Associate, Volunteer Experience

LA28 (Web)
Los Angeles, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with event operations experience who can manage high-volume onboarding and lead teams in a welcoming environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with event operations or volunteer program leadership experience and a warm, professional demeanor
    — “Serve as onsite operational lead, coordinating daily schedules, staffing plans, session delivery, volunteer flow, check-in, and wayfinding.”
  • Individuals with a background in sports, nonprofit, or hospitality environments and a track record of supervising teams
    — “Experience in an Olympic, Paralympic, sports, nonprofit, or hospitality environment.”
  • Professionals skilled in using Microsoft Office and volunteer management tools with a focus on efficiency and detail
    — “Experience using Microsoft Office and managing information in databases, CRM systems, or similar volunteer management tools.”

Things to consider

  • The role demands significant in-office time, including evenings and weekends, with no remote flexibility.
    — “Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.”
  • The position entails long-term commitment through the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
    — “Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience managing large-scale events or volunteer programs in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Experience supporting high-volume operations with large numbers of participants.”
  • Highlight your ability to lead and resolve issues in dynamic, on-site environments.
    — “Resolving issues in real time against operational standards.”
  • Demonstrate your communication skills by sharing examples of managing stakeholder interactions.
    — “Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and warmly with volunteers, partners, and stakeholders.”
  • If applicable, highlight bilingual or multilingual capabilities to align with the valued experience section.
    — “Bilingual or multilingual language skills to support volunteers and visitors.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • manage day-to-day operations of the Volunteer Experience Center
  • coordinate schedules and staffing plans
  • oversee assessment, onboarding, training, and engagement sessions
  • partner with internal stakeholders for project tracking and readiness planning
Typical background
volunteer programscustomer serviceevent operations

Skills & requirements

Required

Volunteer Program ManagementEvent OperationsCustomer ServiceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeDatabase Management

Preferred

Bilingual Or MultilingualOlympic/paralympic ExperienceHigh-volume OperationsSupervising Temporary Workforce

Stack & domain

Volunteer ProgramsCustomer ServiceEvent OperationsWorkforce OperationsMicrosoft OfficeDatabase ManagementCRM SystemsVolunteer Management ToolsCommunicationOrganizationAttention To DetailTeamworkNonprofit

About the role

Original posting from LA28 (Web) via Greenhouse

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance for any positions.

If you are based outside the Los Angeles area, we still welcome your application — we value talent from all geographic backgrounds and want to hear from you if you are able to work on-site in LA.

Role Purpose

You will help shape the volunteer experience for thousands of individuals that will support the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, from Pre-Games preparation through to Games-time delivery. As Associate, Volunteer Experience, you will help drive the end-to-end volunteer journey, with a focus on delivery of the day-to-day operations at the Volunteer Experience Center (VXC). You will play a role in supporting operational plans and boosting volunteer morale to ensure that every volunteer feels prepared and valued to successfully deliver the Games.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate the day-to-day operations of the Volunteer Experience Center, from pre-Games through to Games-time including logistics, schedules and resources to deliver a welcoming and engaging experience for all volunteer candidates.

Coordinate the successful delivery of volunteer assessments including both the in-person and virtual experience, assisting with associated training activities, and delivering volunteer engagement activities.

Oversee all Volunteer Support Crew operations and engagement efforts as well support operational paid staff as needed.

Support delivery of the volunteer reward and recognition program from Pre-Games to Games- time ensuring all LA28 volunteers are motivated and engaged throughout the journey.

Required Competencies

Minimum 3 years of experience in volunteer programs, customer service, event operations, workforce operations, or a related field.

Bachelor's degree; or 3 years of equivalent experience in volunteer programs, event operations, or workforce operations.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and warmly with volunteers, partners, and stakeholders.

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Experience using Microsoft Office and managing information in databases, CRM systems, or similar volunteer management tools.

Valued Experience

Bilingual or multilingual language skills.

Experience in an Olympic, Paralympic, sports, nonprofit, or hospitality environment.

Experience supporting high-volume operations with large numbers of participants.

What We Offer

Being part of an experience that prepares thousands of pre-Games and Games-time volunteers.

Central to a busy, people-centered operation from day one.

A welcoming Volunteer team that values care, energy, and teamwork.

A front-row role in delivering the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

What This Role Means for the Games

Every volunteer who walks into the Volunteer Experience Center meets the Games through you. A smooth, welcoming experience prepares volunteers to deliver their best for athletes, fans, and visitors at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This role is primarily an operational role located at the Volunteer Experience Center in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles and will require mostly evening and weekend working hours.

The role is not full-time in an office environment.

Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles Office as required (non-operational/non-event periods only)

When in office, the LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.

Hours of work will vary, but will primarily involve evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak operational and event periods.

Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $70,500 – $82,000. 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.

Accommodation

LA28 is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Equal Opportunity

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 experience a candidate can add to our team.

Source: LA28 (Web) careers (Greenhouse)

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