Associate, Community Relations

About the position

The Associate, Community Relations will be part of the External Affairs team at LA28, responsible for developing and maintaining the organization's reputation and fostering relationships with key external stakeholders. This role is integral in planning and delivering the Games for Los Angeles and the nation, while creating a lasting legacy beyond the event. The Community Relations team engages with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, community organizations, and private sector partners, to ensure a positive impact on the Los Angeles region.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution and tracking of public-facing engagements, programs, initiatives and activities connected to planning and delivering the Games in venue cities.
• Track relevant KPIs to advance the goals of the LA28 Impact & Sustainability Plan.
• Aggregate LA28 historical engagement data to help tell the story of LA28’s positive impact on the Los Angeles region.
• Project manage the development of updates and reports to venue and host city constituents.
• Support internal communications across multiple platforms.
• Research pertinent information, news, data, public policies, etc. relative to LA28 stakeholders; analyze stakeholder interests, concerns, and expectations to inform strategic decision-making.
• Manage schedules and organize internal and external meetings, conference calls, and events, ensuring that all logistics are planned and executed seamlessly.
• Coordinate collaborations and meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and presentation decks and capture notes.
• Assist in developing, editing, and refining communications materials for community outreach and engagement activities.
• Assist in tracking and organizing community engagement data and metrics tied to LA28’s impact commitments.

Requirements

• 2+ years of full-time work experience in public relations, corporate social responsibility, community affairs, nonprofit sector, community organizing and government relations.
• Demonstrated experience working with data, preferably in a role supporting internal and external data collection and management.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills, scheduling, and calendar management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to completion.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Fluency working with Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Understanding of social impact topics such as community business, workforce development, environmental justice, and human rights.
• Well-developed understanding of the Los Angeles region.
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor’s degree in public affairs, political science, communications, urban planning and development or a related field.
• Extremely detail oriented with command of productivity and collaboration tools (Office360, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Salesforce, etc.).
• Passion for sports, community engagement, or involvement in large-scale events.

Benefits

• Annual base salary range of $70,000.00 - $75,000.00.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-profile environment with multiple stakeholders.