Climate Jobs, Internships, Scholarships and Fellowships

New! NDN Collective Changemaker Fellowship. Registration for the Grant Must Occur by June 26, 2024. Full Applications Due July 1, 2024. The NDN Changemaker Fellowship is a two-year fellowship designed to invest ($150,000 USD) in the visions, leadership, and personal and professional development of 21 Indigenous Changemakers working in their communities. We believe that our people have the creativity, innovation, and determination to build healthy, resilient futures; defending our homelands and rights, developing model regenerative Nations, and decolonizing and healing our communities and families. The NDN Changemaker Fellowship was designed specifically to support individuals. Please see other NDN Collective grant programs and opportunities for organizations and communities. https://ndncollective.org/changemaker-fellowship

Washington Conservation Action Field Organizer Intern (3 positions). Washington Conservation Action (WCA) is seeking talented individuals who believe in the power of the people to elect environmental champions to office and make a difference in local communities. Our Field Organizing Interns will work as part of a team with our Organizers on community outreach. These positions are based Yakima, and Vancouver, Washington, as well as statewide. Learn more and apply here.

Native Vote Washington Organizer Intern. Native Vote Washington (NVW) is seeking talented individuals who believe in the power of the people to elect environmental champions to office and make a difference in local Tribal communities. Our NVW Digital Organizing Intern will work as part of a team with our Field Organizers on community outreach and volunteer recruitment. This position is based in Pierce County or King County. Learn more and apply here. 

Native Vote Washington, Spokane Community Trainee (2 positions). Are you interested in building skills around Tribal Sovereignty, environmental activism and advocacy, statewide political races, and learning about elections from the inside? We're seeking two individuals to join us as Community Trainees to support NVW's organizing and civic engagement activities through voter outreach and education. Learn more and apply here.

Student opportunity: U.S. Geological Survey Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center project: “Climate-related impacts and restoration opportunities for culturally significant Klamath River willow riparian species.” Deadline to Apply: May 10, 2024. We seek a motivated, collaborative graduate student researcher (master’s or Ph.D.) in the field of plant ecology, botany, environmental science, or related field to conduct a vegetation study of Klamath River sandbar willow that will be supported by USGS scientists and Karuk Tribe managers and cultural practitioners. Primary tasks will include: 1) Conduct vegetation surveys within study sites selected in consultation with the Karuk Tribe and located along 217 km of the Klamath River from Orleans to the Iron Gate Dam. Surveys will be designed with the Karuk Tribe to quantify the abundance, quality, and access to sandbar willow. 2) Analyze data to calculate statistical differences among sites (e.g., reference vs. burned vs. restored) and the hydrologic site characteristics associated with vegetation metrics. 3) Write a peer-review scientific publication detailing the results of the study. 4) Assist with development of a willow monitoring protocol and K-12 educational materials. For more information and to apply, contact kbyrd@usgs.gov by May 10, 2024.

Contracted Klamath Tribes Grant Coordinator. Applications Due May 15, 2024. With unprecedented federal investments and grant opportunities that are immediately available (Inflation Reduction Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Historic Preservation Fund, National Parks Service Tribal Heritage Fund) the Klamath Tribes are seeking an independent contractor or firm with expertise and understanding of federal funding opportunities to coordinate the securing of federal funds for the Tribes. At the request of the Klamath Tribes, Sustainable Northwest is managing this contract including hiring and invoicing. Click here for more information and to apply.

UCAR's Next Generation Graduate Fellowship Program is accepting applications for the 2024 cohort. Deadline to Apply: May 31, 2024. The Next Generation Fellowship is a 2 year program for students currently enrolled in graduate studies related to Earth System Sciences at a North American university (USA, Mexico, Canada). This program provides the opportunity for Fellows to explore the interplay between scientific research, diversity and inclusion, and public policy within the field of Earth Systems Science. During their two year fellowship, Fellows pursue one of three tracks - Earth System Science; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; or Science Policy - collaborating with UCAR experts while participating in dedicated professional development and leadership training opportunities. Each Fellow receives a $40,000 award over two years ($10,000 twice per year); up to 20 weeks of paid research trips to Boulder, CO or Washington, D.C. or other agreed upon location; funding to attend conferences, professional coaching; and the support of a like minded cohort. Applications for the 2024 cohort are currently being accepted through the UCAR website. Applications must be submitted in full by May 31st, 2024 via the UCAR program website: https://www.ucar.edu/opportunities/fellowships/ucar-next-generation-fellowships. Register for information sessions here: https://forms.gle/MFg26MNWJLwVpgi9A.

