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 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community’s diversity and creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.

The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors. 

Our Vision is to collectively create what’s next by harnessing sport, community and the power of our differences. Our Mission is to create an unparalleled Paralympic and Olympic Games for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people.

Values and Behaviors:

  • Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
  • Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy
  • Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
  • Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
  • Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
  • Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo

Manager, Accommodations Stakeholder Relations

Reporting into the Senior Manager of Stakeholder Relations, Accommodations, the Manager, Accommodations Stakeholder Relations will be responsible for assisting in the management of key relationships with hotels, universities, and official Olympic & Paralympic stakeholders to support the development of LA28’s accommodations plan. The role’s objectives include, but are not limited to, client (both internal and external) services, contract management, use and implementation of a custom accommodation CRM system, and support of the broader accommodation team’s priorities.

Each individual on the Accommodations Stakeholder Relations team focuses specifically on one of the following stakeholder groups: Broadcast and Press, International Federations (IFs), National Organizing Committees (NOCs), or Marketing Partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Relationship Management

  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Broadcast and Press groups, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), National Olympic and Paralympic Committees, International Federations, Marketing Partners, LA28’s Commercial Hospitality partner, and internal LA28 Workforce stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the accommodations plan.
  • Manage stakeholders' engagement, problem resolution and escalation, and relationship building (i.e., education process, incoming questions, and queries about LA28 accommodations, etc.)
  • Organize and facilitate site visits to hotels for stakeholders.
  • Build and nurture strong relationships with hotel partners, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with LA28’s accommodations goals.

Strategic Operational Support

  • Support the development of the Accommodations Games Guides and communication plan.
  • Develop understanding of key accommodations and operational needs of Broadcast and Press stakeholders
  • Liaise with internal functional areas to gain feedback on allocation plans.
  • Assist in integrating accommodations operational plans with other internal functional areas to ensure coordination.
  • Facilitate stakeholder interaction with Accommodation Management System software.
  • Distribute and facilitate gathering of Accommodation Allocation Agreements and Invoices.
  • Level up issues that need more awareness by overall accommodations team or internal functional areas.
  • Input and facilitate rate gathering from hotels.

General

  • Develop strong, respectful relationships and build credibility with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Prepare presentations for staff and key stakeholders.
  • Manage your specific stakeholder group’s project plan, collaborating with relevant teammates and external partners where relevant.
  • Coordinate key meetings to meet project plan timelines and summarize / track critical action items moving forward.
  • Develop a regular working relationship with all other teams and functions at LA 2028.
  • Coordinate key meetings to meet project plan timelines and summarize / track critical action items moving forward.
  • Manage and support hotel releases and invoices, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with LA28 and hotel agreements.
  • Support operations and data management for the accommodations systems, ensuring accurate tracking, analysis, and reporting to support efficient planning and decision-making processes. Proficiently utilize Excel and other data tools to manage complex datasets and streamline workflows.

Background & Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5+ years managing client relationships
  • Experience working with multitude of clients simultaneously
  • Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders and proven success at building excellent working relationships
  • Coordination of large events a plus.
  • Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)

Position Requirements:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent work experience

Expectations:

  • Extremely detail-oriented with excellent analytical and organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong communication, team building, and interpersonal skills
  • Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues
  • Fluent working with Office suite products including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of Los Angeles market is a plus
  • A collaborative mindset; someone who prioritizes the team and fosters a culture of high performance without ego
  • Demonstrated capability to effectively implement and manage change in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.

Submission Requirements:

  • Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $105,000.00. 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.

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. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.

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