Senior Associate, Sustainability at LA28 — United States

About The Role

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;none&quot;&gt;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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;none&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;heading 2&quot;&gt;Role Purpose&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;134245418&amp;quot;:true,&amp;quot;134245529&amp;quot;:true,&amp;quot;335559738&amp;quot;:200,&amp;quot;335559739&amp;quot;:0}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Senior Associate, Sustainability will drive and support core workstreams including sustainability reporting, communications, community and legacy initiatives, and project management.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This role supports comprehensive internal and external sustainability reporting, communications, and the ISO 20121 sustainable event management certification process. The role serves as a key central project management function for the sustainability team, maintaining project management tools and supporting cross-functional progress tracking. In addition, this role supports the design and delivery of strategic projects, including community and legacy initiatives. The position requires exceptional strategic problem-solving and structured project management abilities, expert-level PowerPoint and storytelling skills, and demonstrated experience in reporting, communications, and strategy&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;none&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;heading 2&quot;&gt;Key Responsibilities&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;134245418&amp;quot;:true,&amp;quot;134245529&amp;quot;:true,&amp;quot;335559738&amp;quot;:200,&amp;quot;335559739&amp;quot;:0}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;Drive high-priority strategic initiatives for the team by breaking down complex, ambiguous challenges into clear project roadmaps, defining workstreams and milestones, and driving end-to-end execution&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;Manage central project-planning tools and track milestones, action items, risks, and dependencies for the sustainability team&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;Support LA28’s sustainability reporting in alignment with reporting requirements and international standards &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;Support the ISO 20121 certification process, including coordinating audits&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;Support the development of sustainability communications, including executive presentations&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;Support the design and day-to-day execution of high-impact community resilience and legacy initiatives &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;Design executive and stakeholder communications, creating narrative-driven Microsoft PowerPoint presentations and briefing deck&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;none&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;heading 2&quot;&gt;Required Competencies&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;134245418&amp;quot;:true,&amp;quot;134245529&amp;quot;:true,&amp;quot;335559738&amp;quot;:200,&amp;quot;335559739&amp;quot;:0}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;Bachelor&#39;s degree in a relevant field such as sustainability, environmental studies, or business; or 4 years of equivalent experience in sustainability, reporting, or program management.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;4+ years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, sustainability reporting, or communications.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;Strong strategic problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills, with experience structuring ambiguity and managing multi-stakeholder workflows in a complex, evolving environment.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;High &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;proficiency&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt; in Microsoft PowerPoint, building &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;presentations&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt; and reports for executive communication.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;none&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;heading 2&quot;&gt;Valued Experience&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;134245418&amp;quot;:true,&amp;quot;134245529&amp;quot;:true,&amp;quot;335559738&amp;quot;:200,&amp;quot;335559739&amp;quot;:0}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks such as GRI or IOC Essentials.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;Experience with sustainable event management or ISO 20121 certification.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;Background supporting impact initiatives, corporate social responsibility, or NGO partnerships.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;Comfort using Gemini or other generative AI tools.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;none&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;heading 2&quot;&gt;What We Offer&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;134245418&amp;quot;:true,&amp;quot;134245529&amp;quot;:true,&amp;quot;335559738&amp;quot;:200,&amp;quot;335559739&amp;quot;:0}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;Cross-functional exposure and accelerated learning across planning, reporting, and communications teams.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;A collaborative, mission-driven team where teammates support one another through demanding work.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;Transferable experience and a professional network that &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;carry&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt; lasting career value beyond the Games.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;none&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;heading 2&quot;&gt;Physical Requirements &amp;amp; Working Conditions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;134245418&amp;quot;:true,&amp;quot;134245529&amp;quot;:true,&amp;quot;335559738&amp;quot;:200,&amp;quot;335559739&amp;quot;:0}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;The majority of&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt; work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;Perform other duties as &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;required&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;List Bullet&quot;&gt;Some travel, as needed, to external stakeholder offices, government agencies, and Games venues and facilities.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;none&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;heading 2&quot;&gt;Compensation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;134245418&amp;quot;:true,&amp;quot;134245529&amp;quot;:true,&amp;quot;335559738&amp;quot;:200,&amp;quot;335559739&amp;quot;:0}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;The annual base salary range for this position is &lt;span data-olk-copy-source=&quot;MessageBody&quot;&gt;$73,000 – $98,000 anually&lt;/span&gt;. 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&#39;s operational business needs and applicable law.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;none&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;heading 2&quot;&gt;Accommodation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;134245418&amp;quot;:true,&amp;quot;134245529&amp;quot;:true,&amp;quot;335559738&amp;quot;:200,&amp;quot;335559739&amp;quot;:0}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;LA28 is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require an accommodation at any stage, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;none&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=&quot;heading 2&quot;&gt;Equal Opportunity&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;134245418&amp;quot;:true,&amp;quot;134245529&amp;quot;:true,&amp;quot;335559738&amp;quot;:200,&amp;quot;335559739&amp;quot;:0}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;