DIRECTOR, SCIENCE ACTION CENTER THE FIELD MUSEUM Founded in
1893, the Field Museum is one of the world's top research and
educational institutions. Its Science Action Center
(<http://fieldmuseum.org/explore/department/ecco>http://fieldmuseum.org/explore/department/ecco)
translates museum science into lasting results for conservation and
cultural understanding. The Center works at the interface of the
biological and cultural/social sciences, working directly with local
people. Current geographies include areas with the greatest
concentration of species (the Andes-Amazon region) or greatest
concentration of people (the Chicago region). Science and Education's
new structure and strategic plan create a special opportunity for the
growth and sustainability of the Action Center, including increased
collaborative work within the Museum and participation in a major
fundraising effort to be launched in 2014.
The Director, Science Action Center will lead the conservation
programs at The Field Museum, with the goal of generating large-scale
advances in biological conservation and cultural understanding in the
Chicago region and around the world. This is a leadership position in
the Museum, reporting directly to the Vice President of Science and
Education and working closely with the directors of the Museum's
other two science centers (Collections and Integrative Research).
Job Duties
Responsibilities include:
* Sustain the Center's record of generating significant
on-the-ground impacts in conservation and cultural understanding by
implementing the new strategic plan and developing initiatives in
line with the plan. * Oversee projects, partnerships, and a staff
of ecologists, social scientists, and educators in the Center's
Tropical and Urban Programs. * Lead a large-scale expansion of the
Center, incorporating new projects, staff members, and
geographies. * Provide strategic and pragmatic input to the
Museum's President, Vice Presidents, board of trustees, and public
program staff to ensure productive conservation programs with high
visibility. * Serve as the face of conservation action at The Field
Museum, developing and overseeing public-relation efforts in
collaboration with Marketing and Public Relations. * Develop
relationships with new donors and emerging funding opportunities in
coordination with the VP, Science & Education and with Institutional
Advancement.
Qualifications
* A recognized, experienced leader in conservation * Significant
experience in and appreciation for the social component of
conservation * Ph.D. in a natural history science or a closely
related field, with a strong grounding in field and museum work *
Experience managing a diverse team of professionals in a
results-oriented setting * A history of successful partnerships
with non-governmental organizations, universities, and public
officials * Work experience in the tropics, in Chicago, or in other
urban settings * An excellent writer, communicator, and
synthesizer * Ability to think quickly, solve problems, and promote
collaborations
To apply for this position please visit
<http://fieldmuseum.org/about/employment>http://fieldmuseum.org/about/employment
The Field Museum 1400 South Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605
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