Associate, Mascot and Education

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance 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 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. Position Summary and Key Responsibilities The Associate supports the day-to-day planning, coordination, and operational delivery of LA28’s Mascot and Education Programs, with potential support across OFX initiatives. This role plays a critical part in ensuring programs are well-organized, data-driven, and executed efficiently through strong project coordination, timeline management, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration. Role reports into Director - Brand Strategy, Mascot & Education. Key Responsibilities Project Management & Operational Planning Manage the build and continuous optimiz ation of project management plans , integrated timelines, and Gantt charts under the direction of Mascot and Education Program Leadership Drive project activities , timelines, milestones, and work plans across multiple program areas Manage and c onsolidate vendor-provided schedules and timelines into integrated internal program timelines and translate external milestones into clear internal work plans Monitor vendor timelines to identify risks, misalignment, or feasibility concerns, and flag recommended adjustments to ensure key milestones are achieved Organize and synthesize data from multiple sources to support planning, execution, and leadership decision-making Operational Tracking & Reporting D esign and m aintain project trackers , planning documents, and shared documentation systems Prepare weekly and ad-hoc status reports for leadership that clearly communicate progress, risks, upcoming milestones, and key decisions - ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency Track changes to project schedules and vendor timelines and internal schedules , ensuring impacts are documented properly Maintain version control and documentation for timeline updates, approvals, and any other documents as needed Cross-Functional Coordination Own communication and information sharing across internal teams, vendors , and other key stakeholders S chedule and support project meetings, including note-taking , action-item tracking, and follow-up Design and manage document sharing processes across working groups Build strong working relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely information sharing Escalate timeline concerns, dependencies, and unresolved issues to team leadership as needed Games-Time Support Support program administration and operations during large-scale activations and during Games-time execution P rovide operational support on-site as needed to help ensure successful execution of programs and events Background and Requirements Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-changing environment Proven ability to maintain consistent reporting and documentation standards…