U.S. Forest Service Tribal Climate Equity Fellowship with the USDA Northeast Climate Hub. Applications Due: June 7, 2024. The ORISE Fellow will engage in research and collaboration on climate equity specifically for tribes and tribal communities. The focus will be to integrate indigenous knowledge for application to climate adaptation and mitigation related to working lands (including agricultural lands, soil health, forest resources and carbon management). In particular, the fellow’s research and engagement with tribes will address concerns about the balance and trade-offs of managing tribal lands for multiple objectives such as forest and farm production, biodiversity, old growth management, and climate mitigation strategies. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis. For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/USDA-USFS-NRS-2024-0098 

2025 Faculty Fellowship Program: Now Accepting Proposals. Deadline: July 15, 2024. The NW CASC is now accepting proposals for our 2025 Faculty Fellowship Program. This last-mile program aims to support efforts to make existing research more usable for natural and cultural resource managers facing climate-related risks and challenges. To achieve this aim, the program supports research involving faculty at NW CASC Consortium institutions and provides skills-building opportunities around the co-production of decision-relevant (i.e., “actionable”) science. The NW CASC invites proposals from faculty and non-faculty scientists with primary investigator status at University of Washington, Boise State University, Northwest Indian College, Oregon State University, Portland State University, University of Montana, Washington State University and Western Washington University. The NW CASC 2025 Faculty Fellowship Program funding will run from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. The deadline to submit proposals is Monday, July 15, 2024. This funding opportunity is administered by the NW CASC Consortium. https://nwcasc.uw.edu/about/funding-opportunities/applying-for-the-faculty-fellowship-program/

Director-Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Director-Bureau of Indian Affairs is located in the Office of the Secretary of the Interior at the Department of the Interior and reports to the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs through the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs. https://www.usajobs.gov/job/785540100

University of Washington Center for Environmental Health Equity Seeks Tribal Outreach Manager. Open Until Filled. The UW Center for Environmental Health Equity (CEHE) is a newly established interdisciplinary center at the University of Washington in Seattle. The Center will provide technical assistance to participants from Tribes and community-based organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington with the overarching goal to strengthen participants’ capacity and effectiveness in applying to and successfully managing EPA Environmental and Energy Justice (EEJ) grants and programs. The role of the Tribal Outreach Manager is to facilitate conversations and relationships with Tribes, tribal communities, and indigenous organizations that will support EEJ priorities. The Tribal Outreach Manager will be responsible for serving as the liaison between the center, Tribal nations, tribal consortia, tribal communities and indigenous organizations. For more information click here. 

University of Arizona's Indigenous Resilience Center Postdoctoral Research Associate. Open Until Filled. Position on Indigenous Education within the Native FEWS Alliance. This is a year-to-year appointment, contingent upon funding and performance. The Native FEWS Alliance aims to significantly broaden the participation of Native American and underrepresented students in Food, Energy, and Water Systems (FEWS) education and careers to address critical challenges facing their communities. To support this aim, the Alliance brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars from a wide range of disciplines and institutions to design and deploy place-based and experiential learning curricula that combine Indigenous ways of knowing with physical sciences and engineering methodologies. For more information and to apply, visit: https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/18992?c=arizona. 

Intergovernmental Personnel Act position with the USGS Office of Tribal Relations. Open Until Filled. Open Opportunity: Resident Science Scholar | U.S. Geological Survey (usgs.gov). The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking a Resident Science Scholar to join the Office of Tribal Relations for up to 18 months via the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Mobility Program. Eligible individuals must be currently employed by state or local governments, institutions of higher education, Indian tribal governments, or other eligible organizations. The Resident Science Scholar should have experience with co-production of science with Tribes or other Indigenous communities both to meet their specific needs and to address environmental and resource challenges. To apply, send a letter of interest and CV by email to kjgonzales@usgs.gov, with the subject line “Resident Science Scholar – USGS Office of Tribal Relations.” For more information, visit: https://www.usgs.gov/office-of-tribal-relations/news/open-opportunity-resident-science-scholar

Idaho/Diverse Markets NWRM RFBC program manager position application.  Regional Food Systems Program Manager. The Program Manager, Regional Food Systems will coordinate Idaho’s engagement in the Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center. They will support resilient regional food systems by providing technical assistance and market access for small to mid-sized food producers, processors, distributors and retailers, and through developing more robust supply chain connections for climate resilient agriculture products. Preferred candidates will have the expertise to engage underserved food and farming audiences in co-creating pathways to small business viability and resilient local and regional food systems.  To see the full position description and to apply click on this link: https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/44224

Indigenous and Community Perspectives on Land, Ecosystem, and Cultural Stewardship in the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society in the College of Forestry at Oregon State University. Open Until Filled.  We are seeking candidates for this full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track position with a focus on Indigenous Knowledge, ethnobotany, ethnoecology, Indigenous sovereignty rights and public policy, or related field—particularly as related to forest ecosystems.The full consideration date for applicants is March 15, 2024 with an anticipated appointment date of September 16, 2024. For full details, visit OSU Jobs and enter the posting number of P07714UF https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/149247

Willamette Valley Fire Collaboration Program Manager and Fire Manager. The Willamette Valley Fire Collaboration is now hiring for a Program Manager and Fire Manager to contribute to carrying out cultural and prescribed burning activities in Oregon’s Willamette Valley and surrounding areas. This four-person team works collectively to uplift Indigenous voices, values, and priorities in cultural and prescribed fire. Check out the positions on our website: https://ecoinst.org/about-us/work-with-us/

Washington Sea Grant - Human Resources and Equity Manager. Open Until Filled. Washington Sea Grant (WSG) is hiring a Human Resources and Equity manager to support and manage our growing team and ensure a welcoming, inclusive environment for all staff. The Human Resources and Equity manager will contribute to the day-to-day details of onboarding, payroll coordination, performance evaluations, and the like as well as spearhead broader WSG strategy around diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and accessibility. This position will remain open until filled. To learn more and apply, please visit the UW Hires website: https://tinyurl.com/nka4kjce