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Career Opportunities with the Karuk Tribe
Make a Meaningful Impact and Join Our Community in Nature's Paradise
Working with the Karuk Tribe means becoming part of something larger than yourself – you'll help provide vital services to underserved communities, support sustainable land stewardship practices, and contribute to positive change in our rural region. Whether you are delivering essential services, supporting cultural programs, or helping advance tribal sovereignty, your work will make a real difference in people's lives.
As a Federally Recognized Tribe, the Karuk Tribe has lived on ancestral territory since time immemorial. As one of the largest and respected employers along the Klamath River, we have taken great pride in offering our employees comprehensive benefits and fostering a supportive work environment for well over 45 years. We deeply value our team members and demonstrate our commitment through competitive benefits packages and a workplace culture built on mutual respect and care. Throughout our history, we have continuously grown and achieved significant milestones while maintaining our dedication to both our employees and our community.
Are you passionate about outdoor activities like kayaking, fishing, and hiking? Our vibrant communities of Happy Camp, Orleans, and Yreka, CA offer the perfect setting for your next career move. At the Karuk Tribe, we're not just offering a job – we're inviting you to become part of a community where nature, culture, and career opportunities create an exceptional life experience.
The Karuk Tribe provides an exceptional work environment where culture, community, and professional growth flourish. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
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Explore our current openings and discover your future with the Karuk Tribe.
Employment Opportunities:
All Positions have Closing Dates unless Otherwise Specified. No Applications will be Accepted beyond the Closing Date under any Circumstances. The Employment Application must specify which position it is for as no Application will be accepted for "Any" Position.
To Apply please submit your Completed Application and Resume to:
Attn: HR Department; Karuk Tribe; 64236 Second Avenue, PO BOX 1016, Happy Camp, CA 96039
Karuk Tribe Human Resources Department
Contact: Lisa Henderson
Phone: (530) 493-1600 Ext. 2043 (Happy Camp, CA) or 7034 (Yreka, CA)
Fax: (855) 437-7888
Email: humanresources@karuk.us
Download: Employment Application
Want some tips to ensure your application is considered at it’s fullest potential? Contact Frank Snider at the Happy Camp Community Computer Center for assistance and tips on submitting your winning application at (530) 493-1485 extension 5501 or fsnider@karuk.us
To ensure that your application will be properly considered, you must attach documentation of the information requested on the employment application form: *Enrollment Documentation* *Veteran's Preference* *Employment History* *Education* *Driver's License* *Reference Letters* *Signatures* *Resume* *Cover Letter*
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Available Positions
Intern/Summer Youth:
Title: Youth Worker
Reports to: Supervisor as Assigned
Location: Yreka, Happy Camp, Orleans
Salary: $16.50 per hour, Depending on Experience
Classification: Temporary (6/16/25-8/8/25), Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Closing Date: May 7,2025
Description: Click to Download
Title: Intern
Reports to: Karuk Tribe Director in your field of study, if available
Location: To be Assigned
Salary: First Year $16.50, Second $17.50, Third $18.50
Classification: Internship, Seasonal, Variable Hours
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Administration:
Title: Executive Director
Reports to: Tribal Council
Supervises: The following Directors: Director of Public Works, Grant Writer, Human Resources Director, TERO/Childcare Director, People Center Coordinator, and Tribal Court Administrator, Executive Assistant, other Directors as assigned.
Location: Happy Camp, CA
Salary: $115,000 - $135,000 DOE
Classification: Full Time, Regular, Exempt, Non-Entry Level
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Description: Click to Download
Title: Language Program Coordinator
Reports to: Compliance Director
Supervises: Language Committee
Location: Happy Camp, CA
Salary: $65,000 to $80,000, Depending on Experience
Classification: Funded for one-year, Non-Entry Level, Exempt
Closing Date: April 4, 2025
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Title: Chief Finance Officer
Reports to: Tribal Chairman
Supervises: Finance Department Staff
Location: Happy Camp, CA
Salary: $135,000 to $200,000, depending on experience
Classification: Full-Time, Regular, Exempt
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Description: Click to Download
Title: Controller
Reports to: Chief Finance Officer
Supervises: Finance/Travel and Finance/Accounts Payable
Location: Happy Camp, CA
Salary: $95,000 to $125,000 to annual, Depending on Experience
Classification: Full-Time, Non-Entry Level, Non-Exempt
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Title: Grant Writer
Reports to: Executive Director, or Designee
Location: Happy Camp, CA
Salary: $65,000 to $80,000 Annual, Depending on Experience
Classification: Full-Time, Regular, Exempt
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Description: Click to Download
Title: Economic Development Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Operations
Location: Yreka, CA
Salary: $110,000 to $130,000 Annual, Depending on Experience
Classification: Full Time, Regular, Exempt
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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TERO:
Title: Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) Director
Reports to: Tribal Chairman or Designee
Supervises: TERO Support Staff when applicable
Location: Happy Camp Administrative Office
Salary: $75,000 to $90,000, depending on experience
Classification: Full-time, Regular, Exempt
Closing Date: May 9, 2025
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Information Technology (IT):
Maintenance:
Department of Natural Resources:
Title: Natural Resources Technician I - Fisheries
Reports to: Natural Resources Technician III/Field Crew Supervisor, or designee
Location: Karuk Department of Natural Resources
Salary: $17.27-22.54 hr./DOE
Classification: Regular, Non-Exempt, Full-time, Entry-level
Closing Date: May 8, 2025
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Title: Habitat Restoration Program Manager
Reports to: Deputy Director of Natural Resources, or designee
Supervises: Administrators, Coordinators, Natural Resources Technicians, interns, youth workers, and program staff as assigned.
