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Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce

(Government)  
Entertainment
2,500 - 5,000 employees  |  
Approx. 45 active jobs   |  Website
Overview
The Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce continues to build the future of the tribe with strategic acquisitions and investments. Successful businesses, quality jobs and incredible opportunities are just a few of the ways that the Chickasaw Nation provides for the Chickasaw people and its employees.

In 1971, the Tribe purchased its first business, the Chickasaw Motor Inn in Sulphur. Today, there are over 50 business entities including gaming centers, casinos, travel plazas, hotels, restaurants, radio stations, a newspaper, Bedre’ Fine Chocolates, Bank 2, the Red River Aggregate, to name a few.
Benefits
Full-time Employee Benefits Retirement: Employees are eligible for participation in the Chickasaw Nation 401K retirement plan after completing six months of employment. The Chickasaw Nation will match employee pre-tax contributions up to 5%. The employee is allowed to contribute additional money to the account, but cannot exceed the maximum pre-tax contribution dollar amount set by law and adjusted for inflation annually. If you are age 50 or older, you may also make an additional catch-up contribution per year. Questions concerning the current contribution rates should be directed to the benefits manager - Administrative Services Division. Employees may direct the investment of their funds under the 401K plan. Annual / Sick Leave: For one to three years of service, annual leave is accrued at the rate of 3.08 hours per pay period; for four to 12 years of service, the accrual rate is 4.62 hours per pay period; for 13 years of service or more, the accrual rate is 6.15 hours each pay period. Forty hours of annual leave, plus the hours accrued for October, November and December, may be carried over to the next calendar year. Any hours in excess of this amount will be lost. For one to three years of service, the sick leave accrual rate is 3.69 hours per pay period; four years and above, the accrual rate is 4.62 hours per pay period. Sick leave hours may be carried over. Employees begin accruing leave on their first day of employment and are eligible to take annual and sick leave after completing 90 days of employment. Insurance: Employees are eligible for insurance after completing 90 days of employment. Insurance premiums are 100% paid by the tribe for employees. Dependent coverage can be purchased for $25 per month. Coverage includes medical, dental, prescription card, vision, life (twice the annual salary, not to exceed $200,000), short-term disability (26 weeks at 70% of salary, not to exceed $540 per week), and long-term disability (60% of salary, not to exceed $5,000 per month). Dependents are eligible for coverage up to age 25, if a full-time student and unmarried; or if the dependent is disabled, either physically or mentally, coverage is available. There is a $300 deductible per person per calendar year, or a maximum family deductible of $600 per calendar year, for major medical. Benefits are payable at 90% for a preferred provider organization (PPO) and 70% for Non-PPO providers. If seeing a PPO provider, the insured is responsible for a $20 co-payment for office visits (this does not go toward satisfying the $300 deductible) and benefits are payable at 90% with the employee paying 10% after meeting a $300 deductible. Emergency room charges are subject to a $50 deductible per visit. For dental, a $50 deductible per person per calendar year, or a maximum family deductible of $100 per calendar year, applies. Preventative and diagnostic dental is payable at 100% and is not subject to a deductible. There is a $1,000 maximum benefit per calendar year payable under the dental plan. Orthodontics is excluded for coverage. For prescription card benefits at participating pharmacies:
  • Co-payment, per prescription or refill, for generic $-0-
  • Co-payment, per prescription or refill, for brand name $10
For vision services, a $125 benefit per person per calendar year. Cafeteria Plan: Employees are eligible to participate after completing 90 days of employment. The cafeteria plan includes flexible spending accounts for nonrefundable medical expenses and dependent day care. Employees may also choose from the following list of insurance plans: medical, dental, disability, life, cancer and vision. Holidays: Employee's birthday, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Piomingo Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Other Benefits Available: Employees may select from other options, including Pre-Paid Legal Services, Employee Assistance Program, Doctor On Call, Bank2, Weokie Credit Union and Sam’s Wholesale Club. Part-time Employee Benefits Retirement: Employees are eligible for participation in the Chickasaw Nation 401K retirement plan after completing six months of employment. The Chickasaw Nation will match employee pre-tax contributions up to 5%. The employee is allowed to contribute additional money to the account, but cannot exceed the maximum pre-tax contribution dollar amount set by law and adjusted for inflation annually. If you are age 50 or older, you may also make an additional catchup contribution per year. Questions concerning the current contribution rates should be directed to the benefits manager - Administrative Services Division. Employees may direct the investment of their funds under the 401K plan. Personal Leave Time: Beginning March 1, 2006, each part-time employee: 1) who has completed a minimum of one continuous year of service, and has worked an average of forty (40) hours or more per pay period, shall receive forty (40) hours of accrued personal leave; 2) who has completed a minimum one continuous year of service, and has worked an average of less than forty (40) hours per pay period, shall receive twenty (20) hours of accrued personal leave; 3) who has not completed the minimum one continuous year of service by March 1, 2006, shall receive the forty (40) / twenty (20) hours of accrued personal leave after his/her first anniversary date is met; or 4) who was hired on March 1, 2006 and after, shall receive the forty (40) / twenty (20) hours of accrued personal leave after his/her first anniversary date is met. Additional personal leave may be accrued for the each additional continuous year of service completed. Personal leave shall be based upon average hours worked in a pay period. Employees shall receive the forty (40) / twenty (20) hours of accrued personal leave. These accrued hours earned shall be dispersed after the completion of each new anniversary date. Up to twenty (20) hours of personal leave may be carried over from year to year. Any unused accrued personal leave over the twenty (20) hour limit shall be forfeited on the employee's established date of annual carryover. Insurance: Employees are eligible for insurance after completing six months of employment. Insurance premiums are 100% paid by the tribe for employees. Dependent coverage can be purchased at premium cost by employee. Coverage includes medical and prescription card. Dependents are eligible for coverage up to age 25, if a full-time student and unmarried; or if the dependent is disabled, either physically or mentally, coverage is available. There is a $300 deductible per person per calendar year, or a maximum family deductible of $600 per calendar year, for major medical. Benefits are payable at 90% for a preferred provider organization (PPO) and 70% for Non-PPO providers. If seeing a PPO provider, the insured is responsible for a $20 co-payment for office visits (this does not go toward satisfying the $300 deductible) and benefits are payable at 90% with the employee paying 10% after meeting a $300 deductible. Emergency room charges are subject to a $50 deductible per visit. Upon completion of the five years service, employees may be moved to the full-time employee plan. Note: Part-time employees may choose to remain in his/her part-time status. PT Employee Insurance Option(s):
  • Plan A - six months up to three years of service - Lifetime Maximum Benefit $50,000
  • Plan B - over three years up to five years of service - Lifetime Maximum Benefit $100,000
For prescription card benefits at participating pharmacies: Pharmacy Option (34 day supply):
  • Co-payment, per prescription or refill, for generic - $15
  • Co-payment, per prescription or refill, for brand name - $30
Cafeteria Plan: Employees are eligible to participate after completing 90 days of employment. The cafeteria plan includes flexible spending accounts for nonrefundable medical expenses and dependent day care. Employees may also choose from the following list of insurance plans: medical, dental, disability, life, cancer and vision. Holidays: Employees will receive premium time for holidays worked. Other Benefits Available: Employees may select from other options, including Pre-Paid Legal Services*, Employee Assistance Program, Doctor on Call, Bank2, Weokie Credit Union and Sam's Wholesale Club*.
Career Opportunities
Chickasaw Summer Arts Academy Hosts Auditions

