If you love chess and think the world would a better place if more kids played the World Game, we would love to talk to you about joining our expanding team!

SHARED VALUES

• Passion for chess

• Deep desire for kids to enjoy and benefit from playing chess

• Reliable schedule and transportation

• Clear background check

• Diversity of all kinds

BENEFITS

• Ability to positively influence kids' lives

• Connection to the game

• Professional development

• Additional income

CURRENT POSITIONS

Full-Time Chess Professional - 2 Openings Available

• Job Description

  • Report to Executive Director

  • 30-40 hours of weekly work

  • Teach 10-15 hours per week in elementary school programming, CCCSA academy classes, and CCCSA summer camps.

  • Assist with tournament direction and preparation (10-15 hours per week) during the week and weekend.

  • 5-10 hours of administrative duties, working on both day-to-day and long-term CCCSA activities, projects, and events

• Requirements​

  • Clean background check

  • Must live near Charlotte, NC or be willing to relocate.

  • Reliable method of transportation

  • Chess knowledge (1000+ USCF)

  • Passion for chess and experience in teaching scholastic students

  • Strong written and oral communication skills

• Preferred 

  • College Degree

  • USCF Tournament Director experience

  • Event Organizer experience

  • Marketing, social media, outreach experience

  • Online streaming (Twitch, Youtube) experience

• Compensation

  • Salaried position with competitive wages commensurate with experience

  • Access to CCCSA’s student network to acquire private students if desired

​Part-Time Chess Instructor   Multiple positions available

• Job Description

  • Report to Executive Director

  • Teach 5-10 hours per week in Elementary Schools around Charlotte, NC (afterschool programs, morning programs, academy classes)

  • Optional: Summer Camps

• Requirements

  • Must live near Charlotte, NC or be willing to relocate.

  • Clean background check

  • Reliable Method of Transportation

  • Chess knowledge (suggested level at least 500 USCF)

  • Passion for scholastic chess education

• Compensation

  • Competitive hourly wages up to $50/hour; commensurate with experience

  • Benefits include access to CCCSA’s student network to acquire private students if desired

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Part-Time Administrative Assistant   1 position available

• Job Description

  • Report to Executive Director and Director of Engagement

  • 10-20 hours of weekly work

  • Compile school program rosters, tournament registration lists, etc.

  • Send weekly emails to school programs and CCCSA club members

  • Communicate regularly with school program leadership and CCCSA club members

  • Work on other tasks (financial, outreach, organizational) as required

• Requirements

  • Very strong communication skills especially with emails

  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Drive

  • Strong computing skills and efficiency

  • Some social media outreach skills

  • Must live near Charlotte, NC or be willing to relocate.

  • Must consent to background check

  • Passion for scholastic chess education

• Compensation

  • Competitive hourly wages commensurate with experience

  • Salaried and full-time positions available to applications who also have interest in teaching in schools, directing tournaments, or managing major projects and events.

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APPLY TODAY

Interested applicants may send a resume and brief introduction to:

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Executive Director Peter Giannatos (peter.giannatos@charlottechesscenter.org)

Assistant Director Grant Oen (grant@charlottechesscenter.org)