Career Opportunities

The Field Museum is a great place to work.  Located on Chicago's beautiful lakefront Museum Campus, The Field Museum continues to be one of the finest natural history museums in the world. With our extraordinary collection, world-class research, and premier exhibitions and educational programs we are setting the pace for museums in the 21st century.

Our people comprise a talented, diverse, and innovative family and we are working together to share our knowledge around the globe. Our benefits program is designed to help our staff lead healthy, productive and rewarding lifestyles. We value the contributions of our staff and therefore strive to provide them with a competitive total compensation package including thoughtful and meaningful benefits.

We value creating the most exciting and innovative exhibits and educational programs. Collaborating and freely exchanging ideas in an enjoyable, caring and team-oriented environment. Recognizing, respecting and fostering understanding. Acquiring, sharing and creating knowledge and research. Pursuing excellence and intellectual curiosity. Respecting and appreciating each person’s contributions. Enthusiastically serving the public. Enhancing the quality of each other’s lives.