LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games
Director, Ports of Entry Operations
LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities. LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences. Values and Behaviors: Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo Job Description: The Director, Ports of Entry Operations sits within the Arrivals and Departures (AND) Functional Area (FA) and is responsible for designing and delivering a robust, efficient, secure and comprehensive ports of entry/exit operations program. This program will drive the execution of entry/exit processes for athletes, officials, media and other Games stakeholders arriving in the United States for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Key Responsibilities: Work with airports, other ports of entry and associated agencies to develop and streamline operational plans for the processing of NOC/NPCs, Athletes, Olympic and Paralympic Family, Media, IFs and other stakeholders including the staging area lease requirements Collaborate closely with LA28 FAs - National Olympic/Paralympic Committee Services, Accreditation, Government and Security teams on immigration, streamlining arrivals entry/exit scheduling and operations Establish the peak departure plan, including Off-Airport Processing operations Define service levels, timelines, and coordination requirements in collaboration with LA28 stakeholders Background & Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in major event arrival and departure planning and delivery Experience Olympic and Paralympic Games, or equivalent large-scale sporting or similar global events Experience working with government authorities in defining entry requirements and protocols Fluent working with Office suite products including Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making Position Requirements: Ability to work on-site in an open office environment based in Los Angeles, CA Must be able to travel frequently, including to various ports of entry, Olympic/Paralympic venues, and stakeholder locations. Expectations: Arrival and Departure Operations Expertise Deep understanding of all aspects of arrival and departure planning associated with major event planning in collaboration with multiple stakeholders Deep understanding of the Olympic and Paralympic arrival and departure processes, programs and principles Demonstrated success driving an arrivals and departures program at a major event, coordinating service providers, venue teams, cross-functional resources, timelines and processes Demonstrated success in leading large cross-functional and operational teams LA28 is committed to operating 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. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply.
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Director, Ports of Entry Operations
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LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities. LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences. Values and Behaviors: Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo Job Description: The Director, Ports of Entry Operations sits within the Arrivals and Departures (AND) Functional Area (FA) and is responsible for designing and delivering a robust, efficient, secure and comprehensive ports of entry/exit operations program. This program will drive the execution of entry/exit processes for athletes, officials, media and other Games stakeholders arriving in the United States for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Key Responsibilities: Work with airports, other ports of entry and associated agencies to develop and streamline operational plans for the processing of NOC/NPCs, Athletes, Olympic and Paralympic Family, Media, IFs and other stakeholders including the staging area lease requirements Collaborate closely with LA28 FAs - National Olympic/Paralympic Committee Services, Accreditation, Government and Security teams on immigration, streamlining arrivals entry/exit scheduling and operations Establish the peak departure plan, including Off-Airport Processing operations Define service levels, timelines, and coordination requirements in collaboration with LA28 stakeholders Background & Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in major event arrival and departure planning and delivery Experience Olympic and Paralympic Games, or equivalent large-scale sporting or similar global events Experience working with government authorities in defining entry requirements and protocols Fluent working with Office suite products including Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making Position Requirements: Ability to work on-site in an open office environment based in Los Angeles, CA Must be able to travel frequently, including to various ports of entry, Olympic/Paralympic venues, and stakeholder locations. Expectations: Arrival and Departure Operations Expertise Deep understanding of all aspects of arrival and departure planning associated with major event planning in collaboration with multiple stakeholders Deep understanding of the Olympic and Paralympic arrival and departure processes, programs and principles Demonstrated success driving an arrivals and departures program at a major event, coordinating service providers, venue teams, cross-functional resources, timelines and processes Demonstrated success in leading large cross-functional and operational teams LA28 is committed to operating 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. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply.
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