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 LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors.
LA28 Olympian/Paralympian Athlete Fellowship Program - Winter 2025
Program
The LA28 Olympian/Paralympian Fellowship Program is a year-long program with two six-month rotations through LA28’s operational teams. Successful candidates will perform two rotations on separate teams. The first will be January through June 2025 and the second will be July through December 2025. Assignments will be based on interviews and the applicant pool. Fellows will have opportunities to gain work and networking experiences and will be expected to provide feedback.
Salary and Benefits
Fellows will receive a salary and benefits for their one-year commitment: $67,000.00
Candidate Profile
- Must have competed in Olympic or Paralympic Games (summer/winter/any year/USA or any country)
- Must hold current US work permit/employment authorization, no sponsorship will be provided.
- Must be retired from elite international competition and able to work full time.
- Excellent written, verbal skills and analytical ability
- Must live or be willing to relocate to LA area (relocation assistance not provided)
Timeline
- September 15 - Applications open
- October 31 - Applications close
- September - November - Application review and interviews
- November/December – Offers extended
- January 13, 2025 - Program Starts – Fellows begin first rotation
Submission
To apply submit:
- Resume / CV
- Cover letter detailing why you want to work for LA28 and what you would bring to the organization
- From the list below, rank your top five Departments (1-5) in your resume/CV. You may update and resubmit your choices after the interview if needed.
MARKETING
Digital Engagement
LA28's marketing and brand engagement team leads the digital and event experiences of the brand. The marketing department collaborates internally across departments and externally with our audiences (athletes, fans, community, and partners) by providing engaging content through storytelling across channels and fan-centric events.
- Sample Projects/Responsibilities:
- Conduct industry research on new and emerging trends, Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls, and marketing initiatives as well as project specific needs that may arise
- Source, contact, and build relationships with athletes or collaborators to work with as influencers.
- Support the digital team in planning, capturing, and delivering digital assets and content for specific campaigns, at LA28 events in the community and in support of Summer of ’25 initiatives.
- Be a key contributor to brainstorming and planning meetings and share concepts and ideas that support the LA28 brand narrative and social/digital presence.
Brand Design & Look of the Games
The Brand Design and Look of the Games team is responsible for design and delivery of creative assets from a range of work streams including day-to-day creative services, core brand elements, and key milestone projects such as the core graphic, Olympic and Paralympic torches, and victory medals.
- Sample Projects/Responsibilities:
- Note: this role is in support of operations for the team and is NOT a design opportunity .
- Support research efforts to compile information regarding past OCOGs approaches to high profile projects, opportunities for improvement, and key watchouts.
- Contribute to budget reconciliation by tracking approved funds against actuals and reporting on issues that contribute to overspend using Smartsheet tracker.
- Assist team productivity and efficiency using creative services project request board – review project briefs for completeness, escalate requests for additional consideration and schedule stakeholder meetings as needed.
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Impact/Community Relations
Impact/Community Relations is responsible for developing and delivering strategic plans and programs tied to the organization's social impact commitments in youth sports and economic empowerment in the greater Los Angeles region.
- Sample Projects/Responsibilities:
- Data collection and written reports tied to LA28’s commitment to youth sports including tracking and identifying key data from PlayLA, Day of Sport, coach development programs and other community engagement opportunities focused on youth sports
- Support development and programming of the LA28 Career Pathways program which is designed to leverage workshops, career fairs, and campus visits to shine a light on career pathways in the sports and live events industry, especially among underrepresented groups
- Support research and mapping of community organizations in the host city and venue cities that will be integral in supporting the delivery of the Games.
Sustainability
The Sustainability team is responsible for leading a collaborative effort to develop LA28’s sustainability strategy, helping reduce the Games’ footprint across areas including carbon, energy, water, and waste with the support of our Games delivery, commercial, and community partners.
- Sample Projects/Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a roll out plan for LA28’s internal sustainability management system, aligned to the ISO 20121 standard
- Research current and prospective commercial partners to identify potential opportunities to collaborate on sustainability
- Support roll out of LA28’s impact and sustainability plan, including project management, internal communications, social media content, etc.
OTHER LA28 DEPARTMENTS
Athlete Department
LA28’s Athlete Department Team is responsible for ensuring athlete perspectives and viewpoints are integrated into the planning and execution of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- Sample Projects/Responsibilities:
- Assist in the building of Athlete Fellowship programming
- Create reference materials for the Project Management Upskilling Program
- Work closely with management to launch digital media projects
- Organize and manage athlete databases
The annual base salary range for this position is $67,000.00.
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.
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