Company Profile

Karuk Tribe

Company Overview

The Karuk Tribe is dedicated to advancing the well-being of its people through cultural preservation, self-governance, and community empowerment. Rooted in the rich heritage of the Karuk people, the Tribe works to ensure equality and justice while honoring traditions, customs, and ancestral rights.

Guided by its mission, the Karuk Tribe actively promotes the general welfare of all Tribal members by protecting cultural practices, revitalizing the Karuk language, and restoring the traditions that sustain identity and resilience. At the same time, the Tribe remains focused on strengthening its sovereignty—ensuring present and future generations have the power to exercise inherent rights of self-governance and shape their own path forward.

Through these commitments, the Karuk Tribe continues to build a future that honors its past, supports its people, and safeguards its cultural legacy.

Benefits

Perks of Karuk Tribe Employment

Working for the Karuk Tribe means becoming part of a team that values community, culture, and service. Employees enjoy a supportive work environment along with a wide range of benefits designed to promote professional growth, personal well-being, and work–life balance.

Employee Perks & Benefits Include:

Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to keep you and your family healthy.

Retirement Plan – Tribal contributions to retirement savings help secure your financial future.

Paid Time Off – Generous leave policies including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Work–Life Balance – Family-friendly scheduling and recognition of cultural/Tribal observances.

Professional Development – Opportunities for training, continuing education, and career advancement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential counseling and wellness resources for employees and their families.

Cultural Connection – The opportunity to contribute to programs that preserve and strengthen Karuk culture, language, and traditions.

Community Impact – Meaningful work that directly supports the health, education, and prosperity of Tribal members.

Job Security & Stability – Employment within a sovereign Tribal government with long-term commitments to its people.

Positions Available
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    17 days ago

    Clinic Dentist

    Karuk Tribe - Happy Camp, CA, United States

    The Clinic Dentist is responsible to treat clinic patients within the dental program under the Administrative Jurisdiction of the Karuk Tribe. The Dentist demonstrates the ability to appropriately diagnose and treat program patients of all ages to achieve the best results possible, within an estimated treatment time, with maximum concern for patient comfort and deliver quality care. Dentist is required to appropriately document: findings, diagnosis, patient s medication conditions, allergies, ...

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