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Location: Chicago, IL
Position: Patty Gerstenblith Legal Fellowship in Art, Museum, and Cultural Heritage Law
FLSA Status: Exempt
Our Mission: Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, the Field Museum of Natural History has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history.
Join our team and enjoy a benefits package that truly supports your well-being and lifestyle:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, dental, vision plans, and even pet insurance.
- Financial Security: Life and disability benefits plus a 403(b) savings plan to help you plan for the future.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays to ensure you have time to recharge and spend with loved ones.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy great employee discounts and complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions.
The Patty Gerstenblith Fellowship in Art, Museum, and Cultural Heritage Law is a two-year position for early-career attorneys (a one-year term may be considered upon request). The Fellow will gain first-hand experience in the legal questions and practical concerns related to repatriation, acquisitions, provenance, research, and exhibition of scientific specimens and items of cultural heritage, as well as the broad range of other legal concerns facing not-for-profits, providing the Fellow with experiences applicable to counseling museums and other cultural organizations. The Fellowship will provide professional development opportunities, including conference attendance and an opportunity to complete a relevant professional certification.
The Legal Fellow reports to the General Counsel and serves as part of the Museum’s in-house legal team. The Office of General Counsel protects the legal interests of the Museum, providing advice and counsel to senior management and other staff members in all departments of the Museum on a variety of matters, including but not limited to, non-profit governance, collections management practices, labor and employment, compliance, risk management, contracts, intellectual property, charitable contributions, and cultural property.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides legal support and assistance to the Museum Repatriation Center regarding NAGPRA compliance and related legal issues.
- Assists the Collections Center with provenance research and analysis of collections items and potential acquisitions, compliance with cultural property laws and other import/export requirements.
- Assists in identifying legal risks to the Museum and recommends appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
- Drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts, transactional agreements, and other legal documents in a variety of areas.
- Works closely with Museum staff to ensure that projects, procedures, contracts, and other documents meet the Museum’s needs and protect the Museum’s interests.
- Assists in designing, drafting, and reviewing Museum policies and procedures; provides guidance on best practices.
- Monitors compliance with applicable laws and regulations and recommends policy and contract changes, as necessary.
- Keeps informed of emerging legal issues which may affect the Museum and provides advice and counsel on such.
- Provides other legal assistance as required.
Education and Experience:
- Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA accredited institution.
- Candidate must be in their first five years of practice.
- Licensed to practice law in Illinois or eligible for and achieve admission or waive in to the Illinois Bar within a reasonable timeframe; must maintain law license for duration of employment.
- Candidates awaiting bar exam results are welcome to apply.
- Experience or demonstrated interest in working with museums, cultural organizations, not-for-profits, or institutions of higher education preferred.
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent legal, analytical, drafting, and written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels within the organization.
- Experience in reviewing and drafting a variety of transactional agreements and legal documents.
- Ability to prioritize, meet multiple, concurrent deadlines, and oversee a variety of projects to successful conclusion, working both independently and as part of a group.
- Ability to develop and sustain collaborative, collegial relationships with varied internal clients and external constituencies.
- Sound and practical business judgement and common sense; high standards for integrity.
- Ability and willingness to gain expertise and perform work in unfamiliar areas of the law.
Applications must include the following:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- A personal statement (not to exceed 500 words) describing your interest in art, museum, and cultural heritage law and how this Fellowship will support your career goals
- Three professional or academic references
Supervision Received:
Receives supervision by the General Counsel
Supervision Exercised:
The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities
Work Hours:
35 hours/week
Term:
Two years; a one-year term may be considered upon request.
Hybrid Eligibility:
Eligible
Location:
1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60605
Union Representation: This position is union exempt
Pay Range: $65,000 - 80,000/annually
PLEASE READ: When you apply for multiple positions, please make sure to delete your previous resume and cover letter and upload the latest version of your resume and cover letter that is relevant to the job you are applying for, every time you apply. This will help our hiring managers access the correct documents. Please note that removing the resume and cover letter will not delete any previously submitted resumes and cover letters.
The Field Museum is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, embracing diversity, and fostering mutual respect. We value the unique perspectives each team member brings, which empowers our ability to innovate and overcome challenges.
At the Field Museum, we are dedicated to making our career website and recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you encounter any difficulty when using or accessing our online application, or if you need a reasonable accommodation for completing your application, participating in interviews, or any other part of the selection process, please reach out to us at recruitment@fieldmuseum.org.
Department: Office of VP and General Counsel
Location: Chicago, IL
Position: Patty Gerstenblith Legal Fellowship in Art, Museum, and Cultural Heritage Law
FLSA Status: Exempt
Our Mission: Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, the Field Museum of Natural History has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history.
Join our team and enjoy a benefits package that truly supports your well-being and lifestyle:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, dental, vision plans, and even pet insurance.
- Financial Security: Life and disability benefits plus a 403(b) savings plan to help you plan for the future.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays to ensure you have time to recharge and spend with loved ones.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy great employee discounts and complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions.
The Patty Gerstenblith Fellowship in Art, Museum, and Cultural Heritage Law is a two-year position for early-career attorneys (a one-year term may be considered upon request). The Fellow will gain first-hand experience in the legal questions and practical concerns related to repatriation, acquisitions, provenance, research, and exhibition of scientific specimens and items of cultural heritage, as well as the broad range of other legal concerns facing not-for-profits, providing the Fellow with experiences applicable to counseling museums and other cultural organizations. The Fellowship will provide professional development opportunities, including conference attendance and an opportunity to complete a relevant professional certification.
