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Applicant Background Checks: All applicants are subject to background checks (which may include fingerprinting) based on the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, the Yavapai-Apache Nation Sex Offender Registration and Notification Code; and Pre-Employment Testing based on the Yavapai-Apache Nation’s Zero Tolerance Drug Free Workplace Policy; other applicable ordinances, and Federal & State laws.

Driver’s License Requirement: Applicants who apply for a job position that require a valid driver’s license must submit a copy of their driver’s license with their application.

To apply for any of the above positions, please submit your Employment Application and necessary documents to:

Yavapai-Apache Nation Human Resources Department

2400 West Datsi Street

Camp Verde, AZ 86322

Phone: 928-567-1062

Email: yanhr@yan-tribe.org

Fax: 928-567-1064

TRIBAL AND INDIAN PREFERENCE: To be considered for Tribal/Indian Preference in hiring, applicants must submit a valid Certificate of Indian Blood (“CIB”) with their Employment Application and supporting documents. Tribal/Indian Preference will not be given if a CIB is not submitted.

WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN AND COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK WHICH WILL INCLUDE FINGERPRINTING

The Yavapai-Apache Nation (Nation) Human Resource Department is responsible for administering employment practices to meet the needs of the Nation’s workforce. The Nation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer with Indian Preference exercised in accordance with the Nation’s employment policies.

The Nation offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Prescription Drug Program
  • Dental Insurance
  • Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Workers Compensation

Personal Benefits:

  • Holidays (see holiday schedule here), PTO, and Administrative Leave
  • FMLA, Leave of Absence and Other Absence Policies
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Unemployment Insurance
  • Social Security and Medicare

When applying for a position with the Yavapai-Apache Nation, copies of the following documents must be included with the application package:

  • Completed application (incomplete applications will not be accepted)
  • Tribal Enrollment Identification, if claiming Indian Preference
  • Copy of valid AZ Driver’s License, if required
  • Resume
  • Copy of diplomas/certifications, if required

For further information regarding the Nation’s employment application/process, contact the Human Resource Department at:

Esther Sanchez, Director of Human Resources

Email: esanchez@yan-tribe.org

Main: (928) 567-1062

Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO)

Main: (928)567-1035

Christine Hurley, HR Manager / Safety

Email: churley@yan-tribe.org

Main (928)567-1044

Nadine Jackson, Benefits Coordinator

Email: nadine.jackson@yan-tribe.org

Main: (928)567-1094

La’Chey Honwytewa, HR Administrative Assistant

Email: hrfrontdesk@yan-tribe.org

Main: (928)567-1062

The Workforce Innovation & Opportunities Act (WIOA) Program is designed to provide work-force innovation activities to adult and youth clients while promoting education, assuring quality training, and mentoring and guiding clients through the employment process.

April Salas, WIOA (Workforce Innovation & Opportunities Act) – Manager

Email: asalas@yan-tribe.org

Candice Romero, Adult Case Administrator

Email: candice.romero@yan-tribe.org

Main: (928)567-1093

Danielle Lewis, Youth Case Administrator

Email: d.lewis@yan-tribe.org

Main: (928)567-1025