitation, ensuring vehicles are maintained, answering consumer calls, and serving as a back-up driver. Qualifications: Reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed) and a good driving record is a must. Department...

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Chief Financial Officer

CAC seeks a Chief Financial Officer to oversee and direct overall agency accounting, financial auditing, reporting, and budgeting. This position is under the general direction of the Executive Director (CEO) and serves as financial advisor to the CEO, Board of...

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Development Director

The CAC Development Director will develop and execute fundraising and development strategies for CAC designed to increase revenues and promote public awareness of CAC’s mission and impact. The Development Director will work closely with the Executive Director (CEO)...

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Apply Online

Email your resume and CAC job application to cachr@knoxcac.org or apply using our online form.

Note: Emailed resumes sent as attachments must be provided in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Apply by Fax

Fax your resume or completed CAC Job Application to CAC Personnel at (865) 546-0832.

Apply by Mail

Mail your resume or completed CAC job application to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee / P.O. Box 51650 / Knoxville, TN 37950-1650.

Apply in Person

Visit the CAC Central Office reception area of the Ross Building to review our job book, complete an application, and/or submit your resume.

 

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