Hire A Fellow 

Partner with us to provide meaningful work experience for a recent graduate while gaining a motivated, mission-minded contributor for your organization.

What Is the Chattanooga Fellows Program?

A 9-month post-graduate leadership development fellowship that equips recent college graduates through:

  • Part-time, paid professional internships

  • Graduate-level courses in theology, leadership, and vocation

  • Spiritual formation and civic engagement

Program runs from August through May and based in Chattanooga, TN

 

Who Has Hired Fellows?

Past employer partners include the below key partners and more local businesses, nonprofits, and civic organizations

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Why Host a Fellow?

  • Gain a high-capacity, values-driven contributor for 3 days a week

  • Partner in forming the next generation of ethical, service-minded leaders

  • Engage with a program that blends professional excellence and spiritual growth

 

Employer Expectations

Work Schedule 3 days/week (Tues–Thurs)

Pay Rate $17–$22/hour based on experience and position

Benefits No fringe benefits required

Supervision Provide mentorship and regular check-ins

Evaluation Complete a mid-year and end-of-program feedback form

Employers may opt to increase hours beyond 3 days/week if mutually agreed.

 

Ready to Host a Fellow? Reach out to the Program Director to learn more about the process and find the right Fellow for your organization.

 

FAQ

  • Fellows work 3 days per week (Tuesday–Thursday) in a learning-rich role with professional mentorship. Employers are asked to provide feedback mid-program and at the end.

  • Each Fellow has a strong academic background, leadership experience, and a teachable, service-oriented mindset. The program includes professional development, leadership training, and vocational mentoring to prepare Fellows to contribute meaningfully.

  • Employers pay $17–$22/hour based on the role and the Fellow’s experience. No fringe benefits are required, and additional work hours can be arranged if they do not conflict with Fellows programming.