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The LA84 Foundation, a legacy of the 1984 Olympic Games, continues to be a national leader in supporting youth sports and promoting the positive impact of sports in society. We are dedicated to providing every child with the opportunity to participate in sports and experience the many benefits of youth sports participation. As we continue to grow and make an impact, we are seeking passionate and driven individuals to join our team.

THE ORGANIZATIONAs a legacy of the 1984 Olympic Games, the LA84 Foundation continues to be a nationally recognized leader in support of youth sport programs and elevating the importance of sports in positive youth development. LA84 seeks to provide an opportunity for every child to participate in sports and experience the wide range of positive outcomes associated with youth sport participation.Since its launch in 1985, LA84 has invested millions in the communities that supported the Games, reaching more than 3 million youth throughout Southern California, from Santa Barbara to San Diego County. The LA84 Foundation continues to promote the spirit of the 1984 Olympic Games by convening and engaging local, national and international audiences about the role of sport in society and the impact of the Olympic Games on host cities, especially as we look ahead to the 2028 Games.In 2024, LA84 Foundation and its affiliated charity, the Play Equity Fund, moved into an enterprise model of operations advancing a shared mission to support the physical and mental wellness of children and youth, to support academic success for young people, and to build lifelong pathways to well-being through play equity.The organization’s headquarters is in the Brit House located in historic West Adams, where it houses meeting facilities and the world’s premier sports library. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.la84.org">www.la84.org</a>.<hr/>POSITION SUMMARYThe Events Assistant provides logistical and administrative support for the events of the LA84 Foundation and the Play Equity Fund. These events may occur on- or off-site. The Events Assistant represents the LA84 Foundation or the Play Equity Fund at events, providing a visible presence of professional customer service and supporting a smooth and seamless event experience. This role will have varying reporting structures depending on the respective event and/or administrative leads.<hr/>RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Support event coordination and execution for various on- and off-site events, such as sponsored events, donor cultivations, or facility use rentals.</li><li>Assist with logistical and operational tasks, including inventory, set-up and tear-down, testing audio-visual equipment, or event registration.</li><li>Provide high quality customer care and service to all, offering hands-on logistical support and troubleshooting before, during, and after events.</li><li>Actively strive to ensure a meaningful event experience by engaging groups in a broader understanding of the mission and programs of the LA84 Foundation and the Play Equity Fund, and by informing appropriate LA84 Foundation staff about attendees from key markets.</li><li>Exercise discretion in handling sensitive or confidential information or situations.</li><li>May support event data and document management, including data entry, filing, scanning, and storing digital versions of documents in relevant enterprise content management systems.</li><li>Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed, which may include staffing special event promotions or community events.</li></ul><hr/>QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS<ul><li>1–2 years of experience in event/meeting coordination with increasing responsibilities.</li><li>Punctual with excellent time management skills.</li><li>Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and work independently.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills; collegial and collaborative approach.</li><li>Entrepreneurial spirit.</li><li>Strong problem solving and the ability to adapt to sudden changes.</li><li>Effective communication skills (written and oral); demonstrates active listening and comprehension; uses appropriate communication methods to keep others informed; can tailor messages to various audiences.</li><li>Mission-driven with a demonstrated passion for LA84 Foundation’s work; models organizational values through daily actions and behaviors.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).</li></ul><hr/>WORKING CONDITIONS<ul><li>General office environment, with periodic travel depending on health and safety precautions.</li><li>Frequent weekend, late afternoon, and evening hours.</li><li>Physical demands may include lifting and moving equipment and supplies (up to 25 pounds), reviewing detailed computer records, physical requirements related to sports activities, and periodic travel.</li></ul><hr/>COMPENSATION<ul><li>Non-exempt, Part-time hourly: $20/hour</li><li>Weekly hours: 8–20 hours/week</li><li>This recruitment will be used to create a temporary pool for “as needed” event assignments.</li></ul><hr/>TO APPLYSend your resume, cover letter, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references by email to: officemanager@la84.org. Please use “Events Assistant” and your last name as the subject line. Review of applications will be on a rolling basis, and you will be contacted if we would like to learn more.

