Jobs

  • WONDERING ABOUT JOBS IN CHEROKEE? JOIN THE EBCI TEAM.

Would you like to become a valued member of a team that is committed to meeting the needs of our people? If so, please consider a career with the EBCI. We value diversity and seek to provide our team members with long-term careers that are much more than just a ‘job’.  Working with the EBCI gives you the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of people in our Tribal communities. Join our team to help preserve Cherokee’s cultural legacy!

EBCI has one of the best benefits packages in the region.

Our comprehensive employee benefits package includes:
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employer-Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan, EBCI-Defined Benefit Pension Plan (vested after 10 years), Annual/Sick Leave Accrual, Paid Holidays.

Open positions.

If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact Mark Junaluska, Kevin Primo, or Chavella Bailey at the contact information listed below.

We are aware that applicants are not receiving confirmation emails.  We are working to resolve these issues.

When you submit an application, a green check mark will appear in the upper left-hand corner letting you know the application was received.  If the application has not been submitted, a red X will appear in the upper left-hand corner, which will indicate that the application was not received.   Some sections require that information be submitted before you will be allowed to proceed to the next section as indicated by an asterisk (*).   

If you are unable to attach files, please email them or deliver them to our main offices located at 806 Acquoni Road Suite 100.  If you are unable to submit the application, contact us as soon as possible.  If you encounter an issue during the weekend, we advise that you immediately send Employment Department personnel an email detailing the issue you have encountered.  ALL positions will close at 11:59 pm on the closing date.  Please review job descriptions carefully.  Most positions require strict adherence to the job description qualifications unless indicated otherwise.  Please be advised that all Law Enforcement applicants must be at least 21 years of age when applying.  Additionally, if the Job Description states ‘required’ or ‘must have’, you must have the experience or licensures, certificates, diplomas, etc. at the time you are applying or you will not be considered qualified for the position.  You may email or deliver the documents to the HR Suite location listed above if you are unable to attach them to the application.

ATTENTION!!                 ATTENTION!! 

The EBCI Human Resources Offices are on a normal operating schedule:  Monday – Friday 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Closing Sunday, June 27, 2021

  1. Internal Audit Manager – Office of Internal Audit and Ethics (L16 $75,114 - $93,876)download pdf Apply
  2. Family Safety Manager – Family Safety – Public Health and Human Services (L16 $75,114 - $93,876)download pdf Apply
  3. Truck Driver/Crew Leader (Collections) – Solid Waste – Operations (L8 $36,500 - $45,625)download pdf Apply
  4. Teacher – Qualla Boundary Head-Start/Early Head-Start – Public Health and Human Services (L7 $33,250 - $41,574)download pdf Apply
  5. Teacher Assistant – Qualla Boundary Head-Start/Early Head-Start – Public Health and Human Services (L4 $25,261 - $31,581)download pdf Apply
  6. Sergeant Detective – Heart to Heart Child Advocacy – Public Health and Human Services (L11 $48,162 - $60,202)download pdf Apply
  7. Human Services Director – Family Safety – Public Health and Human Services (L18 $89,580 - $111,970)download pdf Apply
  8. Driver – Transit – Operations (L4 $25,261 - $31,581)download pdf Apply
  9. Certified Biological Waste Water Treatment Operator – Waste Water Treatment Plant – Operations (L8 $36,500 - $45,625)download pdf Apply
  10. Truck Driver – Tribal Construction – Operations (L6 $30,357 - $37,946)download pdf Apply

Open Until Filled

  1. Patrol Officer (Multiple) – Cherokee Police Department – Public Safety (L8 $36,500 - $45,625)download pdf Apply
  2. Detention Officer (Multiple) – Detention Services – Public Safety (L7 $33,250 - $41,574)download pdf Apply
  3. FT Paramedic (Multiple) – Emergency Medical Services – Public Safety (L8 $36,500 - $45,625)download pdf Apply
  4. PT Paramedic (Multiple) – Emergency Medical Services – Public Safety (L8 $17.55 - $21.94 per hour)download pdf Apply


Indian preference does apply, and an online job application must be submitted for each position applied for.

Human Resources Contacts.

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The Human Resources Department of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is dedicated to providing support while maintaining integrity through teamwork, respect and equal application of policies and procedures in order to attract and retain a diverse workforce.