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

 

The Knoxville-Knox County CAC Board of Directors has adopted the policy that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or religion, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, be subjected to discrimination under, or be denied employment in connection with any program or activity operated or administered by this Agency. This policy is established to adhere to the following statutes:  Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Open Positions

Project LIVE Re-Housing Case Manager

Work with vulnerable seniors who are experiencing homelessness to develop strategies for achieving self-sufficiency.  Conduct interviews and provide counseling; refer clients to other community agencies for support services and training; monitor client progress;...

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Outreach Case Manager

As part of the Homeward Bound program, work with individuals who are experiencing homelessness to develop strategies for achieving housing stability.  Conduct interviews and provide counseling; refer clients to other community agencies for support services and...

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Youth Navigator (Part-Time)

Work with at-risk youth who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless to find emergency and/or permanent housing and develop comprehensive strategies for achieving self-sufficiency.  Conduct interviews and provide counseling; refer youth to other community agencies...

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Custodian

This position involves maintaining general cleanliness and upkeep of CAC facilities to include cleaning offices, lobby, activity areas, restrooms, parking areas, steps, and sidewalks; moving furniture and setting up for meetings; removing debris from grounds;...

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Mobile Meals Kitchen Vehicle Operator

Summary: Reliable, caring person needed to work part-time (32 hours per week) for the Mobile Meals Kitchen as a Mobile Meals Vehicle Operator. Must be able to transport meals to homebound seniors, people with disabilities, and children. Must be able to transport...

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Youth Re-Housing Advisor

Work with at-risk youth who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless to find permanent housing and develop comprehensive strategies for achieving self-sufficiency. Conduct interviews and provide counseling; refer clients to other community agencies for support...

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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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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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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.

 

Online Application

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Instructions: Please fill in the fields of the online application below to submit your application for CAC employment. There are multiple pages that you can navigate through. You may save your work and continue it for later, as well. CAC encourages applicants to submit a copy of their resume using the File Upload field found at the end of this form, just above the Submit button.
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