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LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.
The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.
Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.
Director, Football City - Nashville, TN
The Event and Venue Management (EVM) teamis responsible forleading the integrated operational planningand operationsat the venue level for all competitionvenues as well assome non-competition venues.At Games Time, the Event and Venue Management team leads and manages the event teams at venues, event delivery, venue communication, and venue issue resolution.
The Football City Director (FCD ) will be responsible for leading the operational planning and delivery of an Olympic Games venue and corresponding non-competition venues in their assigned city .They will also driv ecross-functional operational integration and leadavenue team at Games-time. The role will require significant stakeholder management and majorlarge-scalevenue planning and operational delivery experience.
This role reportsto theHead ofFootballVenues &Sports. Local candidates inthesix (6) remote cities will be given priority consideration: NYC, Columbus, Nashville, St. Louis, San Joseand San Diego.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate cross-functionally, lead the development, optimization, and delivery of venue-based Event Operations plans fo r the venue .
- Lead the venue team to achieve objectives , venue readiness, and deliverables to stakeholders, and venue owner / operator .
- Build strong, productive, and respectful relationships with the venue partner , related stakeholders and local government agencies and serve as the day-to-day venue leadership contact.
- Work cross-functionally to ensure an efficient and effective engagement process with venue partners including managing meeting cadence, stakeholder site visits, venue planning, and operational readiness.
- Work closely with the venue infrastructure and other technical teams to track deliverables.
- Manage venue service levels, identify risks, developing risk mitigation strategies, and leveraging opportunities for creating efficiencies and savings.
- Hire, train, motivate, and lead a diverse, high-performing venue team capable of developing and executing venue operations plans efficiently and effectively.
- Coordinate with venue owners and local authorities to manage the Venue Use Agreement (VUA), ensuring compliance with contractual terms and operational requirements.
- Prepare and deliver written and oral reports on venue agreement and operating planning status to senior leaders and other stakeholders as required in cluding tracking, reporting and solving issues at all phases of the project (planning and operational) .
- Manage venue operations collaborating with all stakeholders including athletes, workforce, spectators, partners, and media focusing on a comprehensive, inclusive, fully accessible venue.
- Establish working relationships and coordinate activities with local authorities and security representatives specific to the venue and the venue approach .
- L ead Functional Areas to create the Event Operati ons Plan and other tools for planning and delivery for not just the competition venue but also training sites, stakeholder hotels and airport .
- Champion and embed the LA28 values and behaviors into all facets of engagement, planning and delivery.
- Minimum8+years of experienceworkingin relevantrolesin the sports and/orevent managementindustry,workingon major Games delivery,ormajor event properties,or eventproductioncompanies.
- Proventrack recordof leadingtheplanning and delivery of large-scale, complex event operations across multiple project phases including planning, readiness, andoperation.
- PastGames o r international football (soccer) experienceis aplu s
- Skillworking with executives and building cross-functional partnershipsand influencing stakeholders across multiple functionalareas
- Experience building and leading diverse, high-performingteams
- Negotiation skills and diplomacy in balancing competing interests
- Experience working within a complex, cross-functionalorganization
- Strong communicationskills both written and oral
- Ability toidentifyissues, analyze problems, and think creatively and innovatively to develop solutions-basedapproaches
- Experience creating, developing,and refining business process andstructure
- Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
- High EQ and strong interpersonal skills with a proventrack recordas a relationship builder
- A high energy level, entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to manage through a period of growth andchange
- Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision making
- Familiarity with and/or experience working in assigned city/marketplace.
- Strategic thinker and tactical operator – Ability to translate strategic plans into effective and efficient operationaldeliveryas well as ability to prioritize
- Leadership – Ability to build, lead and motivate a diverseteam
- Innovative Approach –Ability toidentifyopportunities, developnew ideas,and execute on creative concepts while managing to a budget and fixedtimelines
- Self-starter – Takes initiative toidentifychallenges, gathering inputs from key stakeholders, makes quick decisions, and resolves challengesproactively
- Demonstrate a collaborative and flexible approach, adept at navigating the transitional nature of the organization’sgrowth, andswiftly adapting to changing priorities and requirements with a can-do attitude.
- Autonomous agility – Work effectively and independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Influencing skills – Ability to communicateinformation, drive understanding, alignment and buy-inacross stakeholders and the organization
- Team player – Contribute to a collaborative diverse team environment and work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve objectives
- Problem solver – ability toidentifyissues and develop effective solutions that meet stakeholder needs
- Fluent working with Office suite products including Microsoft Excel and Power-Point
- Excitement for the role and opportunity to help shape the future of Los Angeles and the Olympic and Paralympic Movement
Education:
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- T he po sition will be located in one of the six (6) remote cities with in-person attendance required (NYC, Columbus, Nashville, St. Louis, San Jose, San Diego) .
- The majority ofwork will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment
- Ability to travel occasionally to different venues across the assigned market and possibly to Los Angeles and other remote football citie s.
LA28 is committed to 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.LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws.We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experiencea candidate can add to our team. At LA2028, Inclusion is a core pillar of our values and behaviors. We seek out and embrace diversity of all forms, respect and value different perspectives and strive to build a team that reflects our community. This section of the application process helps us strengthen our hiring practices by mitigating unconscious bias through anonymous data collection. Below is a set of voluntary demographic questions that are part of LA2028’s Inclusion Initiatives. If you choose to fill them out, the responses will be used in aggregate to help us identify areas for improvement in our process. Your response, or your choice not to respond, will NOT be associated with your specific application and will NOT in any way be used in the hiring decision.
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