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JOB OPENINGS
Development Director
Intuit Art Museum
Salary Range: $80,000-$85,0000 p/a
Overview:
Intuit Art Museum (IAM) champions the diverse voices of self-taught art, welcoming both new and familiar audiences. Located in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood, Intuit is a premier museum of self-taught art. IAM collects and exhibits work by artists who often work outside the mainstream due to societal, economic or geographic barriers that have prevented them from pursuing formal training in the arts. Yet, they have developed a sustained artistic practice. The Museum’s mission is grounded in the ethos that the instinct to create is universal, and the arts must embrace, represent and be accessible to all.
Job Summary:
The Development Director leads Intuit Art Museum’s comprehensive fundraising strategy in partnership with the President and CEO and the Board of Directors. As a leader in fostering a culture of philanthropy, the Director cultivates relationships with major donors, drives fundraising initiatives and spearheads a message of impact across the organization.
The Development Director reports to the president and CEO and supervises a full-time development associate and a part-time grant writer.
Application:
To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to Lisa at [email protected]. Please use the subject line “Development Director Position.”
Temporary Contract Registrar
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
Salary Range: $28/hour, 40 hours a week, late July or early August – December 31, 2026
Overview:
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center (IHMEC) honors Survivors and victims of the Holocaust by teaching universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice, and indifference. The Museum activates this mission through world-class exhibitions, public programming, and educational initiatives to equip audiences with knowledge, skills, and courage to take a stand for humanity. As a world leader in connecting the history and lessons of the Holocaust, we inspire visitors to become Upstanders, who speak out for what’s right – turning powerful lessons of history into positive actions today.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Senior Registrar, the Contract Registrar brings knowledge of museum best practices and experience with registration of collections and working knowledge of collections management software and Microsoft Office Suite. The Contract Registrar will provide support in inventorying the museum collections using collections management software and Excel. The role also includes unpacking and completing condition reports for the collections upon their return to the museum. Furthermore, responsibilities will include assisting with the installation of the objects in the permanent exhibition galleries.
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Application:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Environmental Social Scientist (35 Hours a Week)
Field Museum
Salary Range: $62,000-70,000 + Benefits
Overview:
The Field Museum’s Keller Science Action Center translates museum science and expertise into action for conservation and quality of life. We are seeking an Environmental Social Scientist to support work in the Chicago Wilderness region, where we collaborate with a wide network of partners to advance conservation on the ground in Chicago, Kankakee County, and Northwest Indiana, with the potential to extend into other areas.
Job Summary:
The successful candidate brings strong knowledge of regional conservation context and natural and human communities, a passion for collaborative interdisciplinary research, and a dedication to quick and tangible results. This experienced environmental social scientist will contribute to the strategy, methods and future direction of the Chicago Program, and will work with team members to develop and implement effective, collaborative approaches to community engagement in Chicago region conservation. The work integrates social science into conservation practice by building partnerships, leading community-engaged research, and advancing landscape-scale initiatives.
This position is hired on a 3-year term with potential for renewal, is based at the Field Museum in Chicago and reports to the Sr. Director of the Keller Science Action Center. The work involves regular local field work, and 10-20% of the year devoted to regional travel.
Application:
Please apply through the Field Museum Portal to the right. Applications must include the following: • Resume • Cover Letter • A minimum of three professional references.