Employment Opportunities

The Coordinator of High School Youth Ministry is employed by the Diocese of Knoxville with approval of the Bishop of Knoxville. The coordinator is responsible for implementing and administering the high school programs and events of the Office of Youth, Young Adult, and Pastoral Juvenil Ministry in conjunction with the goals and objectives as determined by the director. This position is an exempt status, a full-time member of the diocesan staff and is an experienced professional. Click here for full job description. To apply, send resumes and cover letters to Brittany Garcia at bgarcia@dioknox.org.

St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic has an opening for a clinical nurse manager. Utilize your excellent nursing and management skills to bridge clinical care and the operations of healthcare, making a difference in the lives of those we serve.  The clinical nurse manager makes vital decisions to assist in patient care by coordinating resources, technology, and personnel to support the mission, vision, and values of St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic.  To learn more about the role, click here and to apply send your resume to info@smlcares.com.

The Cathedral  of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is seeking a porter. Interested candidates can submit a resume at the parish or contact Tom Greer at tgreer@shcknox.org or 865-558-4108 for more information. For a complete job description, click here. 

The Cathedral  of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is seeking a person to work in accounting. The primary purpose of this position is to support the major responsibilities for the overall financial management of the Cathedral parish. See full description here. 

St. Jude Church in Chattanooga is seeking a part-time Coordinator of Youth Ministry for our established Junior High (6th-8th) program. (approx 12-15 hrs/week).  Coordinator is expected to be available Wednesday evenings for scheduled gathering time in addition to other days/times for special activities and events.  Candidate should be a practicing Catholic with teaching or youth ministry background, have college degree or coursework in Theology, diocesan certification in catechesis, or other relevant experience. Coordinator will work alongside the High School Youth Ministry Coordinator and Director of Religious Education. We are looking for a team member who is organized, dependable, flexible, energetic and ON FIRE about sharing their faith with the youth of our parish! Interested candidates should email Kyra King at kyraross@yahoo.com and include a resume and cover letter. 

St. Mary School is accepting applications for an Extended Child Care Director for the second semester of the 2022-2023 school year. The position is 16 hours per week, 3-6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and 2-6 p.m. on Wednesdays. The ECC Staff is responsible for supporting and upholding the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school, acting as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church and facilitating a positive, effective, and welcoming extended childcare environment. This includes but is not limited to tasks such as classroom management, planning activities, collaboration with staff, accurately recording attendance and departure information, adhering to and upholding the school discipline policy, and maintaining parent communication. Ideal candidates would be faithful Catholics, have CPR/1st Aid Training, experience, and skills in working with children. Interested applicants should send the Diocesan Application, a resume, and cover letter to Kendall Doogan, assistant principal, at kdoogan@stmarysoakridge.org.

St. John Neumann School is seeking a principal beginning the 2023-2024 school year. The principal is responsible for the leadership and administration of St. John Neumann School, a preschool through eighth grade co-educational school in Farragut, TN. Strong candidates will have lived intentional lives that honor and embrace the core values of the Catholic faith. They will also be expected to be innovative, entrepreneurial leaders with demonstrated talents in team building, communication, and a passion for educating children. Click here for a full description of the school and the position. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for this position, along with your resume, to Stephanie Greiner at sgreiner@sjncs-knox.org.

Notre Dame High School has a current opening for a Physics teacher. The teaching assignment includes AP Physics, Honors Physics and College Preparatory Physics. View job description here. Candidates should send resume to Jamie Goodhard at goodhardj@myndhs365.com.

Notre Dame High School is accepting applications for a full-time Library Media Specialist for the 2022-2023 school year. The successful candidate will hold a master’s degree in library information science and Tennessee licensure as a Library Information Specialist.  

To apply, please submit resume to goodhardj@myndhs365.com. 

St. Mary School is accepting applications for substitute teachers for the 2022-2023 school year. Substitute teachers are responsible for supporting and upholding the philosophy of Catholic education and the Mission of the school, acting as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church and facilitating a positive, effective, and welcoming extended childcare environment. This includes but is not limited to tasks such as classroom management, covering lesson plans of the teacher, collaboration with staff, accurately recording attendance and departure information and adhering to and upholding the school discipline policy. Ideal candidates would be faithful Catholics, have CPR/1st Aid Training, teaching experience, and skills in working with children. Interested applicants should send the Diocesan Application, a resume and cover letter to Kendall Doogan, assistant principal, at kdoogan@stmarysoakridge.org.

St. Dominic Catholic School (SDCS) is seeking exceptional candidates that consider teaching a ministry. Our teachers are called to uphold high professional standards, showing strong proficiency in educational content and teaching method. They are also called to be faith-filled Christians who live their faith daily by modeling Christian values through their words and actions. 

