Senior Employment Service

About The Senior Employment Service

The Senior Employment Service offers a variety of free services to adults 55 and older who are looking for a job but need some extra assistance.

Services include:

Job search assistance
Individualized job counseling
Interview skill building
Resume and cover letter writing
Job referrals
Seniors Seeking Employment workshops
Semiannual job fairs (May & October)

Do you want to build your skills through on-the-job training before applying for permanent employment? Learn more about the Senior Community Service Employment Program!

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Upcoming Job Fairs:

May 2026 – TBD
October 2026 – TBD

Job Fairs

Senior Employment Service Job Fairs are held twice a year in May and October. These fairs highlight jobs of special interest to older adults and feature employers who know the value of hiring an older worker. Attending the job fairs is a good way to see what types of employment opportunities are available, learn more about what interests you, and build your networking skills.

To learn more about the job fairs, or if your organization is interested in participating as an employer, please call (865) 523-1135 or email at knoxooa@knoxseniors.org.

Individualized Job Counseling

Any older adult seeking employment is welcome to meet privately with Senior Employment Service staff to discuss job search concerns, self-confidence, the impact of job loss, coping strategies, and other challenges that may affect their ability to find work.

Contact the Senior Employment Service

Phone: (865) 523-1135
Email: knoxooa@knoxseniors.org

Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Address
O’Connor Senior Center
611 Winona Street
Knoxville, TN 37917