Looking for work? These WA state tribes are hiring for dozens of jobs across the state
Washington state is home to 29 federally recognized tribes, and many currently are recruiting for jobs with good pay and benefits for qualified applicants.
The laws impacting these jobs will differ from those with a federal or state government entity. There is also a priority hierarchy used by the hiring administration when filling a tribal position. Businesses and organizations within the tribe can decide if they would like to prioritize tribal members, such as a casino. Each tribe or confederation of tribes operates independently, meaning these priorities may change from tribe to tribe.
Additional regulations and factors that don’t apply to non-tribal jobs could also exist. For example, they have the right to prioritize tribal members as employees over non-tribal members. This is in order to reflect self-government and self-sustaining abilities within tribes, honoring past agreements with the U.S. government. You can find more detailed information here.
Below are all tribes in Washington state currently hiring for dozens of well-paid jobs, categorized by county, with a link to their employment page on the tribe’s name. You can do a targeted keyword search within this article by city, county, tribe name or zip code. Some tribal casinos are also hiring through their own websites. You can find a full list of tribal casinos and their websites here.
Western Washington tribes currently hiring
Counties: Whatcom, Kitsap
The Suquamish, Lummi, Nooksack and Port Gamble S’Kllalam in Whatcom and Kitsap Counties are hiring for a total of nearly 90 jobs that range from finance manager to systems administrator to teacher. Some of the positions close within the next few days, while others will remain open until filled. Click on each tribe name below to go directly to their employment page.
- Suquamish Tribe - Suquamish, WA 98392-0498
- Lummi Nation - Bellingham, WA 98226
- Nooksack Indian Tribe - Deming, WA 98244
- Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe - Kingston, WA 98346
Counties: Skagit
The Samish, Sauk-Suiattle, Swinomish, and Upper Skagit in Skagit County are hiring for over four dozen jobs that range from comptroller to attorney, grant writer to dental assistant, IT support and much more. Some of the positions close this month, while others will remain open until filled. Click on each tribe name below to go directly to their employment page.
- Samish Indian Nation - Anacortes, WA 98221
- Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe - Darrington, WA 98241
- Swinomish Indian Tribal Community - LaConner, WA 98257
- Upper Skagit Indian Tribe - Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
Counties: Jefferson, Clallam
The Hoh, Jamestown S’Kllalam, Lower Elwha Klallam, Makah and Quileute in Jefferson and Clallam Counties are seeking applicants for over 50 open positions from police officer to habitat protection manager, elder abuse investigator, cook, receptionist and many more. Some of the positions close in a few days or later this month, while others are open until filled. Click on each tribe name below to go directly to their employment page.
- Hoh Indian Tribe - Forks, WA 98331
- Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe - Sequim, WA 98382
- Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe - Port Angeles, WA 98363
- Makah Tribe - Neah Bay, WA 98357
- Quileute Tribe - La Push, WA 98350
Counties: Grays, Thurston, Pacific, Mason, Cowlitz, Clark
The Chehalis, Nisqually, Quinault, Shoalwater Bay, Squaxin Island, Skokomish and Cowlitz in Grays, Thurston, Pacific, Mason and Cowlitz Counties are seeking applicants for over 100 open positions. Advertised jobs include positions such as registered nurse, mental health counselor, librarian, forestry technician, journeyman plumber, grants and contracts coordinator and much more. Some of the positions close in a few days or later this month, while others will stay open until filled. Click on each tribe name below to go directly to their employment page.
- Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation - Oakville, WA 98568
- Nisqually Indian Tribe - Olympia, WA 98513
- Quinault Indian Nation - Taholah, WA 98587
- Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe - Tokeland, WA 98590
- Squaxin Island Tribe - Shelton, WA 98584
- Skokomish Indian Tribe - Shelton, WA 98584
Cowlitz Indian Tribe - Longview, WA 98632
Counties: Pierce, King, Snohomish
The Puyallup, Muckleshoot, Snoqualmie, Stillaguamish and Tulalip in Pierce, King and Snohomish Counties are hiring for dozens of positions covering a huge range of skills and requirements. There is something for everyone. Some tribal daycare centers also have many additional job openings. Other jobs range from gambling counselor to cashier, lodge spa coordinator, public relations specialist, and more. Some of the positions close in a few days or later this month, while others are open until filled. Click on each tribe name below to go directly to their employment page.
- Puyallup Tribe - Tacoma, WA 98404
- Muckleshoot Indian Tribe - Auburn, WA 98092
- Snoqualmie Indian Tribe - Snoqualmie, WA 98065
- Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians - Arlington, WA 98223-0297
- Tulalip Tribes - Tulalip, WA 98271
Eastern Washington tribes currently hiring
Counties: Klickitat, Yakima, Ferry, Okanogan
The Yakama and the Colville in Klickitat,Yakima, Ferry and Okanogan Counties are hiring for over 100 positions, most with the Colville. Open jobs include tribal health officer, archaeology technician, tax compliance officer, and much more. Some of the positions close this month, while others will remain open until filled. Click on each tribe name below to go directly to their employment page.
- Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation - Toppenish, WA 98948
- Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation - Nespelem, WA 99155
Counties: Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Clark, Cowlitz
The Kalispel and Spokane in Pend Oreille, Spokane and Stevens Counties are hiring for over two dozen positions. Open jobs include lifeguard, social worker, transit driver, cook, and much more. Some of the positions close this month, while others will be open until filled. Click on each tribe name below to go directly to their employment page.
- Kalispel Tribe of Indians - Usk, WA 99180
- Spokane Tribe of Indians - Wellpinit, WA 99040
This story was originally published October 10, 2023 at 5:00 AM.
