Scientific Illustration Graduate Internship
Scientific Illustration Graduate Internship
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Scientific Illustration Graduate Intern
The Scientific Illustration Intern for the Keller Science Action Center will use artwork to explore and communicate the ecological and cultural significance of bird migration across the Chicago and AndesAmazon regions. This internship will be hybrid 28hrs/week from August thru November. The Intern will be supervised by the Senior Program Manager and comentored by the Field Museums ArtistinResidence Conservation Ecologist and Senior Ecologist.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Produce scientific illustrations of Chicago and Andes Amazon region migratory birds Create additional piece(s) for engaging a popular audience. Possible options include stickers and postcards showing birds in their habitats a graphic novel a comic book a poster series etc.
- Work closely with scientists and ArtistinResidence to ensure accuracy and quality of illustrations
- As a final project present and exhibit illustrations at a venue TBD
- Participate in occasional field work including bird walks and stewardship planting days in the City of Chicago Calumet and Kankakee Regions to learn more about local ecology
Experience and Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in scientific illustration fine arts graphic design or similar or equivalent experience
- Ability to portray subjects in a scientific manner in one or more mediums
- Experience creating artwork from life and from photo references
- Ability to work independently and be selfmotivated
- Ability to work in a hybrid inperson/virtual work environment
- Strong time and project management skills
- Interest in ecology conservation and science communication
- Ability to research subjects of the illustrations
- Passion to develop skills in scientific illustration
- Commitment to continued learning in justice equity diversity and inclusion competencies
- Your application must include a portfolio of 510 illustration samples that demonstrate skill and experience in illustration of natural subjects. Please upload one pdf of all samples.
- Your application must include a cover letter describing how you fulfill the qualifications listed above.
Equity Commitment
Dont check off every box in the requirements listed above Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities such as BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) women and LGBTQ are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. The Field Museum is dedicated to building an inclusive diverse equitable and accessible workplace so if you think you fit this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!
The Keller Science Action Center is committed to a workforce that is diverse and inclusive and the Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Field Museum strives to create a working environment that is free of harassment discrimination and retaliation and that promotes human dignity among all staff. Realizing that good relations between coworkers are an integral part of job satisfaction the Field Museum strives to create a climate of mutual respect among all employees.
The application deadline is May 5th and candidates will be contacted by June 2nd.
Desired start date of Monday August 11th 2025. Salary of $20 per hour; 28 hours per week for 12 weeks.
Applicants must apply through the Field Museum website at www.fieldmuseum/careers. Applications through other websites will not be considered.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
