Director, National Engagement

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

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 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. 

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

Director, National Engagement:

The Government Affairs team engages regularly with a wide range of stakeholders, including elected and appointed officials and their staff at the international, federal, state, and local levels. LA28’s Sr. Director of National Engagement will lead numerous multi-state efforts and work closely with the internal and external teams who will conceive, develop, manage, and execute the Olympic & Paralympic Torch Relays and additional Games activations outside of California for the Los Angeles 2028 Games. They will be responsible for leading strategies and developing key initiatives to engage all 50 states, creating a sense of excitement and anticipation across the country. 

The candidate should exhibit strong leadership and managerial skills, particularly the ability to set clear direction, organize teams, and drive results with diverse unique stakeholders. This position will be highly cross-functional and will require collaboration with 75+ municipalities across the country that may be hosting events in support of the Games. They will be an expert at navigating legislative and administrative processes at the various levels of government across the country and shepherding an agenda through those processes effectively and with public support. Responsibilities will include leading required coordination to secure necessary approvals from public agencies for transportation, public safety, and other key operational priorities. 

This role will report to the SVP, Government Affairs. 

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Execution 

• Lead nationwide activation strategy to engage and drive excitement in all 50 states in Games planning; Own key operational milestones for government engagement
• Ensure all plans comply with US Government and Olympic and Paralympic protocols and regulations
• Collaborate with external partners including event production, event management and internal LA28 functional areas, including but not limited to Fan Engagement and Experiences, Transportation, and Commer