The third annual Chickasaw Summer Arts Academy will begin July 16 on the campus of East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma. This incredible, two week, action-packed opportunity offers the rare chance to experience intensive, professional instruction from artists and instructors who excel in their field.

All interested students must attend an orientation and audition session to be eligible for consideration to attend the academy. The session is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 5 in Faust Auditorium located in Faust Hall on the campus of East Central University in Ada.

Operated by the Chickasaw Nation Division of Arts and Humanities, the academy provides detailed and culturally sensitive instruction in both group and one-on-one classes in visual arts, drama, dance, literary arts, video production, vocal performance and music composition. Component sessions empower students to explore exciting opportunities in the fields of art while they gain valuable experience and professional instruction by composers, musicians, dancers, artists, performers, media experts and writers.
Mission and Departmental Goals
Our Mission:

To strengthen families in the Chickasaw Nation.

Department Goals

  • Enrich the lives of Chickasaw Nation youth, physically, mentally, spiritually and socially.
  • Train Chickasaw Nation youth to be responsible and to have respect for themselves and others.
  • Train Chickasaw Nation youth to be leaders and to obtain success well beyond previous generations.
Programs
  • District Youth Councils
  • Boys & Girls Clubs
  • Youth HELPS General Assistance & Scholarships
  • Camps & Recreation
  • Community Youth Groups
  • Martial Arts Program