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Community Development Assistant Jobs in Tennessee

University of Rochester

$29.33 - $41.06/hr

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever ... Reporting to the Executive Director of the CBE, the Research and Business Development Assistant ...

Yugo

Community Assistant

Knoxville, TN

$13/hr

Community Assistant Position Type: Part-time / Hourly /On-Site Compensation: $13 per hour The Community Assistant (CA) role is a tremendous leadership and career development opportunity that goes far ...

Campus Advantage

Community Assistant

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$13/hr

Community Assistant Position Type: Part-time / Hourly /On-Site Compensation: $13 per hour The Community Assistant (CA) role is a tremendous leadership and career development opportunity that goes far ...

Centricity Research

Community Assistant

Knoxville, TN

$13/hr

Community Assistant Position Type: Part-time / Hourly /On-Site Compensation: $13 per hour The Community Assistant (CA) role is a tremendous leadership and career development opportunity that goes far ...

Centricity Research

Community Assistant

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$13/hr

Community Assistant Position Type: Part-time / Hourly /On-Site Compensation: $13 per hour The Community Assistant (CA) role is a tremendous leadership and career development opportunity that goes far ...

Brookside Properties

Assistant Community Manager

Nashville, TN · On-site

$18.25 - $22.25/hr

Assistant Community Manager | Pine Street Flats | The Gulch - Nashville, TN Competitive Pay • ... Support hiring, training, and development of onsite team members * Maintain compliance with company ...

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How much do community development assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for community development assistant in Tennessee is $19.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.91 and $21.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills do you need to be a community support worker?

Community Development Assistants need strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills to effectively support community members. They should be able to work collaboratively, demonstrate cultural competence, and often require organizational skills to manage multiple projects. Familiarity with local resources and basic computer skills are also important for success in this role.

What is the role of a community development worker?

A community development worker helps improve local communities by organizing programs, engaging residents, and addressing social issues. They often collaborate with stakeholders, facilitate communication, and may use tools like surveys or meetings to identify community needs and develop solutions.

What does a community development assistant do?

A community development assistant supports local initiatives by coordinating programs, engaging with community members, and assisting with outreach efforts. They often collect data, prepare reports, and help implement projects to improve community well-being, typically working under the supervision of a community development coordinator or manager.

What skills are needed for community development jobs?

Community development assistants need strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to engage with diverse community members and coordinate projects. They should also have problem-solving abilities, cultural competency, and familiarity with community resources, often supported by knowledge of local policies and basic data management tools.
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Development Assistant (Part-Time)

Development Assistant (Part-Time)

Libertas School of Memphis

Memphis, TN • On-site

$15.50 - $21.25/hr

Part-time

PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Libertas is a public charter school serving the Frayser neighborhood. Our mission is to be a school for human flourishing: cultivating minds, hands, and hearts for lives of wonder, work, and love. We offer a rich, rigorous, personalized education through the method of Dr. Maria Montessori and the classical liberal arts. We are an attachment village of family supports. We develop virtues of character. Tennessee has twice named Libertas a Reward School. We serve 700+ children from infant through middle school on two campuses and are launching a small new high school. We also operate a nationally- accredited, state-licensed teacher training program. Learn more at LibertasMemphis.org
Role summary: The Development Assistant provides part-time administrative and project support to the Development Department, helping advance Libertas School of Memphis' fundraising, donor engagement, and community outreach efforts. This position plays a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of development activities by maintaining accurate donor records, supporting events and campaigns, coordinating stewardship efforts, and assisting with day-to-day operations that strengthen relationships with donors, families, volunteers, and community partners.
Role information
  • Part-time, year-round position.
  • Regular schedule of approximately 20 hours per week, with specific days and hours determined in collaboration with supervisor based on departmental needs.
  • Occasional evening or weekend events may be required to support fundraising, donor engagement, and school activities, with schedules adjusted accordingly.
  • Key relationships: Family Engagement manager, Events Coordinator, Finance team

Key responsibilities
  • Support planning, implementation of donor/prospect visits, cultivation activities and fundraising events. Coordinate logistics such as invitations, RSVPs, materials, distribution of follow up materials, etc.
  • Maintain accurate, complete donor records and gift data in the donor database.
  • Process gifts, prepare acknowledgments and tax receipts, track pledge payments.
  • Coordinate stewardship activities, such as thank-you letters, recognition lists, and appreciation initiatives.
  • Track sponsorship benefits, ensure fulfillment of recognition commitments.
  • Maintain filing systems for records, gift agreements, and correspondence.
  • Other duties as assigned

Measures of success
  • Timely updated, highly accurate records
  • Strong customer service to constituents
  • Meets expectations on performance evaluations, and other indicators.

Qualifications, competencies, and traits
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Organized and dependable with excellent follow-through.
  • Positive, collaborative team player with a willingness to assist where needed.
  • Capable verbal and written communicator. Positive demeanor with constituents.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while seeking guidance appropriately.
  • Adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Resourceful problem solver with a proactive mindset.

Compensation: Salary equivalent to $20,000 to $30,000 (or commensurate hourly rate) based on qualifications and experience. Paid sick leave and vacation time.
Application process: Interested candidates should apply at www.LibertasMemphis.org, where candidates can also learn more about our school. Please submit a resume, at least three references, and a cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for our school and this position. (Please note that vague or generic cover letters are one of the chief reasons for candidates not being advanced in our hiring process.) Please direct any questions about this role to adrian.anderson@libertasmemphis.org. Libertas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin.

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