EmployAbility – July 2026

Posted on July 15, 2026July 20, 2026 by Pathfinder

Disability Pride is also about having opportunities to contribute, lead, and pursue meaningful goals.

Across Tennessee, people with disabilities are working, volunteering, mentoring, advocating, and sharing their skills in ways that strengthen their communities. Whether through employment, service, or community involvement, each opportunity can support purpose, confidence, and personal growth.

Ready to explore what’s possible? We’re sharing job and volunteer opportunities, along with helpful resources from across Tennessee, to support you in finding roles that reflect your strengths, interests, and goals. Discover new ways to contribute, build experience, and turn your skills into opportunity.

Employment Opportunitie

Have you heard? The Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities is hiring.

Apply here: https://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/…/project…

The Council is seeking to fill the position of Project Coordinator. This is a full time, executive service position that will support the agency’s state plan goals. The position reports to the Chief Strategy Officer.

Position: Executive Admin Assistant I Grade M

Working Title: Project Coordinator

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Lived disability experience a plus. Passion for the values of disability inclusion, independence, and self-determination required.

Location: The office location for this position is 500 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville. However, this position is classified as Alternative Workspace Solutions (AWS) Work From Home. This means the person can work remotely the majority of the time but must attend in-person meetings and events as business needs require.

Job Responsibilities:

-Manage recurring communications projects, including:

• Social media research, planning, and execution

• Formatting of existing newsletter content for distribution via digital marketing platform

• Website content maintenance

• Print magazine content development and production

-Provide project support to the Chief Strategy Officer in three key work areas:

• Expanding outreach to underserved communities

• Increasing healthcare access for marginalized Tennesseans with disabilities

• Promoting plain language as a best practice

-Provide on-site staff support to Council committee meetings and other Council programs and trainings

-Represent the Council at disability events and on state workgroups as assigned based on interest areas

-Assist with data tracking, reporting, and administrative tasks to support state plan goal directors as assigned

Core Competencies:

• Organizing

• Planning

• Priority Setting

• Process Oriented

• Creativity

Skills:

• Project management – independently and proactively tracking task timelines, next steps, and deadlines

• Strong written communication

• Quick learning

• Basic familiarity with principles of graphic design and print publication

• Collaborative mindset

Strong candidates will have experience with the following platforms or the ability to independently learn them and quickly become proficient:

• Mailchimp

• Asana

• Microsoft Office/Outlook/Teams

• Canva

• Facebook/YouTube/ Instagram/LinkedIn

• Adobe Acrobat/Adobe Experience Manager (website management)/Adobe Analytics

AgeWell Middle Tennessee is hiring a Client Services & Office Coordinator!

They’re looking for someone who is passionate about serving older adults and their families, and who knows that this work, while deeply rewarding, can also be demanding. If you bring both heart and composure to challenging situations, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a 35-hour-per-week position that qualifies for full benefits. At AgeWell, you’ll be part of a team that has spent more than 40 years connecting older adults and caregivers across Middle Tennessee with the resources, guidance, and support they need to thrive.

Learn more and apply: agewelltn.org/job-openings

The Center for Family Development is looking for a Family Support Specialist to join our team in Clarksville, TN!

If you’re passionate about supporting families, connecting people with resources, and making a lasting difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share this post! Or, if this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, we encourage you to apply.

Clarksville, TN