The Field Museum
This paid one-year fellowship provides an emerging professional with lived Native American cultural experience the opportunity to work directly with the Center for Repatriation, Tribal Relations, and Provenance Research at the Field Museum. The Fellow will learn about and experience all stages of the repatriation process, including consultation with Native American Tribes, collections-based research, and coordinating physical returns of human remains and cultural items. The role involves on-site collaboration with repatriation, Collections, Conservation, and Research staff, along with mentorship on pursuing a career in repatriation.
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
1893
The Field Museum is a leading natural history museum and research institution in Chicago, dedicated to exploring the science of life on Earth and human cultures. It houses millions of specimens and exhibits across biology, paleontology, and anthropology, including iconic finds like Sue the Tyrannosaurus rex. Through immersive galleries, live science programs, and active field-based research, the museum inspires curiosity about biodiversity, evolution, and cultural heritage. Visitors and students engage with interactive experiences, exhibitions, and educational resources that connect science to everyday life.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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