Location: Karuk Department of Natural Resources, Orleans or Happy Camp, or Yreka
Salary: $67,080.00-$83,512.00/yr. DOE
Classification: Full Time Regular, Non-Entry Level, Exempt
Closing Date: May 8, 2025
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Title: Pirish Plants Program Manager
Reports to: Deputy Director of Natural Resources, or designee
Supervises: Administrators, Coordinators, Specialists, Technicians, and volunteers as needed
Location: Karuk Department of Natural Resources (KDNR), Orleans, CA
Salary: $67,080-$81,057.60/yr. DOE
Classification: Full Time, Exempt, Regular
Closing Date: May 6, 2025
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Title: Natural Resources Technician II / Fuels
Reports to: Engine Boss/Captain (CRWB)/ (ENGB), or designee
Location: Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Orleans
Salary: $21.54-$27.13 per hour/DOE
Classification: Nonexempt, Full-time, Regular
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Title: Engine Boss/Captain (CRWB)/ (ENGB)
Reports to: Unit Fire Program Manager, or designee
Supervises: Crewmembers, Squad Boss, or Engine Operator, as assigned
Location: Orleans, CA
Salary: $23.49-$30.05 per hour/DOE
Classification: Nonexempt, Full-time, Regular
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Title: Programmatic Operations Coordinator
Reports to: Deputy Director of Natural Resources, or designee
Supervises: Natural Resources Technicians, interns, youth workers, and program staff as assigned
Location: Karuk Department of Natural Resources (KDNR), Orleans, CA
Salary: $26.51 to $33.19 per hour/DOE
Classification: Non-Exempt, Regular, Part-Time (32-39 hours) to Full-Time (40 hours)
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Department of Transportation:
Title: Transit Coordinator
Reports to: Department of Transportation Director
Location: Orleans, CA
Salary: $24.00- $35.00 per hour, DOE
Classification: Full Time, Exempt, Regular, Non-Entry Level
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Gaming Commission:
Title: Administrative Assistant
Reports to: Gaming Commission Compliance Director
Location: Yreka, CA
Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 /DOE
Classification: Full-time, Regular, Non-Exempt
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Title: Compliance Officer
Reports to: Compliance Director
Location: Yreka, CA
Salary: $20.87 to $31.31 per hour, Depending on Experience
Classification: Full-Time, Regular, Non-Exempt, Non-Entry Level
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Title: Gaming Commission Compliance Internal Auditor
Reports to: Gaming Commission Compliance Director
Location: Yreka, CA
Salary: $25 - $33 per hour/DOE
Classification: Full Time, Regular, Non-Exempt, Non-Entry Level
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Description: Click to Download
Judicial:
TANF:
Head Start:
Title: Karuk Tribal Head Start Center Assistant
Reports to: Karuk Tribal Head Start Teacher
Location: Yreka, CA
Salary: $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, Depending on Experience
Classification: Part Time 20 to 30 hours a week, 40 weeks per year, Non-Exempt, Entry Level
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Description: Click to Download
*Please Note: A Skills Test will be Administered Prior to Interview*
Title: Head Start Cook
Reports to: Karuk Tribal Head Start Deputy Director
Location: Happy Camp, CA
Salary: $18.00 to $22.00 per hour, Depending on Experience
Classification: Full-Time, 30 to 40 hours a week, 40 weeks per year, Non-Exempt, Non-Entry Level
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Description: Click to Download
Education:
Karuk Tribe Housing Authority:
Title: Security and Emergency Services Officer I/Surveillance-Cyber Technician
Reports to: Assistant Director/Operations Manager
Location: Yreka, with travel to Happy Camp and Orleans
Salary: $21.63 to $26.44 per hour/DOE
Classification: Full Time, Regular, Non-Exempt
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Title: Maintenance Supervisor
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: Orleans Maintenance and Landscaping Staff
Location: Orleans, CA
Salary: $25.00 to $31.00 per hour/DOE
Classification: Full Time, Regular, Exempt
Closing Date: March 31, 2025
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*Please Note: A Skills Test will be Administered Prior to Interview*
Title: Resident Opportunity & Self Sufficiency (ROSS) Service Coordinator
Reports to: Assistant Director/Operations Manager
Location: Happy Camp, CA, with required travel to Yreka and Orleans, CA
Salary: $20.00 to $26.00 per hour/DOE
Classification: Full Time, Regular, Non-Exempt, Grant Funded in three-year cycles.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Health:
Title: Technology Coordinator
Reports to: Child Welfare Services (CWS) Operations Administrator
Supervises: Data Technician (pending)
Location: Yreka, Happy Camp, Orleans, CA
Salary: $32.00/hour (.75 Full Time Equivalent)
Classification: Regular, Grant Funded, Non-Exempt, Non-Entry Level
Closing Date: May 13, 2025
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Title: Medical Assistant
Reports to: Lead LVN
Location: Yreka, CA
Salary: $23.00 to $35.00 per hour, Depending on Experience
Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Non-Entry Level
