The Tribal Climate Change Guide is part of the Pacific Northwest Tribal Climate Change Project (TCCP). The TCCP is part of the L.I.G.H.T. Foundation (LF), is an independent, Indigenous-led, conservation 501(c)(3) nonprofit established on the Colville Indian Reservation in the traditional territory of the Nespelem Tribe in present-day north central Washington State. LF supports the restoration and cultivation of native Plant and Pollinator Relatives and the culturally respectful conservation of habitats and ecosystems which are climate resilient and adaptive. For more information about LF, visit: https://thepnwlf.org/. For more information about the Tribal Climate Change Project, visit: https://tribalclimate.uoregon.edu/. If you would like to add information to this guide, please email kathy.lynn.or@gmail.com.

 

Climate Jobs, Internships, Scholarships and Fellowships

 

 

 

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

The Indigenous Correspondents Program. Applications Due: July 11, 2025. The Ilíiaitchik: Indigenous Correspondents Program (ICP) is led by Indigenous mentors, and offers one-on-one feedback from Indigenous writers, journalists, and media producers to student correspondents from across Turtle Island. The program’s founders wanted to build a space where Indigenous students feel comfortable and confident telling stories about their communities and issues that are important to them. Apply today for the 2025-2026 Program! Applications due by 8pm ET on Friday, July 11. https://planetforward.org/indigenous-correspondents-program/
 
Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center. 2026 Faculty Fellowship Program. Applications Due: July 15, 2025. The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center is now accepting applications for our 2026 Faculty Fellowship Program, which supports research related to climate adaptation in Northwest natural and cultural resource management as well as training in the principles and practices of co-producing decision-relevant science. This is a “last-mile” program that funds activities aimed at enhancing the usability of existing research for natural resource managers. Last-mile activities take research beyond peer-reviewed publication to formats more easily accessed, interpreted and applied by resource managers. For more information, visit: https://nwcasc.uw.edu/about/funding-opportunities/applying-for-the-faculty-fellowship-program/. 

Puget Sound Partnership Communication Lead. Applications Due: July 16, 2025. The Puget Sound Partnership’s Communication Lead position is responsible for supporting the agencies communication efforts. This includes championing plain talk and accessibility, writing and editing factsheets and reports, and crafting talking points and speeches. For more information, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4990329/communications-lead.

West Coast Ocean Alliance Project Manager. Application Review begins July 28, 2025. The West Coast Ocean Alliance (WCOA) is pleased to announce recruitment for a new Project Manager to join our core contract staff team. Please see the RFP with more information about the position on our website. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the contract is hired, with the initial review of applicants starting after July 28, 2025. For more information, visit: https://www.westcoastoceanalliance.org/work-with-us.

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 Summer and 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. 

 

The Tribal Climate Change Guide is supported through partnerships between the University of Oregon Environmental Studies Program and the North Pacific Landscape Conservation Cooperative, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station, the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals and the Environmental Protection Agency Region 10 Tribal Program.
Questions about this Guide should be directed to kathy@uoregon.edu.

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