Civic Science Fellow

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.

The Research and Evaluation department, part of Learning and Public Engagement at the Museum, is seeking a full-time Civic Science Fellow to contribute to the Museum's efforts to develop content, programming, and evaluation about civic science engagement. Their primary responsibility is to carry out a collaboratively designed project from start to finish and prepare a culminating product (e.g., a landscape analysis and communication plan, community engagement guidelines, exhibition, or public program). In addition, the Civic Science Fellow will participate in fellow-required in-person and remote learning opportunities, including member meetings, a Civic Science Fellow Convening, and Civic Science Labs and support departmental civic science efforts.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

The expected salary for the Civic Science Fellow is $70,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience.

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.