Manager, Local Affairs

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for Venue and Football Cities, managing relationships with elected officials and municipal stakeholders
• Collaborate across internal teams to facilitate coordinated engagement with local government partners
• Support negotiation and implementation of legal agreements and operational commitments
• Plan and facilitate presentations at public forums and events with government leaders
• Drive the execution of State & Local Affairs projects and initiatives
• Develop high-quality briefing materials, reports, and presentations for executive leadership
• Advance government affairs priorities through engagement on legislative and regulatory matters
• Monitor and assess key policy and regulatory developments impacting LA28

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in government, government relations, or public affairs
• Proven track record of driving initiatives in partnership with local government
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with local government partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver against tight deadlines
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong project management skills
• Undergraduate degree in public policy, political science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Ability to work on-site in Los Angeles and attend in-person meetings across Southern California

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing relationships across multiple municipal jurisdictions
• Familiarity with Southern California-area government and regional dynamics
• Experience in the sporting or live events industries
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with CRM and project management platforms like Smartsheet

About the Company

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.