The Field Museum’s Keller Science Action Center (KSAC) translates museum science into results for conservation and quality of life. The Community Engagement and Environmental Education Coordinator works in the Center’s Chicago Region team and is a member of the Youth Conservation Action initiative, which equips Chicago region youth with the knowledge, skills, and passion to become the region's environmental stewards and sustainability leaders of tomorrow. The Coordinator also coordinates with the Learning Center and the City of Chicago initiative. Primary responsibilities are event planning and design, production and dissemination of nature-based tools, and team support and coordination. Through these efforts, the Coordinator will provide meaningful, hands-on materials and engagement experiences for youth, families, and their communities to connect with green space and nature close to home in culturally relevant ways. 

The Community Engagement and Environmental Education Coordinator reports to the Center’s Urban Conservation Educator. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to work with diverse teams, take initiative to address problems as they arise, and perform a range of tasks to achieve a successful outcome. Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with different work styles and the development and use of standard systems and processes for administration will be valuable. This team member values diversity, equity, and inclusion and helps us put those values into practice. This position is mission-driven and action-oriented.

In your cover letter, please include your professional experience with or personal commitment to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) and what it means to you. Applications received by October 25th will be given first consideration, although this posting will remain active until the position is filled and our final candidate has accepted the position.