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The official website of the Bishop Paiute Tribe.

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We are The Bishop Paiute Tribe

A Sovereign Tribal Nation governed by an elected council.

The Bishop Paiute Tribe is located at the foot of the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains in Bishop, CA, and is the fifth largest tribe in California with over 2,000 enrolled members. The tribe provides members with various programs and services and operates a variety of tribal owned entities and enterprises. The tribe is engaged in progressive development and highly values self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and maintains committed to being a strong self-governing sovereign nation.
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Tribal Job Opportunities

Dedicated to excellent service! Our Core values are integrity, professionalism, creativity and involvement, and we strive to treat others with respect, fairness, compassion and encouragement.

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The Bishop Paiute Tribe is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Submit your application to the Human Resource Department, by the deadline indicated for consideration.

Open Until Filled

Chief Financial Officer E7-$120,00 -$170,000 Salary DOQ
Controller (Fiscal) – E6 – $78,705–$110,187 Salary DOQ
Food Sovereignty Program Director (Food Sovereignty Program) – E4 $59,513 – $83,319 Salary DOQ
Grant Manager (Fiscal) – E6 – $78,705–$110,187 Salary DOQ
Social Service Director E6-$78,705- $110,187 (Salary) DOQ

Deadline to Apply: 9/18/2026

Gas Station Store Manager (Bishop Paiute Gas Station) -E3-$51,750 -$72,450 Salary DOQ
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Specialist/Intern (Social Services) -NE4-$21.46 -$27.89 Hourly DOQ
Social Service Program Coordinator (Social Services) -NE4-$21.46 -$27.89 Hourly DOQ
Tribal Conservation Crew Member (Environmental Management Office) – NE3 – $19.51–$25.36 Hourly DOQ
 Tutor I / Tutor II (Bishop Indian Education Center) -NE3- $19.51-$25.36/ NE4-$21.46-$27.89 Hourly DOQ
Youth Activities Specialist (Family Formation) – NE4 $21.46-$27.89 Hourly ($44,627.90-$58,016.27) DOQ

Wanaaha Hotel Jobs

Administrative Assistant NE3-$19.51 -$25.36 (Hourly) DOQ
Coffee Bar Supervisor (Wanaaha Hotel) -E1-$44,628-$58,017 Salary DOQ
Front Office Manager E5-$68,440 -$95,816 (Salary) DOQ
Housekeeping Manager (Wanaaha Hotel) -E2 -$49,091-$63,819 Salary DOQ
IT Specialist – NE7-$28.61 -$40.06 (Hourly) DOQ
Maintenance Technician – NE3 $19.51 – $25.36 Hourly DOQ

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Boards & Committees

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Board & Committee Vacancies

 

Become an active & involved member of the the community by serving on one of the Committees or Boards.

Requirements to serve on Committee/Boards:

Be a Bishop Paiute Tribal Member & Submit a letter of intent to the Tribal Office.

*Members can reside outside of the area

 

Letter of Intent Fillable Form
  • Enrollment Committee- One (1) Open Seat
  • Land Assignment Committee- One (1) Open Seat
  • BPDC Board- One (1) Open Seat
  • Utility Board- One (1) Open Seat
  • Housing Advisory Board- Two (2) Open Seats
  • Gaming Commission- One (1) Open Seat
  • Powwow Committee- One (1) Open Seat
  • Scholarship committee- One (1) Open Seat
  • Parent Advisory Committee- Two (2) Open Seats
  • Cultural Advisory Committee- One (1) Open Seat
Contact:

Ciera Heavy Runner

Committee Coordinator
Phone: (760) 873-3584 ext. 1331
Email: ciera.heavyrunner@bishoppaiute.org

TRIBAL COUNCIL

The Bishop Paiute Tribe Elected Governing Council

William "Bill" Vega

Chairman

Teri Red Owl

Vice Chairwoman

Emma Williams

Secretary/Treasurer

Jeff Romero

Council Member

Steven Orihuela

Council Member