Senior Associate, Vehicle Access and Parking Permits

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

You will help shape how vehicles access and park at venues across Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, supporting the Manager, VAPPs, with the allocation and distribution of Vehicle Access and Parking Permits (VAPPs) to internal and external stakeholders while keeping permit data accurate and requests moving. In the years leading up to the Games, you will help establish the processes, training, and stakeholder communication that make the permit program dependable, then lead a shift in the VAPP Office providing live operational support during the Games.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand vehicle access and parking needs and answer permit questions.
• Assist the VAPP Manager with the allocation and distribution of Vehicle Access and Parking Permits across stakeholder groups.
• Track permit requests, allocations, and distribution, maintaining accurate records and reports that inform planning decisions.
• Develop and deliver presentations and training that help stakeholders and teammates understand VAPP policies and processes.
• Lead a shift providing live support from the VAPP Office at Games time, resolving access and parking issues as they arise.

Required Competencies

• 4+ years of professional experience in transportation, logistics, or operations, with the flexibility to adapt as plans and priorities change.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to present, train, and explain permit processes clearly to stakeholders at every level.
• Proven experience in data tracking & management, using advanced Excel functionalities and our LA28 dedicated tools to maintain accurate allocation records, trackers, and reports.
• Strong computer literacy and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize conflicting demands and meet fixed deadlines.
• Rapid decision making under time pressure, with sound judgment when resolving live access and parking issues.

Valued Experience

• Experience supporting events or large-scale event operations.
• Proficiency in Spanish, French, or other languages.
• Experience with stock management or inventory tracking.
• Team leadership experience, including guiding colleagues through a shift.
• Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

What We Offer

• A front-line role shaping how stakeholders and vehicles reach venues during the Games.
• Hands-on experience helping create a permit program from planning through live operations.
• Cross-functional exposure across transport, venue, and partner teams that builds durable skills.
• A collaborative team that values accuracy, ownership, and clear stakeholder communication.

What This Role Means for the Games

Every vehicle that reaches a venue on time depends on the right permit in the right hands, so your work helps athletes, partners, and workforce arrive smoothly, contributing to secure, well-organized venues and a Games experience that leaves a lasting impact on Los Angeles.

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.
• May be required to lift and carry bulky and/or heavy boxes.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $73,000 - $98,000. 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.

Accommodation

LA28 is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require an accommodation at any stage, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.