Executive Director

Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago

Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Overview:

The Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago is seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth, visibility, and impact.

Founded in 1952, the Museum is one of the largest and oldest ethnic museums in the United States, dedicated to preserving and sharing the Ukrainian immigrant experience and its contribution to Chicago’s cultural landscape. Located in Ukrainian Village, the Museum houses extensive ethnographic, fine art, historical, library, and archival collections, and offers dynamic exhibitions, educational initiatives, and public programming.

Job Summary: 

This is a rare opportunity to lead a nationally significant cultural institution at a moment of momentum and global relevance.

The Executive Director will shape the future of the Museum-strengthening its foundation while expanding its reach, visibility, and long-term sustainability. With renewed global attention on Ukraine and its cultural identity, the Museum is uniquely positioned to amplify its voice and deepen engagement with audiences locally, nationally, and internationally.

This role offers the chance to lead across all dimensions of the organization-strategy, fundraising, operations, programming, and community engagement-while elevating the Museum’s role as a cultural anchor in Chicago and beyond.

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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.

Chicago Cultural Alliance is Looking for Volunteers!

The Chicago Cultural Alliance is seeking volunteers for MOSAIC, our annual benefit celebrating cultural inclusion and equity.

The evening will feature a cocktail hour, cultural performances, a silent auction, and an awards program honoring our 2026 Cultural Champion, Outstanding Community Leaders, and Cultural Investment award recipients.

Please review the attached volunteer packet to learn more about the available positions and how you can get involved.

• June 9th, 2026 (Epiphany Center for the Arts)

Swedish American Museum is Looking for Volunteers!

Join the Swedish American Museum for Midsommarfest 2026 – an exciting weekend of music, food, and a lot of flowers. Click the button to learn about available positions.

• June 12th – June 14th, 2026