TVFCU to host career fair following workplace-related recognition
October 27, 2023
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2023) — Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU), after earning several awards related to work environment and employee satisfaction, is hosting a career fair on Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The BX – Brainerd Baptist Church’s multi-use meeting facility.
A variety of positions are available and come with competitive pay – with a minimum of $16/hour for entry-level jobs – rich medical benefits and other benefits and perks.
“In order to provide helpful, efficient and friendly service to our members, we have to create a work environment where our employees are happy, well-trained and well-equipped,” said Todd Fortner, president and CEO of TVFCU. “Providing staff with excellent support – including competitive pay, benefits, learning opportunities, a strong focus on community, healthy work-life balance and other areas – are key ingredients to our team’s success and our ability to serve and benefit communities across Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia.”
TVFCU recently received awards from several different publications concerning their work environment. The credit union was honored in the Chattanooga Times Free Press’ Best of the Best people’s choice awards as the Best Finance Employer in 2023 as well as the Best Credit Union and the Best Mortgage Lender. They were also recognized as one of The Best Places for Working Parents’ (BP4WP) 2023 Businesses, a designation awarded to companies across the nation who offer strong support for families and working parents.
Entry-level openings include personal video teller positions with the tvfcuLIVE Studio, personal agent positions with the tvfcuLIVE Line department and other member service jobs in branches across Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia.
Entry-level positions start at $16/hour, more than doubling the minimum wage in Tennessee and Georgia. TVFCU offers all full-time individual employees comprehensive medical benefits, dental, basic term life and long-term disability insurance with affordable vision coverage and other low-cost benefits. The credit union also offers a 401k with employer match, tuition assistance and a student loan repayment program.
TVFCU employees enjoy great work-life balance with paid vacation time and 11 paid holidays. The credit union maintains a friendly, inclusive workplace with regular opportunities to be involved in internal and community-wide events and community service opportunities.
Job fair attendees will participate in a one-on-one introductory interview with a TVFCU recruiter. This will provide job-seekers the opportunity to learn more about open positions, connect with the TVFCU recruiting team and take the first step toward a new career at the largest credit union in southeast Tennessee.
Attendees may bring a resume, but it is not required. Job seekers should familiarize themselves with TVFCU, dress and present themselves professionally and exhibit a positive, dependable and motivated attitude.
Job seekers are encouraged to browse current openings and apply before the event at TVFCU’s online Career Center. They may also complete an application at the event using their smartphone.
Attendees should arrive at The BX, located at 4011 Austin St. in Chattanooga, at any point between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. No appointments are required.
For more information about careers with TVFCU, please visit tvfcu.com/jobs.
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About Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU), a not-for-profit financial cooperative, was established in 1936 when 57 Chattanooga TVA employees pooled $500 to create the member-owned credit union. Today, TVFCU serves more than 180,000 members who live, work, worship, volunteer or attend school throughout the 17-county service community. With more than $2.6 billion in assets and 23 branches throughout the area, TVFCU is the largest credit union in Southeast Tennessee. For more information about TVFCU, please visit tvfcu.com.