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

 

 

Senior Policy Fellow- Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Deadline: ASAP.The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is seeking a limited-term, full-time Senior Policy Fellow to join the Center for Indian Country Development (CICD).CICD is a national research and policy institute that advances the economic self-determination of Native nations through actionable research and data work. As a Senior Policy Fellow, you will be a member of our Community Development and Engagement (CDE) policy team and will work alongside researchers, data scientists, engagement specialists, and content experts to conduct quantitative and qualitative research to help inform public policy discussions related to tribal economies. More information at the following link: https://rb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FRS/details/Senior-Policy-Fellow_R-0000032707-1?amp;locations=fd925bdfc7240138625c114524014608&hiringCompany=7186c32a743f01de20ccc2caaf016d0c 

Buffalo Nations Grasslands Alliance Chief Executive Officer. Deadline: ASAP. The CEO of Buffalo Nations Grasslands Alliance (BNGA) will serve as the Chief Administrator for BNGA under the guidance and direction of the Board of Directors. The CEO will be the public face of BNGA, creating and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with all BNGA partners, people, and organizations in the U.S. Northern Great Plains ecoregion, including Tribal Councils, Tribal Leaders’ Associations, Tribal natural resources departments, Native peoples, Native non-governmental organizations, federal agencies, and other organizations. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/614e39e1d789e54fcac15dbe/t/69e106d44f34b82c7c9d4355/1776355028787/BNGA+CEO+Position+Description+April+2026.pdf

Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center's 2027 Faculty Fellowship Program. Deadline Extended to August 31. The NW CASC Faculty Fellowship Program 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 (i.e., “actionable”) 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. https://nwcasc.uw.edu/programs/faculty-fellowship-program/applying-for-the-faculty-fellowship-program/

Olympic Program Manager, National Parks Conservation Association. Applications Due: September 12, 2026. We're protecting and enhancing America's National Park System for present and future generations. National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is the nation’s oldest and largest national parks nonprofit advocacy organization. NPCA has an exciting opportunity for an Olympic Program Manager to join our Northwest Regional Office. NPCA’s Northwest Region encompasses the states of Oregon and Washington, which have more than two dozen national park units, including iconic parks like Mount Rainier and Crater Lake. The Olympic Program Manager will lead NPCA’s work at Olympic National Park with a strong focus on NPCA’s goals to support endangered salmon and steelhead recovery at Olympic and its connected watersheds. Essential to this effort are relationships with area Tribes, whose ceded lands include those within the national park boundary. NPCA recognizes Tribal Nations as sovereign governments with whom the United States holds government-to-government relationships and advocates for a National Parks System and public land management that is inclusive and upholds treaty-reserved rights & trust responsibilities. As the voice of the parks, NPCA is uniquely positioned to advocate alongside Tribal interests for salmon and steelhead recovery. In addition to Tribes, the Program Manager will work with area decision makers and elected officials, including key members of Congress. Apply here: https://npca.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0zif4/.

HUY is Hiring! Executive Director. Huy (pronounced "hoyt") is a Washington State-based 501(c)(3) and (c)(4) non-profit corporation established in 2012 to provide religious, cultural, and rehabilitative support for Indigenous prisoners in the Pacific Northwest. The organization, whose name means "see you again/we never say goodbye" in the Coast Salish Lushootseed language, was founded to address violations of Indigenous religious rights within state prisons and to foster healing through traditional spiritual practices. Largely volunteer-driven under the leadership of highly respected Indigenous rights attorney and advocate Gabe Galanda, Huy announces the search for its inaugural Executive Director to build sustainable organizational structures, secure critical resources, and guide the organization into its next phase of growth and impact. Learn more and apply here.

Indigenous Resilience Center. The Indigenous Resilience Center is excited to announce an opportunity to contribute to a 5-year project graciously funded by Waverley Street Foundation in collaboration with Karletta Chief and Michael Kotutwa Johnson, PhD, MPP from the University of Arizona Indigenous Resilience Center. We are recruiting a PhD student to lead soil health assessment with tribal partners in Arizona and New Mexico. This work will officially launch the Native American Soil Health Initiative (NASHI). The ideal candidate must have previous experience in: - Soil health research and Meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities. If you meet these qualifications and are seeking a PhD position starting around January 2027, please ​send an email detailing your relevant experience to jblankinship@arizona.edu.

First 30x30 Canada - Program Administrative Associate. First 30×30 Canada is an N4J initiative delivered in collaboration with IISAAK OLAM Foundation and Nature Focus Development. The program supports Indigenous governments in Canada to develop Indigenous-led nature-based solutions and forest carbon projects that generate long-term revenue for climate, biodiversity, and community benefits. https://nature4justice.earth/careers/

Washington Prescribed Fire Council Statewide Program Director. Open until filled. The Washington Prescribed Fire Council (WPFC) brings together a broad and diverse network of partners working to advance the safe, effective, and expanded use of prescribed fire across Washington State. WPFC is now seeking a Statewide Program Director responsible for leading the day-to-day operations and strategic coordination of WPFC. This is a foundational position that will help stabilize and grow the organization while advancing statewide efforts to increase prescribed fire. For more details, refer to the position description here.

