Chattanooga Travel & Tourism Career Opportunities

Chattanooga's travel and tourism industry is bursting with growth and opportunities! As a vital part of our community, the hospitality industry supports 30,000+ jobs and welcomes 15.6 million visitors annually. If you want to start your career in Chattanooga's travel and tourism industry, you've come to the right place. Career opportunities range from all levels and in all types of job categories, and come with some pretty great perks! Some would say more advantages than most jobs, and we agree. To give you a slight idea, here are our top three reasons to work in the travel and tourism industry: 

1. Diverse and Creative Careers – The travel and tourism industry is extremely diverse in its career offerings and is one of the largest job creators. There are thousands of organizations to choose from, including culinary, entertainment, accommodations, transportation, and retail. The travel industry supports some of the most critical and creative thinking positions, unique and highly sought-after positions, and even the more traditional roles, all with high potential for growth. Everyone can find their perfect career path in a fun and vibrant environment, from chefs, accountants, bike mechanics, hotel managers, sales representatives, and zookeepers.  
2. Meet New People and Make Their Day – The travel and tourism industry is people-driven, making employees the face of the destination. When visitors check into their hotel or purchase tickets at an attraction box office, they interact with industry employees who have the power to influence their experience and make their day. Meeting and serving visitors promotes cultural exchange, encourages growth in pleasant (and sometimes unpleasant) interactions, and better connects them to our community and culture.  The fun, fast-paced atmospheres of the travel industry ensure that no two days or visitors are the same. 
3. A Powerful and Growing Industry – Travel and tourism is the world's largest and fastest-growing industry. It is an essential driver for local businesses and our community. Each year, visitors spend $1.5 billion in our community. Visitor spending is taxed, and those taxes result in each household saving $868 on their property tax bill each year. Visitors bringing new money into our community is imperative to the lifestyle we enjoy and what makes Chattanooga the special place we all know and love.   

Face it, Chattanooga's travel and tourism industry sounds incredible, and this is just the start. Check out our local job openings below and begin your career in Chattanooga's tourism industry today!  

JOB SEEKERS: We are excited to welcome you to the industry! Browse local job openings below.  

PARTNERS: If you have job openings and would like to be added to this list, please email Hannah Hammon.

Career Opportunities

Explore some of our partner’s career pages using the links below.

Attractions

Chattanooga Information Center 

Chattanooga Market 

Chattanooga Zoo 

Creative Discovery Museum 

DeFoor Hospitality Group 

• DeFoor Hospitality Group owns and operates Hotel Indigo Chattanooga Downtown, Hotel Bo, The Westin Chattanooga, and Chattanooga Marriott Downtown.  

High Point Climbing and Fitness 

High Point ZIP Adventure at Ruby Falls

Hunter Museum of American Art 

International Towing and Recovery Museum 

Lupi’s Pizza Pies 

Lyft 

The Read House   

Rock City Gardens, Inc  

• See Rock City, Inc. owns and operates Rock City Gardens, Battles for Chattanooga Museum, Clumpies Ice Cream Co., GOOD DOG, Grandview Conference Center, RiverView Inn, Starbucks, and Chanticleer Inn on Lookout Mountain; as well as the ticketing and concessions for the Incline Railway and the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center, and the retail shop and café at Creative Discovery Museum 

 Ruby Falls 

Tennessee Aquarium 

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum  

Uber 

Vision Hospitality Group  

• Vision Hospitality Group owns and operates The Edwin Hotel, Aloft Chattanooga Hamilton Place, Home2Suites by Hilton Hamilton Place, Hampton Inn & Suites Chattanooga, Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, TRU by Hilton Shallowford, The Kinley Southside, and more area hotels.  

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Additional Resources 

• Jobs4TN.gov (TN Dept. Of Workforce Development)  

• Jobs4TN - Adult Education (TN Dept. Of Workforce Development - Adult Education provides services to build the knowledge and skills necessary for high school equivalency (HiSET), employment, post-secondary opportunities, and economic self-sustainability.)  

• Indeed (Chattanooga Hospitality Industry) 

• LinkedIn (Chattanooga Hospitality Industry) 

• La Paz Chattanooga Job Board  

• United Way of Greater Chattanooga, Inc. Job Board  

• Urban League of Greater Chattanooga Job Board