Cherokee Internship Program | Summer 2027 | Cherokee Nation Entertainment
Spend your summer gaining more than work experience—build skills, relationships, and a foundation for your future.
The Cherokee Internship Program provides high-potential Cherokee students with an immersive experience across Cherokee Nation Entertainment properties and offices. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, gain insight into casino and hospitality operations, and take on meaningful projects that contribute to the organization’s success.
From Tulsa and West Siloam Springs to Tahlequah, Roland, and other CNE locations, interns will have opportunities to experience our diverse operations while learning in a supportive, mission-driven culture that honors Cherokee heritage.
The program runs late May through early August 2027, with compensation based on college class status.
Responsibilities- Gain hands-on experience within your assigned department and the casino and hospitality industry.
- Support day-to-day operations, projects, and initiatives that align with department goals.
- Take ownership of meaningful projects and deliver measurable contributions.
- Collaborate with team members across departments and CNE properties.
- Participate in professional development, networking, and learning opportunities.
- Build relationships with CNE leaders, professionals, and fellow interns.
- Learn about the diverse career opportunities available within Cherokee Nation Entertainment.
- Represent CNE with professionalism, curiosity, and enthusiasm.
- Must be a Cherokee Nation citizen with a valid CDIB or Cherokee Nation Citizenship Card.
- Currently enrolled in a four-year accredited college or university.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with others and work independently.
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take initiative.
- Curious, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
- Professional, dependable, and committed to making a meaningful contribution.
Immerse Yourself in World-Class Hospitality with Cherokee Nation Entertainment
Thrill, excitement, and entertainment await at Cherokee Nation Entertainment, one of the largest and most successful tribal businesses in the country. As the gaming and hospitality business of the Cherokee Nation, CNE owns and operate a diverse portfolio of leading brands, including Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, nine Cherokee Casinos across Northeastern Oklahoma, and Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Miss.
Step into a world of possibilities:
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Gain experience delivering exhilarating gaming across electronic games, table games, and poker rooms.
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Help deliver legendary live entertainment from national and local acts at iconic venues like Hard Rock Live.
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Master your culinary craft at our diverse restaurants, from casual to upscale dining. Deliver smiles and unforgettable experiences, becoming a master of guest service and table-side magic.
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Help guests unwind in luxurious hotel accommodations and world-class amenities like pools, cabanas, and golf courses.
More than just entertainment, we are committed to the well-being of the Cherokee Nation and the communities that it calls home. We offer exceptional career opportunities with competitive benefits and a chance to be part of something truly special.
Company:Cherokee Nation Entertainment
Skills Required
- Must be a Cherokee Nation citizen with a valid CDIB or Cherokee Nation Citizenship Card.
- Currently enrolled in a four-year accredited college or university.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with others and work independently.
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take initiative.
- Curious, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
- Professional, dependable, and committed to making a meaningful contribution.
What We Do
Cherokee Nation Entertainment (CNE) is the gaming, entertainment and hospitality arm of Cherokee Nation Businesses. It operates nine Cherokee Casinos, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, resort properties, hotels and a horse-racing venue across northeastern Oklahoma. The enterprise grew from bingo halls into a major regional gaming and entertainment operation, employing more than 4,000 people while generating jobs, growth and community benefits for the Cherokee Nation.
