Chattanooga was recently named one of the “fastest-growing markets for entry-level roles,” alongside Austin + Raleigh.

Pair Chattanooga’s many, many, many rankings as a top work from home city with its recent spotlight in the Wall Street Journal as a “tech, VC hub,” and it's no surprise that Chattanooga made a top spot as a growing entry-level job market.

But it left us wondering — what are these jobs, and where can we find them as locals? So we set out to find some of the cool entry-level jobs in the area.

Engineering Technician | City of Chattanooga | Qualifications: Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology with course work emphasis in Civil Engineering; one-two years relevant work experience preferred.

Head Start Teacher | City of Chattanooga | Qualifications: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, with a minimum of one year of experience with children ages three to four..

Inside Business Sales Representative | EPB | Qualifications: High school education or equivalent with two-five years desired experience related to customer service and sales or training; bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

IT Operations Center Technician | BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Chattanooga location | Qualifications: Associate’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience; one year technical experience including proven understanding of ITIL.

Junior Recruiter | FreightWaves | Qualifications: Familiarity with the entire recruitment cycle; one-two years experience with recruiting.

PR Coordinator | EPB | Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, or Marketing preferred; three+ years of experience in public relations, traditional media, social media, internet outlets, internal communications and/or other marketing applications.

Media Specialist | Hamilton County Department of Education | Qualifications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; master’s degree preferred; current valid Tennessee license required.

Production Team Member | Volkswagen US, Chattanooga plant | Qualifications: Similar manufacturing or automotive experience including assembly, welding, machine operation, and military is preferred.

TVA also offers entry-level training programs to help propel young professionals into a variety of roles. To qualify, you may require a two or four-year college degree or previous relevant work experience.