LA28

Venue Planning Associate

Pasadena, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $71,000.00 - $75,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Employee wellness programs
Commuter Benefits
Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job Description

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee responsible for planning and delivering the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. As the host city, Los Angeles will welcome the Summer Games for the first time in 32 years and will stage the Olympics for the third time in its history, as well as hosting the Paralympic Games for the first time. This monumental event showcases the city’s legacy, spirit, and commitment to advancing the Olympic and Paralympic Movements. LA28's mission is to create a once-in-a-lifetime experience for athletes, fans, partners, and local communities that reflects the diverse and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in project coordination, data management, or operational support in a fast-paced environment such as event, sports, or complex organizational setting
  • Ability to work successfully with varied audiences showcasing strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to address and resolve conflicts effectively
  • Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational, operational and program execution skills
  • Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently while seeking feedback
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and contribute under pressure, meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
  • Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making
  • Collaborative and flexible approach adapting to changing priorities
  • Committed team player with problem-solving skills
  • Confident self-starter taking initiative
  • Ability to work effectively and independently
  • Resourceful problem solver
  • Monitor industry trends and stay current with developments in sports and entertainment
  • Excitement for the role and Olympic and Paralympic Movement
  • In-person attendance required
  • Ability to travel occasionally to venues within and possibly outside Greater Los Angeles region

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in project coordination, data management, or operational support in a fast-paced environment such as event, sports, or complex organizational setting
  • Prior experience in event planning or venue operations preferred
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational, operational and program execution skills
  • Well-developed problem-solving skills
  • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
  • Commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making
  • Collaborative and flexible approach
  • A committed team player with problem-solving skills
  • Confident self-starter with initiative
  • Resourceful problem solver
  • Knowledge of sports and entertainment industry trends
  • Excitement for the role and opportunity to shape the future of Los Angeles and the Olympic and Paralympic Movement

Job Duties

  • Support cross-functional event and venue operational planning including collating information from internal and external stakeholders, preparing planning materials, developing presentations, coordinating planning sessions, and supporting communication with functional areas and venue partners
  • Provide venue-related project management support including preparing status reports, tracking completion of deliverables, maintaining timelines, and developing and monitoring task lists
  • Track and monitor status of event risks, operational issues, planning decisions, and actions for venue cluster
  • Provide meeting management support including developing, collating and distributing meeting agendas and related materials, inviting participants and tracking attendance, drafting meeting minutes, and following up on meeting action items
  • Assist team with gathering and preparing presentation materials for varied audiences, including internal functional areas, Games stakeholders, and senior leadership
  • Provide contract management support by documenting key agreement issues and distributing to relevant internal functional areas for resolution, summarizing key agreement provisions, and tracking timelines for contract deliverables
  • Track and coordinate site visits with venue partners for internal and external stakeholders including arranging site visit logistics, confirming participants, and communicating instructions as needed
  • Track and coordinate venue-related information requests from stakeholders, organize information, maintain event databases and contacts lists, and distribute information as needed
  • Provide support for new hire onboarding and orientation as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location