VNI Senior Associate, Venue Development

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.

LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences.

The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community’s creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.

The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors. 

Values and Behaviors:

• Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy
• Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
• Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
• Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
• Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo

VNI Senior Associate, Venue Development

The VNI (Venues and Infrastructure) team plays a critical role in delivering competition and non-competition venues that are functional, innovative, and fully accessible for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. As part of the larger Games Planning & Delivery group, the VNI team ensures that all venues are designed and developed with the highest standards for functionality, sustainability, and inclusion. 

Reporting to VNI Sr. Manager, the VNI Senior Associate, Venue Development will support the planning and coordination of VNI subfunctions, including Venue Development and Program Management. This role will focus on team support, monitoring project timelines and collaborating with stakeholders at a department level. 

The successful candidate will be eager to learn, adaptable and have excellent project management skills.  Additionally, candidate will embody LA28’s values and behaviors in comportment and work product.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordination 

• Collaborate with internal functional areas (FAs) to support the development of Venue Infrastructure 
• Support the integration of Venue Infrastructure sub streams and overall coordination of the department 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Work closely with internal and external design teams, including Venue Management, Accessibility, and Games Operations, to ensure cohesive planning and delivery of venue infrastructure 
• Facilitate collaboration between internal teams ensuring alignment on deliverables and timelines 
• Support problem-solving efforts related to venue planning and execution 
• Resolve functional area requests and outputs across the VNI team 

Background & Qualifications:

• Minimum4+ years of relevant experience in either event/entertainment, sports, or architectural design.
• Familiarity with sports and event planning preferred. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders (clients) and build strong cross-functional relationships
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated competence in Revit and AutoCAD.   Familiarity with other design programs such us as Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS, Forma, Rhino highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present information efficaciously.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to work on-site in an office environment, based in Los Angeles, CA, with occasional travel to venue sites (10% time)
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment 
• Support LA28 operational activity during lead up to Olympic and Paralympic Games

Position Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required or equivalent work experience.  Preference given to candidates with backgrounds in space planning, AEC workflows (Architecture-Engineering-Construction), environmental design, and large-scale events.

Expectations:

• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to think critically and discern the right course of action with little guidance.
• Willingness to occasionally visit venues and work on-site as needed.
• General support to the core VNI team.

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $73,000.00 - $95,000.00. 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 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.