Position Title: Events Assistant

THE ORGANIZATIONAs a legacy of the 1984 Olympic Games, the LA84 Foundation is a nationally recognized leader in support of youth sport and play and elevating the importance of sports in positive youth development. LA84 seeks to provide an opportunity for every child to participate in sports and experience the wide range of positive outcomes associated with youth sport participation. Since its launch in 1985, LA84 has invested millions in the communities that supported the Games, reaching more than 3 million youth throughout Southern California, from Santa Barbara to San Diego County.The LA84 Foundation continues to promote the spirit of the 1984 Olympic Games by convening and engaging local, national and international audiences about the role of sport in society. LA84’s headquarters is located in the historic Britt House near downtown Los Angeles, where it houses meeting facilities and the world’s premier sports library. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.la84.org">www.la84.org</a>.POSITION SUMMARYProgram Officers (POs) are the primary grant-making professionals at LA84 Foundation. Reporting to the Director, Grants and Programs, Program Officers work in collaboration with the Grants and Programs team and the LA84 management to assure alignment of external activities, programs, and grantmaking with strategic vision and organizational goals, in pursuit of the achievement of Foundation’s mission.Program Officers serve as community liaisons to prospect organizations, maintain strong and active relationships with grantees, as well as cultivate and sustain relationships with stakeholders, other funders, and experts in the field of sports-based youth development and youth sports. Strong project and time management skills are a must.<hr/>RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Makes grant funding recommendations for executive review and approval, including review of grant applications, outreach and research on prospective grantees, due diligence, analysis and preparation of grant recommendations and associated documents for executive and board level review.</li><li>Provides assistance to grantees as needed and requested to support funding requests and support successful implementation of programs.</li><li>Monitors active grants through in-person and telephone contacts, review of grantee progress and final reports.</li><li>Develops, analyzes and makes recommendations on programs and initiatives.</li><li>Ensures grantee compliance with grant outcomes and reporting requirements.</li><li>Actively engages in strategy development and participates in the grant peer review process.</li><li>Establishes and maintains collaborative and cooperative working relationships with staff.</li><li>Supports and reviews program and grant outcomes, analyzes data to inform future grant strategy development and management.</li><li>Inputs data into grants and programs system and prepares reports and correspondence related to assigned grants and programs.</li><li>Represents LA84 Foundation at community events and ceremonies and serves as a spokesperson for the foundation, as needed.</li><li>Works towards developing collaborative partnerships with relevant stakeholders, policy makers, opinion leaders, corporations, business, civic institutions, and other funders to advance the mission, values, and strategic vision.</li><li>Other roles and responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul><hr/>REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree preferred.</li><li>5–7 years’ experience, preferably in a grant-making or nonprofit organization.</li><li>Programmatic knowledge based in youth sports and/or youth development.</li><li>Strong written communication skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collegial and collaborative approach.</li><li>Experience with nonprofit operations, finance, management, and structure.</li><li>Some knowledge of technical assistance in the nonprofit sector.</li><li>Ability to organize detailed information, manage workflows and schedules.</li><li>Ability to effectively interact with the public and serve as a spokesperson for the Foundation.</li><li>Valid driver’s license and automobile for site visits.</li></ul>HELPFUL SKILLS<ul><li>Familiarity with grants management software and relational databases.</li><li>Foundation mission and programs.</li><li>Bilingual language competency is desirable.</li><li>Entrepreneurial spirit.</li><li>Strong problem solving, analytical and presentation skills.</li><li>Polished in presentation and communication, both written and verbal.</li></ul><hr/>WORKING CONDITIONS<ul><li>General office environment, depending on health and safety precautions. May be temporarily a hybrid remote/in-office environment depending on manager and work responsibilities.</li><li>Physical demands include lifting and moving equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds, visual acuity in reviewing detailed computer records, physical requirements related to sports activities and periodic travel.</li><li>Occasional weekend, late afternoon, and evening hours.</li></ul>The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to limit the scope of potential work assignments.<hr/>BENEFITS AND SALARYMedical, dental, vision, life, 401k, paid holidays, floating holidays, winter holiday office closure.
The salary range is $82,000 – $90,000.TO APPLYPlease send resume including cover letter and the names, phone numbers and email addresses of three professional references by e-mail to officemanager@la84.org. Please use as subject heading “Program Officer” and your last name. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.