Repatriation Fellow

Position: Repatriation Fellow

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department: Repatriation

Our Mission: Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history.

Join our team and enjoy a benefits package that truly supports your well-being and lifestyle:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, dental, vision plans, and even pet insurance.

• Financial Security: Life and disability benefits plus a 403(b) savings plan to help you plan for the future.

• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays to ensure you have time to recharge and spend with loved ones.

• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy great employee discounts and complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions.

We're dedicated to enhancing your life both at work and beyond!

This paid one-year fellowship is designed to provide an emerging professional, with lived Native American cultural experience and desire to work in repatriation, with an opportunity to work directly with the Center for Repatriation, Tribal Relations, and Provenance Research at the Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois. The Fellow will learn about and experience all stages of the repatriation process, including consultation with Native American Tribes and other Indigenous communities, collections-based research, facilitating repatriation requests, and coordinating physical returns of human remains and cultural items. The Fellow will work on-site in collaboration with repatriation staff, but also with other staff in Collections, Conservation, and Research. Additionally, the Fellow will be provided mentorship on pursuing a career in repatriation.

Successful candidates will gain both practical and theoretical knowledge of current best practices in repatriation and will help fulfill the Museum’s ethical and legal obligations to repatriate human remains and cultural items to Indigenous communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting with research into and responding to inquiries about the collections
• Use of Collections Management database system (EMu)
• Written and photographic documentation
• Assisting with consultations with Native American Tribes and other Indigenous communities, both onsite and virtually

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Anthropology or a related field
• Demonstrated experience working with Native American or other Indigenous communities and applying traditional knowledge and ethical care principles
• Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous cultural concerns and the ability to work in collaboration with Indigenous peoples successfully
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive information
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment

Supervision Received:

Receives general supervision by NAGPRA Director.

Supervision Exercised:

The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Hours and Shift:

35 hours/Weekly

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: $23.08/Hourly

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The Field Museum is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, embracing diversity, and fostering mutual respect. We value the unique perspectives each team member brings, which empowers our ability to innovate and overcome challenges.

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