LA28 Olympian/Paralympian Athlete Fellowship Program: Summer 2026
About The Position
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 diverse 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. The LA28 Olympian/Paralympian Athlete Fellowship Program is a year-long opportunity featuring two six-month rotations across LA28’s operational teams. Successful candidates will complete one rotation from July to December 202 6 and another from J anuary to June 202 7 . Assignments will be determined based on interviews and the applicant pool. Fellows will gain valuable work experience, expand their networks, and provide feedback throughout the program. Since its launch in 2021, the program has supported 44 participants and graduates. These Athlete Fellows have represented 19 countries and competed in 2 4 sports, collectively earning 2 7 Olympic and Paralympic medals across 1 7 editions of the Games.
Requirements
- Must have competed in Olympic or Paralympic Games (Summer/Winter/any year/USA or any country)
- Must hold current US work permit/employment authorization, no sponsorship will be provided.
- Must be retired from elite international competition and able to work full time.
- Excellent written, verbal skills and analytical ability
- Must live or be willing to relocate to LA area ( relocation assistance not provided )
- Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office
Responsibilities
- Assignments will be determined based on interviews and the applicant pool.
- Fellows will gain valuable work experience
- Fellows will expand their networks
- Fellows will provide feedback throughout the program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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