Emerging Cultural Planning Specialist

Lord Cultural Resources Inc.; Culver City (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lord Cultural Resources is seeking an entry-level Consultant to join our West Coast team in California. This role offers exposure to cultural planning, public art, and museum strategy, with opportunities to develop research, writing, and project coordination skills in a fast-paced consulting environment.

The position is hybrid (1–2 days in office) with a focus on supporting cities, organizations, and artists.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree from a 4-year accredited university or college in a relevant field of study.
• 1–3 years of relevant or translatable experience in arts administration, urban planning, public art, cultural policy, research, or related field.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Proven research and analytical skills, including the ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace; experience with data visualization or design tools is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Flexible, with the availability to work across time zones based on client needs.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the role of culture in shaping more vibrant and connected communities.
• Familiarity with Lord Cultural Resources’ methodologies and/or willing to excel in them as expressed in The Manual of Museum Planning, 3rd Edition 2012, The Manual of Museum Management, 3rd Edition 2009, The Manual of Museum Exhibitions, 3rd Edition 2022, The Manual of Strategic Planning for Cultural Organizations, 2nd ed. 2017, The Manual of Museum Learning, 2nd ed., 2016 and other publications as required.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams with meetings and document tasks.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research including literature reviews and stakeholder surveys.
• Contribute to project coordination, scheduling, and file organization.
• Identify case studies and trends in cultural policy, public art, and museum practice.
• Support multi-phase client projects, including report production and client collateral.
• Assist in preparing written deliverables such as reports and proposals.
• Participate in brainstorming to develop insights and recommendations.
• Assist with outreach, coordination, and documentation related to stakeholder engagement.
• Synthesize community engagement findings from surveys and interviews.
• Handle administrative tasks like responding to information requests and timesheets.

Skills

Strong writing

Communication skills

Research skills

Time management

Independent worker

Collaborative

Attention to detail

Flexible across time zones

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot tables

Google Workspace

Canva

Job description

Lord Cultural Resources is seeking an entry-level Consultant to join our West Coast team in California. This role offers exposure to cultural planning, public art, and museum strategy, with opportunities to develop research, writing, and project coordination skills in a fast-paced consulting environment.

The position is hybrid (1–2 days in office) with a focus on supporting cities, organizations, and artists.