Climate Jobs, Internships, Scholarships and Fellowships

PLCI Tribal Engagement and Outreach Relations Coordinator Intern. Open Until Filled. The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC) and the Pacific Lamprey Conservation Initiative (PLCI) proudly announce the availability of a paid internship – ‘PLCI Tribal Engagement and Outreach Relations Coordinator Intern’, to begin in the fall of 2025. Funded by the National Fish Habitat Partnership (US Fish and Wildlife Service) through CRITFC, this program offers a student or recent graduate the unique opportunity to work alongside PLCI’s Coordinator, Co-Chairs, natural resource professionals, restoration practitioners, and researchers to foster and facilitate increased engagement with tribes along the West Coast of North America. This position is 100% remote. The intern will have occasional access to shared office space at Portland office if needed. For more information and to apply, click here.

Lummi Nation: Water Resources Specialist II. The Water Resources Specialist II (Specialist II) will assist the Water Resources Scientist III/Hydrologist and Water Resources Manager to provide administrative and technical support services to the Lummi Indian Business Council (LIBC) Natural Resources Department (LNR), with an emphasis on supporting water rights adjudication and related work. Technical duties may include designing, conducting, coordinating; hydrological, water quality, and/or biological data-collection/studies/reviews. Technical duties may also include providing technical review and drafting comments on studies, projects, or program/project proposals to ensure protection of Treaty resources related to water rights, water quality and quantity, shellfish, and anadromous fish stocks. https://www.lummi-nsn.gov/widgets/Job.php?id=4036

Assistant Professor in Traditional Ecological Knowledge - Standford University. The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability (SDSS) is hiring for a tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level in the field of Traditional Ecological Knowledge. See https://facultypositions.stanford.edu/en-us/job/494875/assistant-professor-in-traditional-ecological-knowledge and contact Haley Mees (hmees@stanford.edu) with questions.

Trinidad Rancheria: Solid Waste and Air Quality Program Manager. The Solid Waste and Air Quality Program Manager, under the general direction of the Natural Resources Department Director, will develop, administer, manage, and monitor new and existing grant-funded projects, programs, and initiatives within the Solid Waste and Air Quality Programs. The Solid Waste and Air Quality Program Manager will oversee the allocation and utilization of resources; manage finances, materials, and personnel; and coordinate with staff to accomplish program commitments to meet programmatic and organizational objectives, including but not limited to: research, grant-writing, technical and organizational support, project management, monitoring, analysis, and reporting. Tasks include the organization, planning, and execution of project and program activities to fulfill commitments, maintain compliance with internal and external administrative requirements, and build program capacity in coordination with Tribal, public, private-sector, and governmental agency representatives.  https://trinidad-rancheria.org/employment/

Bureau of Indian Affairs - Watercorps Program. This program is a partnership between the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and Stewards Individual Placements, and multiple federal, state and tribal entities who host BIA WaterCorps Members. The WaterCorps program's mission is to provide high quality technical skills and internship opportunities to Tribal youth in the water resources field. For more information on specific positions and to apply, visit: https://stewardslegacy.org/watercorps. 

Nez Perce Tribe - Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Coordinator. CPRG Coordinator is responsible for successfully managing multi-million-dollar projects under the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG). This five-year initiative focuses on implementing ambitious climate resilience measures within tight deadlines. The Coordinator will lead strategic planning, budget management, grant administration, performance monitoring, and staff supervision. Core responsibilities include ensuring compliance with tribal, federal, and grant-specific regulations while achieving objectives tied to climate resilience, energy efficiency, and greenhouse gas mitigation. For more information on how to apply, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/cprg-coordinator-at-nez-perce-tribe-4185776547/ or contact teamhr@nezperce.org.

Native American Internships in Habitat Restoration using TEK:  Elderberry Wisdom Farm Fall 2025. The Native American nonprofit, Elderberry Wisdom Farm is currently recruiting Native American and other Interns of Color who are pursuing conservation career pathways. This paid opportunity provides an opportunity for culturally tailored habitat restoration training, experiential service learning, and mentoring which integrates Traditional Ecological Knowledge into local restoration practices, including urban forestry and native plant nursery development in the mid-Willamette Valley. A $3,000 stipend will be provided for those completing the nine-week internship for a total of 200 hours of indoor classroom education and outdoor experiential service-learning activities. Trainings are held three days a week Tuesdays through Thursdays in the Summer: July 1 - August 29. A highlight of the internship is the emphasis upon Native American habitat restoration practices that integrate Traditional Ecological Knowledge principles, climate adaptation practices, and mentoring. The wide range of service-learning activities will help to strengthen biodiversity and sustainability at our work sites at Elderberry Wisdom Farm’s four-acre native plant nursery and greenhouse south of Salem, OR and other mid-Willamette Valley ecosystems, including Oregon white oak woodlands and prairie, plus urban forests and working lands. For more information and to apply, you can email your resume/bio and letter of interest to accounts@elderberrywisdom.org. Our website www.elderberrywisdom.org. also has information about Elderberry Wisdom Farm activities. 

Center for Native Peoples and the Environment - Sloan Indigenous Graduate Partnership. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. The Center for Native Peoples and the Environment at the State University of New York’s College of Environmental Science & Forestry is recruiting students for graduate study in diverse environmental science fields, including ecology, sustainability, conservation biology, restoration, environmental engineering, and more. Thanks to support from funders, positions include tuition, stipend, and professional development for Indigenous and Native students pursuing MS, MPS, and PhD degrees.  Click here for more info, or email us at showar01@esf.edu. We also invite you to hear more from current and past students.