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Title: Child Welfare Services (CWS) Program Services Coordinator
Reports to: Child Welfare Services Lead Social Worker
Location: Yreka, Happy Camp, and/or Orleans
Assigned Work Location: Yreka OR Happy Camp, CA
Salary: $23.00 to $27.00 per hour, Depending on Experience
Classification: Full-time Equivalent, Regular, Non-Exempt, Non-Entry Level
Closing Date: April 15, 2025
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Title: Dental Receptionist
Reports to: Assistant Dental Director/Lead RDA
Location: Happy Camp, CA
Salary: $21.00 to $25.00 per hour, Depending on Experience
Classification: Full-time, Regular, Non-Exempt
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Title: Mental Health Associate
Reports to: Karuk Human Services Director, or Designee
Location: Happy Camp, Orleans, Yreka
Salary: $28.00 to $42.00 per hour, Depending on Experience
Classification: Full or Part Time, Non-Exempt, Non Entry Level
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Title: Certified Substance Abuse Counselor II
Reports to: Substance Use Disorder Program Manager, or designee
Location: Yreka, CA
Salary: $22.00 - $33.00 per hour, DOE
Classification: Full Time, Regular, Non-Exempt, Non-Entry Level
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Title: Medical Clinic Receptionist
Reports to: Clinic Manager
Location: Happy Camp, CA
Salary: $21.00 to $28.00 per hour, Depending on Experience
Classification: Full Time, Regular, Non-Exempt, Entry Level
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Title: Manager of HRSA, Compliance and Accreditation
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer of Health and Human Services
Location: Happy Camp, CA
Salary: $65,000 to $95,000 DOE
Classification: Full Time, Regular, Exempt, Non-Entry Level
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Reports to: Medical Director
Location: Happy Camp, CA
Salary: $30.00 to $50.00 per hour, Depending on Experience
Classification: Full-Time, Regular, Exempt, Non-Entry Level
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Title: On-Call Senior Nutrition Center Cook
Reports to: Senior Center Supervisor
Location: Orleans, CA
Salary: $16.50 to $23.00 per hour, Depending on Experience
Classification: Regular, Part-Time (6 hours per day from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm), Non-Exempt
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Title: Medical Director/Clinic Physician
Reports to: Tribal Health Board/Executive Director of Health and Human Services
Location: Happy Camp Karuk Community Health Clinic
Salary: Depends on Experience
Classification: Full Time, Regular, Exempt
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Title: Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Reports to: Medical Director
Location: Happy Camp/Yreka
Salary: $87,360 to $131,040 Annual, Depending on Experience
Classification: Full Time, Exempt, Non-Entry Level
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Title: Physician
Reports to: Medical Director of Health & Human Services
Location: Yreka/Happy Camp/Orleans
Salary: Negotiable, Depending on Experience
Classification: Full Time, Regular, Non-Exempt
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Employee Benefits & Perks!
The Karuk Tribe offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full time, regular employees which includes:
Competitive Wages*
Medical Benefits*
Dental Benefits*
Vision Benefits*
Life Insurance*
Retirement Benefits/401K*
Medical Insurance: FEHB Federal Employee Health Benefits.
Vision/Dental/Life Insurance: Vision through VSP, Dental through Cypress, and Life Insurance through Symetra. Dependent/additional individual coverage available. Deductions can be taken pre-federal tax.
401(k) Retirement: 5% contribution from the Tribe with NO MATCH requirements. Employees are allowed to contribute pre-federal tax up to the IRS Maximum. No vesting period. Available to all employees regardless of hours.
Paid Vacation/Sick Leave: Vacation accrues as follows: Years 1-3 (2 weeks per year), Years 4-5 (3 weeks per year), and Years 6 and above (4 weeks per year). Sick leave accrued at the rate of one day per month.
Paid Holidays: Twelve paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Katimiin Karuk Supaah (Friday before Memorial Day), Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day (fourth Friday in September), Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and the Friday after, Christmas Day, and one Personal Holiday to be used on/near your Birthday (within 3 Months).
Verizon Wireless Discount: 15% discount on eligible calling plans of $34.99 or more per month.
Group Air Ambulance Membership: discounted rates through local air ambulance providers: Mercy Flights (Medford), Mercy Air/PHI (Redding), and REACH for Life (Redding).
Other Local Employment Opportunities
The following links are to local businesses/agencies who provide employment in our local area. If you would like to have a link added, email the Human Resources Office.
Nor-Cal Products, Yreka, CA: https://www.n-c.com/Company/Careers.aspx
Siskiyou County Workforce Connection: http://www.ktha.us/jobs
Siskiyou Employment and Training Program (STEP): http://www.stepoffice.org
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