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and have, or be able to obtain prior to start date, a valid Tennessee teaching license.

We are searching for strong teachers looking for a faith-filled community where faculty, staff, students, and families come together to create one family. 

Applicants should send a cover letter expressing why they are interested in the position and an updated resume with references to secretary@saintdomschool.com or call Darlene Lyons, Principal, at 423-245-8491.

SDCS has both a preschool and a kindergarten through fifth grade elementary school. It is located in Kingsport, Tennessee, where it has been changing lives and making a positive impact in the community for over 70 years. Class sizes are smaller, and its total student population is around 120 (one class per grade level). It is one of 10 Catholic schools in the Diocese of Knoxville’s system of schools. 

Mission Statement: As a ministry of our Catholic community, Saint Dominic Catholic School BELIEVES in the blessings of faith through Jesus Christ; INSPIRES spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical growth; and CELEBRATES God's gracious gifts.

St. Dominic Catholic School (SDCS) is seeking exceptional candidates that consider teaching a ministry. Our teachers are called to uphold high professional standards, showing strong proficiency in educational content and teaching method. They are also called to be faith-filled Christians who live their faith daily by modeling Christian values through their words and actions. 

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and have, or be able to obtain prior to start date, a valid Tennessee teaching license.

We are searching for strong teachers looking for a faith-filled community where faculty, staff, students, and families come together to create one family. 

Applicants should send a cover letter expressing why they are interested in the position and an updated resume with references to secretary@saintdomschool.com or call Darlene Lyons, Principal, at 423-245-8491.

SDCS has both a preschool and a kindergarten through fifth grade elementary school. It is located in Kingsport, Tennessee, where it has been changing lives and making a positive impact in the community for over 70 years. Class sizes are smaller, and its total student population is around 120 (one class per grade level). It is one of 10 Catholic schools in the Diocese of Knoxville’s system of schools. 

Mission Statement: As a ministry of our Catholic community, Saint Dominic Catholic School BELIEVES in the blessings of faith through Jesus Christ; INSPIRES spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical growth; and CELEBRATES God's gracious gifts.

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preschool has several immediate openings. Two full time positions and several afternoon workers and floater positions are available. Click here for detailed job description. Candidates should contact Barbara Alfaras, director, at balfaras@shcknox.org.

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee has an upcoming opening for a full-time Grant Administrator at the main office located in Knoxville. The Grant Administrator is responsible for securing revenue by determining concepts, gathering and formatting information, writing, and obtaining approvals for existing and new grants for operating revenue and designated projects.  Click Here for the full description. To apply submit resume to HR@ccetn.org.  Please indicate “Grant Administrator” in the subject line.  

“We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.” Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a background check.

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee has an upcoming opening for a full-time Program Coordinator at the Columbus Home Assisting Parents (CHAP) program located in Lafollette, TN. Columbus Home Assisting Parents (CHAP) is a home-based parent education and support service that provides parenting education, crisis intervention, and case management for families that are experiencing life stressors that impact parenting abilities. CHAP services are provided free of charge to parents. By working to increase parents' skills and coping abilities, the goal of CHAP is to ensure the safety and well-being of children in the home. Click Here for the full description. To apply submit resume to HR@ccetn.org. Please indicate “CHAP - Program Coordinator” in the subject line.

“We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.” Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a background check.

The Adoption Case Manager - Adoptive Parent(s) for Catholic Charities of East Tennessee's (CCETN) Pregnancy Services offers professional social services, which encompasses the provision of case management services designed to ensure that expectant parents are provided resources and services to facilitate healthy pregnancy, birth and facilitation of matching babies with forever families. Work includes developing and utilizing all agency and community resources to carry out the above objective. Click Here for the full description. To apply submit resume to HR@ccetn.org. Please indicate “Adoption Case Manager” in the subject line. 

“We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.” Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a background check.

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee has an immediate part-time opening for a Client Specialist. The Crazy Quilt Client Specialist provides food pantry services and assists the Program Coordinator in supervision of volunteers.  Crazy Quilt Friendship Center offers a food pantry, emergency assistance program and community summer programs. It serves as a critical resource available for low-income families in the Newcomb area, an Appalachian community near Jellico, Tenn. The Food Pantry & Emergency Assistance program at Crazy Quilt provides food boxes and assistance with utilities. Recipients are eligible every three months, as resources are available. Click Here for the full description. To apply submit resume to HR@ccetn.org. Please indicate “Crazy Quilt” in the subject line.