Community Engagement Lead

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.

Community Engagement Lead

We are hiring Community Engagement Leads for the following locations:

• Long Beach / Anaheim
• Inglewood / Carson
• Downtown LA
• Expo Park
• Coastal (Venice, Trestles, Long Beach)

Community Engagement is responsible for developing and maintaining LA28’s reputation and fostering deep relationships with key external stakeholders across the Games footprint.  Community Engagement is a part of the External Affairs team, which is comprised of interconnected functional areas, including Government Relations, Impact, Community Relations, Human Rights, Protocol, and National Engagement.

The Community Engagement team’s chart of work is to regularly convene a wide range of stakeholders, including non-elected government officials, appointed officials and their staff; community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, labor and non-governmental leaders and organizations; advocacy groups and associations; private sector partners; venue city residents and businesses. In addition, the Community Engagement team works across various functions at LA28 including government relations, city operations, event management, transportation and security.

The Community Engagement Lead will report to the Head of Impact, Legacy and Community Engagement and be integral in helping to plan and deliver the Games for Los Angeles region and the nation while creating a legacy that will last well beyond the mega event.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution and tracking of public-facing engagements and convenings, connected to the operational planning and delivery of the Games 
• Lead the execution and tracking of public-facing engagements and convenings, connected to the operational planning and delivery of the Games
• Drive desired results from convenings for internal stakeholders who rely on the engagements to execute their operational plan.
• Track relevant KPIs to advance the goals of the Community Engagement Strategy and Impact & Sustainability Plan
• Aggregate LA28 historical engagement data to help the story of LA28’s positive impact across the Games footprint and your assigned communities.
• Manage the development of updates and reports to LA28 leadership and the Host City of Los Angeles
• Deliver oral and written internal communications including briefs, presentations, talking points and speaking engagements
• Continually seek and research pertinent information, news, data, public policies, etc. relative to LA28 stakeholders; analyze stakeholder interests, concerns, and expectations to inform strategic decision-making.
• Manage schedules and organize internal and external meetings, conference calls, and events, ensuring that all logistics are planned and executed seamlessly with the support of Community Engagement Associates
• Develop stakeholder lists utilizing current knowledge and expertise of the region and in partnership with community leaders and elected officials
• Assist in tracking and organizing community engagement outreach data and participation numbers tied to LA28’s impact commitments: youth sports, community business and procurement and workforce development.
• Ability to serve as skilled public speaker in community-based settings, including in one-on-one meetings, and small and large group settings.
• Prepare reports and gather data to inform organization and leadership on the effectiveness of outreach

Background & Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in community relations, government relations and/or public affairs and related disciplines.
• 5+ years of management and project management experience focused on the development, implementation, and delivery of community engagement strategies
• Extensive, proven and well-documented community focused track record related to delivering strategies and objectives on complex, large scale and external-facing projects such as large-scale live events, and capital construction projects
• Prior experience with public relations, corporate social responsibility, community affairs, nonprofit sector, community organizing and government relations.
• Good understanding of social impact topics including community business, procurement, workforce development, environmental justice, human rights and other social impact topics.
• Experience and proven ability to deliver a variety of presentations to external stakeholders in public settings.
• Demonstrated ability as an effective communicator with very strong written and verbal communication skills

Expectations:

• Present information concisely to a wide audience of executive level leaders, functional area leaders, staff members, contractors and advisors, governmental agencies and a broad array of community stakeholders
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to re-solve issues.
• The incumbent must be very organized and adept at multitasking; able to handle a wide variety of projects at once and meet tight deadlines.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• This is a full-time, in-person position located at the LA28 office in Los Angeles, California.
• Travel, as needed, to external stakeholder offices, government agencies, venue cities, venues and facilities.
• Ability to work on-site in an open office environment
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.
• Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The annual base salary range for this position is $88,000.00 - $115,000.00. 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 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. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.