Associate, Event and Venue Management

About the role

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance for any positions. If you are based outside the Los Angeles area, we still welcome your application - we value talent from all geographic backgrounds and want to hear from you if you are able to work on-site in LA.

Role Purpose

Keep an Event and Venue Management cluster organized, informed and ready for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. You will provide administrative, project management and contract management support across cluster deliverables, manage communications with venue partners on behalf of the Cluster Head, and coordinate with the central EVM team so commitments are actioned within agreed timeframes. During the Games, you will manage the Venue Operations Center, prepare daily briefing and reporting materials, and give the Event General Manager dependable operational support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for cluster deliverables, preparing presentations and briefing materials, scheduling meetings and following up on outstanding actions.
• Deliver venue project management support through status reports, deliverable tracking and task lists, and coordinate the cluster RADIO Tracker.
• Manage communications with venue partners on site visits and information requests, exercising sound judgement so messaging suits each audience.
• Support contract management by documenting agreement issues, summarizing key provisions and tracking timelines for contract deliverables.
• Manage the Venue Operations Center at Games-time, maintaining the daily run sheet, pass distribution, incident systems, briefings and MOC reports.

Required Competencies

• 2+ years of relevant experience in project coordination, data management or operational support within dynamic event, sport or complex organizational settings.
• Strong communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to address and resolve conflicts across teams holding differing priorities.
• Extremely detail-oriented, with excellent organizational, operational and program execution skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills, working independently while knowing when to seek feedback, and prioritizing under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making.

Valued Experience

• Prior experience in event planning or venue operations.
• Experience supporting high-stakes events such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• Experience maintaining incident management systems or daily operational reporting.
• Familiarity with contract tracking and venue partner coordination.

What We Offer

• Help shape how an Event and Venue Management cluster prepares for Olympic and Paralympic competition.
• Collaborate with cluster leaders, venue partners and Functional Areas across a complex operating environment.
• Build project, contract and venue operations skills that contribute to future major events.
• Experience the energy of a Venue Operations Center during the 2028 Games.

What This Role Means for the Games

Venues succeed when information moves quickly and accurately. Your coordination, reporting and Venue Operations Center management give cluster leaders and the Event General Manager the clarity to make confident decisions, delivering excellence and co-creation for athletes, spectators and every stakeholder.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
• 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.
• 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.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $30.29 - $35.00. 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.