Associate, Competition Management

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.  

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.  

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them. 

Associate, Competition Management

The Associate, Competition Management will play a critical role within the LA28 Sport team, reporting to the Head of Competition Management and supporting the deliverables, operations and services of the Competition Management sub-function. This role will work within the Competition Management team to support the progression of function planning deliverables and collaborating with other LA28 Functions as needed. Projects supported by this role will include International Federation Visits, Sport Delivery Plans and sport delivery milestones.  

The role will be expected to collaborate within the Sport department as well as other LA28 functions within Games Delivery and Services/Logistics (i.e. Accommodations, Accreditation, Transportation, Logistics, etc.), and across the organization (including but not limited to Workforce, Central Planning, PMO, Finance, Risk). 

Key Responsibilities:

Competition Management 

• Support the day-to-day work of Sport Managers and their respective teams.
• Coordinate International Federation visits to Los Angeles including venue visit requests, itineraries and scheduling.
• Support documentation of milestones and deadlines including creation of presentations, spreadsheets and notes.
• Communicate across functions and sport teams representing the Head of Competitions.
• Validate and update key sport information within the LA28 Data Warehouse and other source of truth documents.
• Assist with cross-functional projects to assist with the integration with Sport Managers.
• Manage the global Competition Management calendar with direction from Sport Managers. 

Administration 

• Support the day-to-day work of the Head of Competition Management.
• Produce documentation including meeting notes, agendas and tracking documents.
• Support and track updates to Sport’s master schedule and milestones
• Coordinate Sport updates, presentations and reports to be used internally and externally to communicate progress and issues within the Sport department
• Manage the reporting cycle across all sport managers with direction from managers
• Support the use and updating of Sport Delivery Plans (SDPs) in collaboration with Sport Managers
• Coordinate Sport Manager input into Games-time IF Services plans for technical officials, including accommodation, transport, air travel, uniforming and other services
• Track and map out expenses across Sport Managers for Observation Travel, IF visit and Consultant contracts.
• Support and track updates to Sport Manager and Competition Management master schedule and milestones
• Organize the Competition Management meeting cadences, managing the team calendar and project updates.
• Manage and support Sport Manager’s SharePoint site coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide team support for the administration of legal and finance documents 

Background & Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience in administration and project management, ideally in the sport’s industry
• Experience working cross-functionally on project administration
• Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills  
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues  
• Fluent working with Office suite products including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint  
• Self-starter with experience in defining tasks, seeking feedback, and evolving work  
• Required proven ability of building good interpersonal relationships with people across the organization, while balancing assertiveness with diplomacy  
• Ability to implement and manage change effectively  
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making 

Position Requirements:

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 

• The position is in Los Angeles with in-person attendance required.
• Some travel  
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment. 

Expectations:

• Ideal candidate will have knowledge of the Olympic and Paralympic Games as well as a background in sport  

• Strong communication, team building, and interpersonal skills  

• A collaborative mindset; someone who prioritizes the team and fosters a culture of high performance without ego  

• Ability to drive own work and complete projects within deadlines  

• Ability to work effectively in a close team environment 

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $30.20 - $35.00/hour. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.