LAOlympian​/Paralympian Athlete Fellowship Program: Winter

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.

PROGRAM

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 January to June 2027 and another from July to December 2027. Assignments will bedeterminedbased 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 51 participants and graduates. These Athlete Fellows have represented 22 countries and competed in 30 sports, collectively earning 27 Olympic and Paralympic medals across 21 editions of the Games.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• 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)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.

TIMELINE

• September 1st
  - Application portal opens
• October 15th: 5pm PT
  - Application portal closes
• October
  - November
  - Application review and interviews
• Late November – Offers extended
• January 11th
  - Program Starts – Fellows begin first rotation

FUNCTIONAL AREAS

LA28’s work spans many teams, each focused on a different aspect of planning and delivering the 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games. For the Summer 2026 cohort, Fellows will be placed in one participating
Functional Area (FA)based on program needs, qualifications, and
your ranked preferences
. As part of the application, you will select your
top 1–5

Functional Area

s for consideration. Each FA offers different project work and may require specific tools, technical skills, or functional expertise.

• A detailed overview of participating FAs, including sample project work and relevant skills/tools—is provided in the
  Functional Areas overview PDF
  linked here:
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