New casino looking for employees

Enterprise Record
 

CHICO — The Mechoopda Casino is holding a job fair Thursday at the Elks Lodge to fill 50 positions at the new gaming house.

There are positions available in facitiliies, finance, food and beverage, human resources, marketing, security and slots, according to a news release from the casino. In addition, full-time benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as paid time off.

Employees must be at least 21 years old and able to work weekends and holidays.

The casino is owned by the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria and is expected to open in 2024 at 149 Openshaw Road near Oroville, according to the release.

The job fair takes places from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Chico Elks Lodge at 1705 Manzanita Ave. in Chico. More job fair are expected in the coming months.