Jobs at Field Museum of Natural History

Assists with fabricating, assembling, installing, dismantling, moving, maintaining, and repairing museum exhibits. Mounts and dismounts artifacts, builds prototypes and models, and uses shop tools, carpentry techniques, woodworking, welding, and replication skills. Works collaboratively under supervision, with no supervisory duties. Requires physical activity, lifting up to 50 pounds, standing and walking, and passing pulmonary function and respirator fit tests.

Supports a museum project creating interactive 3D models from biological specimen CT scans, interpretive science communication, and visitor maps for a gallery scavenger hunt. Responsibilities include preparing models for QR-code access, writing engaging content about small-animal adaptations, creating online gallery maps, and collaborating with exhibit personnel. Requires undergraduate enrollment, foundational vertebrate anatomy knowledge, 3D modeling experience, independent work, and timeline management.

Lead and manage the engineering team to operate and maintain building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, BAS). Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, contractor work, inspections, safety remediation, records, supplies, and staff development to maximize equipment uptime and building safety.

Two-year fellowship for early-career attorneys providing in-house legal support to a museum on repatriation, provenance, acquisitions, compliance (including NAGPRA), contracts, policies, and risk mitigation. The Fellow will draft and review agreements, advise staff across departments, assist collections research, monitor legal developments, and participate in professional development opportunities.