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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, whether you're an interested candidate or an interested host site!

GENERAL PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Interested Candidate Information:

** APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN IN DECEMBER 2024 FOR POSITIONS THAT START IN 2025

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 located in varying spots across the country to help meet the project needs of the host site.

All WaterCorps Member positions are 26 weeks long, stationed a varying host sites across the country and considered AmeriCorps Members. Upon successful completion of the position, Members will receive an AmeriCorps Education Award.

Please click this link to learn more: BIA WaterCorps Member Informational Flyer

Questions?? email watercorps@conservationlegacy.org


Host Site Information:

**THE APPLICATION PERIOD TO HOST 2025 POSITIONS CLOSED ON SEPTEMBER 30TH. Scroll below to complete an interest form if you would like to be included on the announcement for open applications to host a position in 2026.

Interested in supporting WaterCorps members and being a host site? Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to apply to host BIA WaterCorps members with positions starting around May-July! All projects must support water resources and management, be entry level, and tied to tribal nations. Host sites are required to do their own local recruitment while Stewards will support national recruitment.

Host site applications will be evaluated based on the distribution of projects within BIA regions, project scope, a robust local recruitment plan, supervisor mentorship abilities, opportunities for professional development and site inclusivity for indigenous members.


WaterCorps Member Positions

Member positions will open in December.

View Open Positions Here

Host Site Applications

Applications for the 2025 season are now closed. To be alerted when host site applications open for 2026 positions, please complete an interest form.

Complete Interest Form

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