Who We Hire For.
We hire for cultural intelligence first and functional expertise second. Not because functional expertise doesn’t matter, it matters enormously, but because cultural intelligence is the harder thing to develop, and the more consequential one for the work we do.
At Cultural Relevance, every team member regardless of role is expected to understand the communities we serve, engage with them authentically, and bring that understanding into their work.
What We Look For.
Cultural Fluency
You understand the lived experiences, cultural contexts, and economic realities of the communities CR serves, not from a distance, but from genuine engagement.
Ownership Mentality
You treat the work as yours, not because it is, but because that's the only way to do it well. You don't wait to be told when something needs to happen.
Builder's Tolerance
CR is building infrastructure that doesn't fully exist yet. Things will change. Processes will evolve. You need to be energized by that, not destabilized by it.
Direct Communication
You say what you think. We operate in a culture of honest feedback, clear expectations, and direct conversation. Indirect communication is expensive.
Mission Alignment
You believe the New Majority Economy is real, that Cultural Relevance's work matters, and that the communities we serve deserve elite-level support. This is not optional.
Our Commitments to You.
- — Fair Pay. A compensation philosophy that reflects the seniority and impact of your role, not the leverage we have in a negotiation.
- — Authentic inclusion. A culture where your cultural identity and lived experience are an asset, not a subject to be managed.
- — Ecosystem Access. Direct access to the CR ecosystem: Capital Fund, Speakers Bureau, Culture Collective; as a benefit of being part of the team.
- — Transparency. Honest feedback, clear expectations, and a leadership team that tells you where you stand.
- — Meaningful Work. The opportunity to do the most important work of your career at the intersection of culture, business, and community.