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About the 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. Scroll below to learn more details about this program and see our open positions table.

GENERAL PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Interested Candidate Information:

Are you an enrolled member of a federally recognized Indian Tribe, Band and/or Village? Are you also interested in gaining experience in the world of water resources and management? If so, this program might be for you!

Over the course of 26 weeks, BIA WaterCorps members will support a variety of water related projects stationed a varying host sites across the country to help meet the project needs of the host site. Upon successful completion of the position, Members will receive an AmeriCorps Education Award.

**POSITIONS OPEN NOW!! SCROLL BELOW TO VIEW and CLICK APPLY HERE TO SEE THE FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION.*****

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2025 BIA Position Openings


Position TitleSupporting Organization/AgencyLocationCity/StateFull Position Link
Fisheries AssistantUS Forest ServiceCherokee National Forest - South ZoneBenton, TNApply here
Fisheries AssistantUS Forest ServiceCherokee National Forest - North ZoneGreeneville, TNApply here
Desert Aquatics StewardBureau of Land ManagementEl Centro Field OfficeEl Centro, CAApply here
Fish & Water Resources TechnicianUS Fish & Wildlife ServiceTrinity River Restoration ProgramArcata/Weaverville, CAApply here

Check it out!! A BIA WaterCorps Member's experience

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