$42,000 – $42,000MidFull Time
Position: Pollinator Conservation Coordinator
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Department: Keller Science Action Center, Field Museum
Our Mission: Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history.
The Pollinator Conservation Coordinator helps advance community-driven conservation for urban pollinators across the Chicago region. This position bridges museum science and on-the-ground action by working directly with community members, partners, and Field Museum scientists to study how urban green spaces support both pollinator habitat and community well-being.
The coordinator will help implement a new community science monitoring program, collect ecological data in urban gardens and natural areas, and contribute to research that informs real conservation decisions. This role is ideal for an emerging scientist interested in applied conservation, urban ecology, and collaborative research that connects science with communities.
This position reports to the Senior Conservation Ecologist and works closely with members of the Monarch and Pollinator team.
Position Details
Key Responsibilities
Community Science & Engagement
Data Analysis & Research Support
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Equity Commitment
The Keller Science Action Center is committed to a workforce that is diverse and inclusive and the Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Field Museum strives to create a working environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, and that promotes human dignity among all staff. Realizing that good relations between co-workers are an integral part of job satisfaction, the Field Museum strives to create a climate of mutual respect among all employees.
Supervision Received:
Receives general supervision by Lead Conservation Ecologist, Keller Science Action Center
Supervision Exercised:
The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities
Work Hours and Shift:
28 hours/week; 7 hours/day, 4 days/week
Hybrid Eligibility:
Not eligible
Location:
1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60605
Union Representation: This position is represented by Field Museum Workers’ United, AFSCME Council 31, AFL-CIO.
Pay Range: $21.00/Hourly
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