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

Under minimal supervision, this position becomes an integral part of a project team and provides leadership for aspects of production department issues and responsibilities. It works with design and development and may engage in direct production activities as needed. The position reports to the Project manager when assigned and to the Production Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages all aspects of production on projects assigned.
• May work under a Project Manager on a larger project
• Works as part of the core project team of Department Managers, Designers, and Developers to produce budgets and schedules
• Attends and may initiate project planning and tracking meetings
• Provides direct supervision and training to the production crew Prep I, II, and III
• Provides a supportive environment for the project team.
• Participates in the long and short-range department planning and policies
• Participates in assigning grade 5,6 and 7 positions
• May engage in direct production activities as needed
• Performs other appropriate job duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience required, as well as demonstrated proficiency with shop tools, equipment, and carpentry techniques. The applicant must have an integrated understanding of the work activities of the department and at least three years of experience in one or more of the following areas: mount-making, carpentry, specialized fabrication techniques, replication, and knowledge of the structure
• The applicant must have administrative and supervisory skills
• Computer skills are necessary
• The ability to work as a team member and museum experience is essential

Important Note: In order to protect the health and safety of our employees, guests and their families, the Field Museum is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Requests for exemptions from the vaccine will not be considered as given the nature of this position, we are unable to provide an accommodation for anyone who has not been vaccinated.
The Field Museum is an equal opportunity workplace and employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other protected class. We strive to create a working environment that is free of all forms of discrimination and one that promotes human dignity and mutual respect among all staff. We believe every member of our organization enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, to identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions.
The Field Museum strives to ensure that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to accessibility@fieldmuseum.org.