Native Arts, Language, and Knowledge Senior Program Advisor. Deadline: Open until filled. The First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) is hiring a full-time Senior Program Officer. The position is responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of the Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship (the Fellowship Project), a multi-year, complex project under the Native Arts, Language, and Knowledge program team. The Senior Program Officer will often direct the efforts of program officers and program associates on various aspects of the Fellowship Project by providing direction, setting goals, giving feedback, coaching, and ensuring professional development and training. The Senior Program Officer is also responsible for the management and supervision of consultants and/or any direct reports assigned. A successful candidate should be self-motivated, taking initiative in implementing projects from start to finish with minimal supervision in a fast-paced work environment. https://www.firstnations.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Native-Arts-Language-and-Knowledge-Sr.-Program-Officer-LUCE.pdf

Policy Advisor, Natural Resource Justice. Deadline: Open until filled. The Policy Advisor will support Oxfam ’s Natural Resource Justice (NRJ) global program. They will work with the NRJ Associate Directors to provide program implementation, grants management, policy analysis, research and advocacy support, in line with Oxfam’s natural resource justice agenda. They will work closely with country and regional programs to support in-country policy analysis, research and campaign efforts and they will support internal coordination around restricted grants which include subgrants to multiple countries and regions and contribute to donor communications and reporting. They will support Oxfam’s learning agenda by documenting program impact and lessons learned to inform future advocacy. https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/OxfamAmerica2/744000124711959-policy-advisor-natural-resource-justice

Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance (TERA)- Program Director. Deadline: Open until filled. The Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance (TERA) is a community-based, intertribal nonprofit organization that works to revitalize ecology, economy, and culture through indigenous-led stewardship. The Program Director is a community-oriented leader who helps build capacity for the Tribal community to steward their ancestral lands. The program director will direct and oversee TERA’s education, training, and community engagement programs to build Tribal capacity for ecocultural stewardship. The Director develops and oversees all of TERA’s training, outreach, and education programs.The Program Director will oversee the Native Stewards Fellowship, a 140-hour workforce development program that weaves traditional knowledge with wildfire resilience and vocational skills, preparing fellows for meaningful careers stewarding our ancestral lands.  https://tera.bamboohr.com/careers/36 

Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance (TERA)- Program Coordinator. Deadline: Open until filled. The Program Coordinator will provide coordination and logistical support for TERA’s diverse set of education, outreach, and training programs. The Program Coordinator will work closely with the Program Director to assist with program planning and development, coordinate and participate in outreach activities, develop and distribute promotional materials and program-related communications, among other tasks. https://tera.bamboohr.com/careers/37

Program & Operations Coordinator. Deadline: Open until filled. Not Our Native Daughters (NOND) is a national Indigenous-led nonprofit dedicated to MMIP/MMIWR advocacy, human trafficking prevention, family support, public education, and community healing. Through our Indigenous Youth Voices (IYV) program, we empower Native youth through environmental justice, climate justice, outdoor recreation, cultural knowledge, traditional ecology knowledge TEK, leadership development, and community engagement.The Program & Operations Coordinator serves as a key member of our team, supporting organizational operations, youth programming, communications, events, outreach, and administrative functions across both NOND and IYV. https://notournativedaughters.org/

Program Manager. Deadline: Open until filled. Regeneración is seeking a Program Manager with a high degree of initiative, dedication, and integrity. The position will primarily be responsible for managing the Monterey Bay Area Climate Justice Collaborative including managing distinct tasks and deliverables in other projects as well as assisting with general operations of Regeneración when needed. The Position will promote environmental justice and climate resiliency while ensuring equitable benefits from the implementation of projects. https://www.regenerationpajarovalley.org/post/we-re-hiring-a-program-manager-1

Climate Project Coordinator. Deadline: Open until filled. Alaska Venture Fund is seeking a Climate Project Coordinator to assist with the advancement of the Alaska Climate Impact Project and related initiatives. The individual in this role will help advance our work to transform Alaska’s vast lands, waters and other assets into climate solutions, driving globally relevant opportunities that benefit Alaska and beyond. The person in this role will provide critical support to our climate and carbon objectives, with a special emphasis on advancing work on stewarding boreal wildfire for climate outcomes. https://alaskaventure.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Climate-Project-Coordinator-May-2026.pdf

Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Project Manager. Deadline: Open until filled. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Oregon works to create a world where people and nature thrive. The Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Project Manager will collaborate with local, state, federal, Tribal, and NGO forest and fire management partners on projects that advance science-based dry forest restoration to benefit both nature and people. The Project Manager will also work closely with and be supported by other Southern Oregon TNC staff consisting of two staff in the Ashland office, three staff based in the Klamath Falls office, and an additional staff member based at TNC’s Sycan Marsh Preserve, as well as colleagues across TNC’s conservation, stewardship, fire management, science, philanthropy, policy and government relations, and communications teams. https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/southern-oregon-forest-restoration-project-manager-at-the-nature-conservancy-4433007991/

Cowlitz Indian Tribe Community Preparedness Specialist. Deadline: Open until filled. The Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s Emergency Management Program prepares for and supports Tribal members and Tribal community programs during emergencies. The member will support community preparedness and disaster readiness initiatives. They will get hands-on experience across emergency management functions while working closely with program staff, Tribal departments, and Tribal members. This position presents a unique opportunity to help develop the Tribal Resilience Hub plan. https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=128087

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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