Community Navigator
Quick answer
Ounce is hiring an in-office, part-time Community Navigator in Chattanooga, TN, paying $24-$28 per hour to provide outreach, benefits assistance, and service coordination for affordable housing residents.
- Role
- Community Navigator
- Organization
- Ounce
- Location
- Chattanooga, TN
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $24-$28 per hour
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Ounce is seeking a Community Navigator to serve as a resident-facing advocate within affordable housing communities in Chattanooga, TN. This role involves proactive outreach, assisting residents with government benefits applications, and coordinating essential health and wellness services. The successful candidate will build trusting relationships with residents and partners while maintaining consistent on-site presence. The position requires a commitment of 20 hours per week.
What you'll do
- Conduct proactive outreach to engage residents through events, flyering, and tabling.
- Assist residents in applying for benefits such as SNAP, TANF, and LIHEAP.
- Coordinate doctor appointments and provide health and wellness advocacy.
- Accurately document all resident interactions and referrals in the Ounce technology platform.
- Build and maintain local partnerships to support resident needs.
What it takes
- Experience navigating government benefit programs like SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid.
- Ability to commit to a consistent part-time schedule of 20 hours per week.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a 'residents come first' mentality.
- Background in community-based roles or organizing.
- Fluency in Korean or Spanish is considered a plus.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located and is it remote?
This is an in-office, community-based role located in Chattanooga, TN, requiring physical presence at affordable housing properties.
What is the compensation for this role?
The Community Navigator position pays between $24 and $28 per hour.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience with government benefits such as SNAP or TANF, a commitment to a consistent schedule, and prior experience in community-based work.
How do I apply for this position?
The job posting does not specify a deadline or a specific application method, so interested candidates should check the official Ounce careers page.
How to apply
Apply directly on Ounce's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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