Foster Home Recruiter - Part-Time, Flexible Outreach

Chambliss Center for Children; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Chambliss Center for Children in Chattanooga seeks a Foster Home Recruiter to connect people with opportunities to care for children. You will recruit foster families, including sibling groups and older children, and partner with churches, civic groups, and community organizations.

The role involves ~20 hours per week with a flexible schedule, some evenings and weekends, and occasional regional travel. Pay is $20/hour.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with marketing, social media, and/or media relations required.
• Knowledge of the Chattanooga community strongly preferred; church or community involvement is a plus.
• Nonprofit, social services, volunteer coordination, or community outreach experience is a plus.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with diverse families and communities.
• Must have reliable transportation and a clean driving record, as frequent regional travel is part of the position.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative outreach and marketing strategies to recruit new foster families.
• Build and strengthen relationships with churches, faith communities, civic groups, community organizations, and other partners.
• Attend community events, meetings, and networking opportunities to spread the word about foster care.
• Host or coordinate information sessions and events for people interested in becoming foster parents.
• Work with our Communications team to create effective marketing and social media efforts.
• Follow up with individuals and families who express interest and help connect them to the next steps in the foster parent certification process.
• Become knowledgeable about Tennessee's foster care system and Chambliss Center's foster care program so you can confidently answer questions and help potential foster parents understand the process.

Skills

Marketing

Social media

Media relations

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree in Marketing/PR/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Job description

Chambliss Center for Children in Chattanooga seeks a Foster Home Recruiter to connect people with opportunities to care for children. You will recruit foster families, including sibling groups and older children, and partner with churches, civic groups, and community organizations.

The role involves ~20 hours per week with a flexible schedule, some evenings and weekends, and occasional regional travel. Pay is $20/hour.