The Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians supports the Native American tradition of sharing with and contributing to the local community.

The Amador County Chamber of Commerce recognized the Tribe's commitment to the community by naming its annual humanitarian award after Tribal Chairperson Margaret Dalton.

"The Margaret Dalton Humanitarian Award was named for Margaret because she typifies the type of person we want to honor, an unsung hero who works unselfishly for others. Margaret has always done for others without expecting any reward. We expect our honorees to meet or match her community involvement."
- Jacqueline Lucido, Amador County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director

The Tribe and the 1,700 employees of the Jackson Rancheria Casino, Hotel & Conference Center are committed to being good neighbors by:

• Supporting charitable programs
• Providing a safe, diverse & supportive work place
• Protecting the environment
• Contributing to the community

Supporting Charitable Programs

The Tribe makes numerous direct philanthropic grants each year with an emphasis on local community groups, schools, organizations, and projects that benefit children and seniors. Thousands of grants are awarded each year, ranging from small grants to individuals to thousands of dollars to assist schools, senior organizations, and those in need.

Following Tribal leadership, management, employees, and even players find creative ways to make meaningful charitable contributions.

• The Jackson Rancheria Youth Fund, administered by the Amador County Community Foundation, receives contributions throughout the year from various Casino activities
• Proceeds from annual Employee/Vendor Golf Tournaments go to charity
• Special promotions include donations to charities based on amount of play by Casino guests
• Prizes for the annual Departmental Holiday Decorating Contest are donations to local charities of the departments' choice

Helping Others in Times of Need

When disasters hit anywhere in the world, Jackson Rancheria can provide a convenient and reliable place to make sure your donations go where they are needed most.

Following major disasters, donation stations are often set up in the Casino to allow guests and employees to do their part to aid others in need. All funds collected go to reliable organizations such as the American Red Cross.

Providing Career Opportunities

Jackson Rancheria is the largest employer in Amador County, with more than 1,700 employees in a county with a population of only 35,000. The Tribe provides competitive wages, and an excellent benefits package.

We strive to set the standard for career advancement, workplace safety, training, and support.

Employees enjoy a substantial benefits package that includes on-site child care (the first on-site company-run child care center in the county), medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, generous paid time off schedule, and more.

The Rancheria also provides ongoing training programs at all levels, from the new employee orientation program to advanced level business and professional courses.

A dedicated Health & Safety Department assures a safe environment for both employees and guests.

• On-site Blood and Bone Marrow Drives make it easy for employees to participate in life-saving donations
• Rancheria-supported EMT training encourages employees to become certified and trained Emergency Medical Technicians and provides an on-site Emergency Response Team
• An aggressive Food Safety program assures high standards in all restaurants

Protecting the Environment

Jackson Rancheria supports the Native American tradition of caring for the land, enjoying its rewards while protecting it for future generations.

Environmental programs at the Rancheria include:

• An active recycling program
• Energy conservation efforts included in all building projects
• State-of-the-art waste water treatment plant
• Litter removal along the road leading to the Casino and participating in the California Adopt-A-Highway program

Contributing to the County

Since opening the Casino, Jackson Rancheria has voluntarily contributed substantial amounts to County and City agencies to mitigate the Casino's impact.

The Tribe regularly contributes funds to:

• Road maintenance and improvement
• Traffic impact studies
• The District Attorney's office
• The Sheriff's Department
• The Amador Fire Protection District

The Tribe also constructed the Pine Woods Apartments on non-reservation land, providing needed housing and a diversified economic base for the Tribe as well as additional property tax revenues for local government.

In addition, the Tribe built a $5.5 million connector road to bring traffic directly from State Highway 88 to the Casino across the reservation, reducing the impact on county roads.

"The growth of the Rancheria has not gone unnoticed by local business leaders. The Rancheria is a very good neighbor. The growth of the facility is a benefit not only to Jackson but to the County as a whole. Our sales tax revenues continue to rise. Those payroll dollars are money that goes into our shops and stores."
- Mike Daly, Jackson City Manager

Tribal business operations pay more than $50 million annually in taxes, including payroll tax, Social Security, Medicare, state unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and others.

Making local vendors a priority, the Tribe annually purchases over $50 million in goods and services.

Jackson Rancheria also supports responsible gambling, providing information in the Casino and on the Internet about resources for those seeking assistance with gambling addiction.