Lord Cultural Resources - Consultant

Location: California (Hybrid, 1-2 days minimum in office)

Report to: Senior Consultant

About Lord Cultural Resources

Lord Cultural Resources is the global practice leader in cultural sector planning. We offer a range of services for cities and counties, museums, science centers, gardens, conservatories, cultural centers, universities, and heritage sites around the globe. Since the firm’s founding in 1981, we have helped to create, plan, and operate cultural spaces and places in more than 460 cities, in 57 countries and six continents. We aspire to strengthen belonging, learning, and gaining strength from the many communities of gender, culture, race, and ethnicity we serve. Join us to make the world a better place through culture.

About The Role

Lord Cultural Resources is seeking an entry-level Consultant to join our West Coast team. This is an opportunity for a California-based emerging professional with a background or interest in arts, culture, and creative industries to gain experience working at the intersection of cultural planning, public art, and museum strategy. The ideal candidate brings curiosity-fueled initiative, excellent research and writing skills, and a foundational understanding of cultural ecosystems—whether through academic study, internship experience, or early professional roles. As part of our collaborative consulting team, you will contribute to a range of projects that support cities, organizations, and artists in the advancement of arts and culture. We are seeking a strong and motivated collaborator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working on diverse projects, and is comfortable as an individual contributor to multi-team endeavors.

Qualifications

• Direct experience (internships are acceptable) working in a museum or cultural institution.
• Familiarity with the U.S. arts and culture landscape, including nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and philanthropic foundations.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, including familiarity with pivot-tables and cross-tabulation and modeling of raw data.
• Proficiency with additional languages such as Spanish, French, German, or Arabic.

We value lived experience, creative thinking, and community knowledge as well as formal credentials. If this position resonates with you, please apply—even if you don’t check every box.

Benefits

• Healthcare and benefits

Pay

The salary range is $55-70K, contingent upon skills and experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time permanent role. LA-based candidates are preferred with an expectation to work from the office 1-2 days/week. There may be travel required and ability to travel within the USA is a requirement.