Government Relations Internship, DC |Summer 2026| Cherokee Nation Businesses

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Cherokee Nation Businesses Corporate

Posted 2 months ago

Internship

Washington, District of Columbia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will participate in a hands-on program focused on government relations and business operations within the Cherokee Nation Businesses. They will contribute to meaningful projects that support the growth of the company and the advancement of the Cherokee Nation.

Qualifications

This internship at Cherokee Nation Businesses is for driven Cherokee Nation citizens ready to take their education to the next level. It's a dynamic, hands-on experience focused on meaningful work and career development. Candidates should be committed to the company's values and passionate about advancing its mission.

Job Description

Where Future Leaders and Purpose Meet

Are you a driven Cherokee Nation citizen ready to take your education to the next level? At Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB), we offer more than an internship, we provide a launching pad for the next generation of leaders. Our internship program is a dynamic, impactful, hands-on experience that puts you at the center of meaningful work and real career development.


Cherokee Nation Businesses is a dynamic company that drives growth and innovation for the Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the United States and our sole shareholder. As the holding company of our diverse family of businesses, we offer exciting opportunities for those who are committed to our values and passionate about advancing our mission and your career. Our employees are part of something bigger. Every day, we explore new ways to grow the company and contribute to the success of the Cherokee Nation - improving the lives of our tribal citizens and the communities we are a part of. If you're looking for a career where you can make an impact, contribute to growth and be a part of something meaningful, CNB is a place where you can thrive. 
A Company with a Purpose:
  • Guided by our Shared Enterprise Values:
    • Work with Purpose, Serve with Purpose
    • Gadugi - Work together for the common good
    • Exemplify Integrity in everything we do
    • Be Intentional in planning & Committed in delivery
  • Your work has a lasting impact. CNB reinvests 63% of our profits back into the company reinvesting in our core businesses, funding our growth and further creating opportunities for our employees. The other 37% of our profits are delivered to the Cherokee Nation as a dividend to support crucial programs & services that improve the lives the Cherokee citizens & our communities. 

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Cherokee Nation Businesses Corporate

Cherokee Nation Businesses is the tribally owned holding company of Cherokee Nation — the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. Our mission is to promote the economic wellbeing of Cherokee Nation by delivering tremendous value to our customers, communities and markets we serve.
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