JOB OPENINGS

Unleash your passion in the vibrant chess community of Texas! Join our dynamic, rapidly growing small business at the Texas Chess Center, where you can truly make an impact. We offer engaging and fulfilling opportunities that not only enhance your career but also contribute to our mission of making chess education universally accessible. Our aim is to nurture strategic thinking and intellectual development, empowering individuals of all ages to reach their full potential through the timeless art of chess. Be a part of our team and help promote critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning!

Program Associate

Type: Part-Time
Division: DFW & Houston
Compensation: $20/hr plus an additional $25 bonus per offsite school program drive.
Position Summary: The Program Associate plays a key role in delivering engaging chess instruction to students and supporting a variety of program activities, including tournaments, camps, and customer service operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver structured chess lessons to students of various skill levels at local schools across the metroplex.

  • Facilitate and supervise engaging chess activities during summer camps.

  • Assist in directing tournaments, supervising open-play nights, and supporting club events.

  • Greet and assist students, parents, and visitors, providing clear and friendly information about our programs.

  • Accurately maintain records of student registrations, attendance, and payments.

  • Provide outstanding customer service and assist families with program-related inquiries.

  • Support basic office tasks, including organizing supplies, maintaining inventory, and keeping workspaces neat and organized.

Qualifications:

  • Genuine interest in chess (basic knowledge helpful; training provided); experience working with children or in educational settings preferred.

  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable interacting with students, parents, and staff.

  • Employment is contingent upon completion of a provided background check and training.