Director, Cultural Olympiad

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. Director, Cultural Olympiad Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President (SVP), Cultural Olympiad & Stakeholder Events, and working in close alignment with the Vice-President/Executive Director of the Cultural Olympiad, the Director will lead the dedicated team responsible for the operational planning, strategic development, and hands-on execution of LA28’s signature cultural program. Held in the lead-up and adjacent to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Cultural Olympiad is a foundational deliverable and a core requirement mandated by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), that transforms the host city into a living stage for arts, culture and human creativity alongside the Games. While early Olympic Games featured medal events in sculpture, painting, music, literature and architecture; the model for the Cultural Olympiad programming used today shifts from competitions to community focused arts festivals and public programming. The LA28 Cultural Olympiad will celebrate and uplift the diverse culture of Los Angeles through original programming, partner collaborations and community-led grassroots events in signature disciplines that include Fashion, Film, Food, Performing Arts and Visual Arts. More information can be found HERE . The ideal candidate is an established leader within the cultural sector, having successfully served at the helm of or in leadership at a major cultural institution or high-impact non-profit organization in the cultural space. This role requires a leader who is equally fluent in public speaking, civic advocacy, and community-centered education as they are in the rigorous operational mechanics, systems design, and project management frameworks necessary to deliver complex, large-scale cultural initiatives. The Director will ensure the program powerfully engages both Southern California’s diverse local communities as well as the international visitors attending the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Key Responsibilities Direct, mentor, and oversee a multi-disciplinary team comprising Managers, Associates, Interns, and Fellows, ensuring highly coordinated operational workflows, clear accountability, and professional development Translate the Cultural Olympiad’s strategic framework and overarching vision into detailed, actionable, and phased operational and project timelines to ensure flawless execution of all programming Formulate and manage the formal guidelines, application process, vetting, and approval protocols of community stakeholder programming required for inclusion in the program Work closely with the Vice President/Executive Director to identify, develop, and operationalize innovative programming across the Cultural Olympiad’s core disciplines: Fashion, Film, Food, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts Collaborate with…