The Legal Fellow reports to the General Counsel and serves as part of the Museum’s in-house legal team. The Office of General Counsel protects the legal interests of the Museum, providing advice and counsel to senior management and other staff members in all departments of the Museum on a variety of matters, including but not limited to, non-profit governance, collections management practices, labor and employment, compliance, risk management, contracts, intellectual property, charitable contributions, and cultural property.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides legal support and assistance to the Museum Repatriation Center regarding NAGPRA compliance and related legal issues.
- Assists the Collections Center with provenance research and analysis of collections items and potential acquisitions, compliance with cultural property laws and other import/export requirements.
- Assists in identifying legal risks to the Museum and recommends appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
- Drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts, transactional agreements, and other legal documents in a variety of areas.
- Works closely with Museum staff to ensure that projects, procedures, contracts, and other documents meet the Museum’s needs and protect the Museum’s interests.
- Assists in designing, drafting, and reviewing Museum policies and procedures; provides guidance on best practices.
- Monitors compliance with applicable laws and regulations and recommends policy and contract changes, as necessary.
- Keeps informed of emerging legal issues which may affect the Museum and provides advice and counsel on such.
- Provides other legal assistance as required.
Education and Experience:
- Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA accredited institution.
- Candidate must be in their first five years of practice.
- Licensed to practice law in Illinois or eligible for and achieve admission or waive in to the Illinois Bar within a reasonable timeframe; must maintain law license for duration of employment.
- Candidates awaiting bar exam results are welcome to apply.
- Experience or demonstrated interest in working with museums, cultural organizations, not-for-profits, or institutions of higher education preferred.
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent legal, analytical, drafting, and written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels within the organization.
- Experience in reviewing and drafting a variety of transactional agreements and legal documents.
- Ability to prioritize, meet multiple, concurrent deadlines, and oversee a variety of projects to successful conclusion, working both independently and as part of a group.
- Ability to develop and sustain collaborative, collegial relationships with varied internal clients and external constituencies.
- Sound and practical business judgement and common sense; high standards for integrity.
- Ability and willingness to gain expertise and perform work in unfamiliar areas of the law.
Applications must include the following:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- A personal statement (not to exceed 500 words) describing your interest in art, museum, and cultural heritage law and how this Fellowship will support your career goals
- Three professional or academic references
Supervision Received:
Receives supervision by the General Counsel
Supervision Exercised:
The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities
Work Hours:
35 hours/week
Term:
Two years; a one-year term may be considered upon request.
Hybrid Eligibility:
Eligible
Location:
1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60605
Union Representation: This position is union exempt
Pay Range: $65,000 - 80,000/annually
PLEASE READ: When you apply for multiple positions, please make sure to delete your previous resume and cover letter and upload the latest version of your resume and cover letter that is relevant to the job you are applying for, every time you apply. This will help our hiring managers access the correct documents. Please note that removing the resume and cover letter will not delete any previously submitted resumes and cover letters.
The Field Museum is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, embracing diversity, and fostering mutual respect. We value the unique perspectives each team member brings, which empowers our ability to innovate and overcome challenges.
At the Field Museum, we are dedicated to making our career website and recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you encounter any difficulty when using or accessing our online application, or if you need a reasonable accommodation for completing your application, participating in interviews, or any other part of the selection process, please reach out to us at recruitment@fieldmuseum.org.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Senior Art Director
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS evaluates whether your degree is in a field directly related to art direction. A degree in graphic design, visual communications, or fine arts strengthens your petition. A business or unrelated humanities degree may trigger an RFE requiring additional evidence.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Senior Art Director roles by employers who have filed LCAs for this specific title. That filing history signals the employer understands the H-1B process and has infrastructure to sponsor again.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for art director roles before you receive or accept an offer.
Document your portfolio as specialty occupation evidence
Assemble a portfolio that demonstrates theoretical and practical application of design principles, not just executional output. USCIS looks for evidence that the role requires specialized knowledge a generalist couldn't perform without a relevant degree.
Confirm your role maps to the correct SOC code
Senior Art Director typically maps to SOC 27-1011 in DOL and USCIS filings. Review the O*NET profile for this code to confirm your job duties align. A mismatch between your offer letter and the SOC code can delay LCA certification.
Plan your petition timeline around the October 1 start date
H-1B cap-subject petitions can only start employment on October 1. USCIS opens registration in March. If you're negotiating a start date with an employer, build backward from October 1 to set realistic expectations on both sides.
H-1B Visa Senior Art Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Art Director role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS recognizes Senior Art Director as a specialty occupation because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, fine arts, or a closely related field. Your offer letter should describe duties that require that specific theoretical and practical knowledge, not just general creative judgment or managerial oversight.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Senior Art Director positions?
Advertising agencies, publishing houses, entertainment studios, technology companies with in-house creative teams, and consumer brands with large marketing departments are the most common H-1B sponsors for Senior Art Director roles. You can browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, filtered specifically for this job title and location.
What happens if my art director job duties span multiple departments?
USCIS evaluates the primary duties of the role, not a broad job description. If your offer letter lists duties across brand, UX, and motion design, work with your employer's immigration counsel to draft a petition that centers the specialty occupation argument on the dominant function. Vague or sprawling duty lists are a common RFE trigger for creative roles.
Can my employer start my H-1B in the middle of a fiscal year?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions can only authorize employment beginning October 1 of the fiscal year for which you were selected in the lottery. If your employer is cap-exempt, such as a university or nonprofit research institution, they can file at any time with no October 1 restriction and no lottery requirement.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect art director roles specifically?
The DOL assigns prevailing wages to art director positions by geography and experience level, from Level I through Level IV. Senior roles typically map to Level III or IV, which carry higher wage floors than entry-level filings. Your employer certifies in the LCA that your offered salary meets or exceeds that floor before USCIS will adjudicate the petition. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the current floor for your city before finalizing your offer.