- 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 Cayla Cucumber at the contact information listed below.
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 (*).
PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING
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 email Mark L. Junaluska, Kevin Primo, or Cayla Cucumber 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. WHEN YOU APPLY 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! ATTENTION!
Please be advised that all positions designated as ‘Safety Sensitive’ are subject to a higher degree of scrutiny and include THC Metabolites in the drug panel as a disqualifier.
A safety sensitive position is one where the employee is responsible for his/her own safety or other people’s safety. It requires a sharp mind to perform the job safely and responsibly. Some safety sensitive positions require random drug-screening to ensure compliance with DOT and other safety regulations as well as other certification requirements. If an applicant fails a pre-employment drug screen, they will not be allowed to re-apply with the EBCI for at least 60 days.
Closing Sunday, September 24, 2023
- Housekeeper I (Multiple) – Housekeeping – Operations (L6 $15.30 - $19.13 per hour) SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION
Apply
- Dispatcher/Substitute Driver – Transit – Operations (L9 $16.21 - $20.26 per hour) SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION
Apply
Open Until Filled
- Corrections Officer (Multiple) – Corrections – EBCI Law Enforcement (L10 $17.58 - $21.98 per hour) SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION
Apply
- Patrol Officer (Multiple) – Cherokee Indian Police Department – EBCI Law Enforcement (L12 $20.89 - $26.11 per hour) SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION
Apply
- Community Response Officer – Cherokee Indian Police Department – EBCI Law Enforcement (L12 $20.89 - $26.11 per hour)
Apply
- Natural Resources Enforcement Officer (Multiple) – Natural Resources Enforcement – EBCI Law Enforcement (L12 $20.89 - $26.11 per hour) SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION
Apply
- FT Paramedic – Emergency Medical Services – Public Safety (L8 $30,357 - $37,946) SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION (L11 $19.13 - $23.92 per hour)
Apply
- PT Paramedic (Multiple) – Emergency Medical Services – Operations (L11 $19.13 - $23.92 per hour) SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION
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- Teacher (Multiple) – Qualla Boundary Early Head Start – Public Health and Human Services (L9 $16.21 - $20.26 per hour)
Apply
- Teacher (Multiple) – Qualla Boundary Head Start – Public Health and Human Services (L10 $17.58 - $21.98 per hour)
Apply
- Social Worker (Multiple) – Family Safety – Public Health and Human Services (L14 $25.17 - $31.46 per hour)
Apply
- Financial Analyst - Budget & Finance - Treasury (L15 $57,982 - $72,478)
Apply
- WWT Operator - Waste Water Treatment Plant - Operations (L10 $17.58 - $21.98 per hour)
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- Certified Biological Wastewater Treatment Operator – Wastewater Treatment – Operations (L11 $19.13 - $23.92 per hour) SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION
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- Supervisor – Biological/Wastewater Operator – Wastewater Treatment – Operations (L14 $25.17 - $31.46 per hour) SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION
Apply
- Family Safety Grants Coordinator – Family Safety – Public Health and Human Services (L12 $20.89 - $26.11 per hour)
Apply
- Certified Nursing Assistant – Tribal In Home Care Services – Public Health and Human Services (L9 $16.21 - $20.26 per hour)
Apply
- Legislative Legal Counsel – Tribal Council – Legislative Branch (L19 $97,792 - $130,389)
Apply
- Driver (Multiple) – Transit – Operations (L8 $15.90 - $19.88 per hour) SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION
Apply
- Transportation Facilities Coordinator – Qualla Boundary Head Start/Early Head Start – Public Health and Human Services (L9 $16.21 - $20.26 per hour) SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION
Apply
- Senior Utilities Engineer – Water and Sewer – Operations (L19 $98,083 - $122,604)
Apply
- Early Childhood Language Specialist – Kituwah Academy – Education (L11 $19.13 - $23.92 per hour)
Apply
- Early Childhood Language Specialist Assistant (Part-Time) – Kituwah Academy – Education (L9 $16.21 - $20.26 per hour)
Apply
- Manager – CDOT – Operations (L16 $64,581 - $80,727) SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION
Apply
- Youth Development Professional - Cherokee Youth Center - Education (L6 $15.30 - $19.13)
Apply
Indian preference does apply, and an online job application must be submitted for each position applied for.
Human Resources Contacts.
Employment
- Sarah Teesateskie
Division Secretary - Human Resources
828.359.6390
saratees@ebci-nsn.gov - Mark L. Junaluska
Employment Manager
828.359.6381
markjuna@ebci-nsn.gov - Kevin Primo
Employment Specialist II
828.359.6385
keviprim@ebci-nsn.gov - Cayla 'Boss' Cucumber
Employment Coordinator
828.359.6387
ccucumber@ebci-nsn.gov - Alexandra 'Allie' Brown
HR Clerk/Receptionist
828.359.6388
abrown@ebci-nsn.gov - Lori Blankenship
Sr. Office Administrator
828.359.6310
lblankenship@ebci-nsn.gov - Training & Development
- Juanita Wilson
Training & Development Manager
828.359.6393
Wilson@ebci-nsn.gov - Jenny Cartwright
Training & Development Specialist
828.359.6382
jenncart@ebci-nsn.gov - Venita Wolfe
Training & Development Specialist
828.359.6319
vwolfe@ebci-nsn.gov - Micah Swimmer
Cherokee Language & Culture Specialist
828.359.6379
micaswim@ebci-nsn.gov
Benefits
- Whitney Reed
Benefits Manager
828.359.6380
whitreed@ebci-nsn.gov - Letitia George
Benefits Specialist
828.359.6394
letigeor@ebci-nsn.gov - Laura Smith
Organizational Specialist
828.359.6391
laursmit@ebci-nsn.gov - Sonya Lossiah
Organizational Development Coordinator
828.359.6386
sonyloss@ebci-nsn.gov - Erin Taylor
Retirement Specialist
828.359.6396
erintayl@ebci-nsn.gov - Joseph 'Jay' Eagleman III
Benefits Coordinator
828-359-6392
joseeagl@ebci-nsn.gov
Employee Rights
- Reva Ballew
Employee Rights Manager
828.359.6383
revaball@ebci-nsn.gov - Sharon Owle
Employee Rights Specialist
828.359.6384
sharowle@ebci-nsn.gov - Michale Welch
Employee Rights Coordinator
828-359-6398
michwelc@ebci-nsn.gov