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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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2023 TERO Application

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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 Executive Officer E10 – $143,891 – $215,837 (Salary) DOQ
Chief Financial Officer E7-$120,00 -$170,000 Salary DOQ
Social Service Director E6-$78,705- $110,187 (Salary) DOQ

Deadline to Apply: 6/12/2026

Administrative Float Clerk NE4-$21.46 -$27.89 (Hourly) DOQ
Executive Assistant E6 – $78,440 – $126,716 (Salary) DOQ
Fiscal Office Assistant NE2 – $17.73 – $23.05 (Hourly) DOQ
Human Resources Staff Development Specialist -NE5-$23.60 -$30.68 (Hourly) DOQ
Summer Enrichment Program Intern/Tutor NE3-$19.51- $25.36 (Hourly) DOQ
Summer Cook Assistant NE3-$19.51- $25.36 (Hourly) DOQ
Summer Enrichment Program Coordinator NE4-$21.46- $27.89 (Hourly) DOQ
Youth Program Coordinator NE5 – $23.60 – $30.68 (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

 

  • Education Parent Advisory Committee – Five (5) Open Seats
  • Social Services Committee – Four (4) Open Seats
  • Cultural Advisory Committee – Two (2) Open Seats
  • Miss Bishop Paiute Tribe Committee – Two (2) Open Seats
  • Scholarship Committee – One (1) Open Seat
  • Bishop Pabanamanina Pow Wow Committee – One (1) Open Seat
  • Election Board – Three (3) Open Seats
  • Tribal Court Advisory Committee – One (1) Open Seat
  • Land Assignment 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
Steven Orihuela - Bishop Paiute Tribe Tribal Council

STEVEN ORIHUELA

Chairman

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Emma Williams

Vice-Chairwoman

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MERYL PICARD

TREASURER/SECRETARY
Jeff Romero - Bishop Paiute Tribe Tribal Vice-Chairman

JEFF ROMERO

Council Member
Joyce White - Bishop Paiute Tribe Tribal Council Member

DALE "CHAD" DELGADO

COUNCIL MEMBER