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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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BISHOP TRIBAL/BIA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

SUMMER 2024 SEMESTER NOW OPEN

Bishop Paiute Tribe Community Information & Forms

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.

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 (CEO) – $143,891-$215,837 Salary
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – $99,924-$149,886 Salary
Chief Operations Officer (COO) – $119,909-$179,864 Salary

Food Sovereignty Specialist – $16.12-$20.96 Hourly
Tribal Conservation Crew Foreman – $21.46-$27.89 Hourly
Deli Manager – $40,705.60-$56,992.00 Salary
CLOSING DATE FOR ABOVE POSITIONS: FRIDAY, July 19, 2024

Enterprise Accountant – $59,513.00-$83,319.00 Salary
BIHS Substitute Teacher – $28.61-$40.06 Hourly
BIHS Substitute Teachers Aide – $17.73-$23.05 Hourly
Deli Line Cook – $17.73-$23.05 Hourly
Tribal Court Deputy Clerk – $21.46-27.89 Hourly
Yuhubi Nobi/Paiute Gas Station Cashier – $16.12-$20.96 Hourly
CLOSING DATE FOR ABOVE POSITIONS: FRIDAY, July 12, 2024

Boards & Committees

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

 

  • Cultural Advisory Committee – Five (5) Vacancies
  • Tribal Court  Advisory Committee – One (1) Vacancy
  • Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) – Three (3) Vacancies
  • Tei-nuumu Takawa-da-Wellness Committee – Three (3) Vacancies
  • Pow Wow Committee – Two (2) Vacancies
  • Food Sovereignty Program Advisory Board – Two (2) Vacancies

TRIBAL COUNCIL

The Bishop Paiute Tribe Elected Governing Council
meryl picard

MERYL PICARD

TRIBAL CHAIRWOMAN

Jeff Romero - Bishop Paiute Tribe Tribal Vice-Chairman

JEFF ROMERO

VICE-CHAIRMAN

Steven Orihuela - Bishop Paiute Tribe Tribal Council

STEVEN ORIHUELA

TREASURER/SECRETARY
Joyce White - Bishop Paiute Tribe Tribal Council Member

MITCHELL DAVID

COUNCIL MEMBER

Joyce White - Bishop Paiute Tribe Tribal Council Member

JOYCE WHITE

COUNCIL MEMBER