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Join a team that turns compassion into action.

At UETHDA, we’re committed to breaking the cycle of poverty through programs that support families and empower futures—starting with our youngest community members in Head Start. If you’re passionate about making a lasting impact, we invite you to build a meaningful career with us.

Applications may also be obtained by contacting Human Resources at 423-230-3738, vcaudill@uethda.org, or at the Central Office on 301 Louis Street in Kingsport. Resumes without a completed application will not be accepted.
All open positions are posted on indeed.com.

UETHDA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

Health Insurance

UETHDA pays 100% of the monthly health insurance premium for the Employee Only (estimated cost paid by UETHDA for the employee is $627 per month ($7,524 annually). Additional insurance coverage is available but cost difference will be paid by the employee.

Retirement Plan

Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS). Eligible employees are required to contribute 5% of yearly wages (pre-tax basis to the defined TCRS plan). UETHDA contributes an amortized amount as determined by TCRS. Employees are vested upon 5 years of eligible service.

Additional Benefits

401(k), 457 Savings Plan, Dental, Vision, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance options are offered at 100% cost to the employee.

Paid Holidays

UETHDA provides the following paid holidays in addition to PTO:

  • New Years Day

  • Martin Luther King Jr Day

  • President’s Day

  • Good Friday

  • Memorial Day

  • Juneteenth Day

  • 4th of July

  • Labor Day

  • Columbus Day

  • Veteran’s Day

  • Thanksgiving Day

  • Day After Thanksgiving

  • Christmas Holiday

  • Christmas Day

It is the policy of the Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.” Benefits for full time employees include: life insurance at no cost to employee, a single medical insurance plan at no cost to employee, member of TN Consolidated Retirement system, paid sick leave and vacation days, paid holidays and some are eligible to apply for unemployment in the summer.