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Southeast Tennessee Development District Reviews

3.4

84% would recommend to a friend

(5 total reviews)
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Chuck Hammonds

100% approve of CEO

27% positive business outlook

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5 reviews
3.0
28 Aug 2025

Good for Early Career Professionals

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Pros

- Lots of exposure to cross industry projects with varying responsibilities. - Opportunity for growth and professional development if you are seeking a career in local government/ nonprofit work - Excellent for connection building within region with influential leaders and industry pros - Acceptable benefits apart from lower 401(k) match contribution

Cons

- Minimal diversity from people of other cultures - Low pay which is typical of public sector work - Minimal opportunities for advancement. Basically you will need to wait for someone to resign before being eligible for promotion - Senior admin is at the whim of it's controlling board which comprises various Mayors from surrounding rural areas. Their reluctance to consistently support the organization is damaging to morale.

5.0
11 Feb 2022

Wonderful Place to Work

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Pros

I've always appreciated the flexibility of this organization, especially during the pandemic.

Cons

Anything in the nonprofit world is underpaid.

1.0
2 Oct 2021

TOXIC

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Pros

Programs that help people in need

Cons

Great place to work until new management, no comp time and no raises.

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