Position OverviewThe Director, Venue and AVT Delivery – LA28 Olympic Games is an operational leader within On Location’s Olympic delivery organization. This role is responsible for orchestrating cross-functional hospitality operations at scale, ensuring that all functional disciplines, venue teams, and external stakeholders operate within a unified, executable Games-time strategy.
Serving as a central integrator, this leader will drive operational readiness across all Olympic sports venues, including but not limited to the health, safety, and security readiness and off-venue hospitality locations—ensuring seamless delivery for clients, partners, and stakeholders throughout the LA28 Olympic Games.
This role requires a seasoned, decisive operator with deep experience delivering complex, high-pressure, global events with preference given to Olympic expertise.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic & Operational Leadership- Lead the strategic planning, deployment, and execution of the Advance Venue Team across all competition venues and sports parks for the LA28 Olympic Games.
- Drive the development and implementation of integrated operational plans, aligning closely with venue operations, hospitality delivery and transportation requirements.
- Serve as a central point of coordination to ensure all last mile functions are aligned, prepared, and execution-ready for Games-time conditions.
Venue & Stakeholder Integration- Build and maintain strong operational partnerships with LA28 functional teams, enabling effective collaboration across venue operations and security.
- Work closely with Platinum and Stakeholder delivery teams and all front of house functional leads to align venue related requirements for all hospitality products.
Health, Safety & Security Leadership ·Provide operational support to the Health & Safety, Medical and Security Teams who follow the well-being of all On Location staff, guests, and partners across venues and any off-venue hospitality locations.·Ensure health and safety, medical and security standards, training materials, and operating procedures are integrated into workforce onboarding and Games-time operations.·Partner with Workforce teams to support on-site training and preparedness, including tabletop exercises, briefings, and venue walk-throughs.Off-Venue & Ancillary Operations- Support planning and execution of off-venue hospitality locations that complement On Location’s in-venue hospitality (IVH) strategy.
- Ensure off-venue sites are operationally integrated with venue operations, transport flows, staffing, and guest experience standards.
QualificationsRequired- Minimum 10+ years of progressive, leadership expertise in large-scale event operations, preferably within:
- The Olympic Games
- Global sporting events
- Major live events
- Premium hospitality environments
- Demonstrated success in contributing to highly complex, hospitality program management, under intense operational pressure.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and operational reporting tools.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence senior executives, external partners, and large operational teams.
- Right to live and work in the USA, specifically in the Los Angeles host city market
- Ability to commit to a full-time role
Preferred- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of study
- Prior experience supporting Olympic Games or mega-scale international events.
- Significant familiarity with venue operations, last mile development, access and crowd coordination frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of the Los Angeles sports, entertainment, and hospitality landscape.
- Existing relationships with LA-based vendors, venues, and workforce partners strongly preferred.
Core Values
At On Location, we live by our values and expect our team members to uphold them every day:
Service Excellence – Exceed expectations with every client interaction.
Create Value – Inspire, connect, and elevate experiences.
Integrity – Always do the right thing.
Diversity & Collaboration – Empower diverse perspectives and inclusive teamwork.
Partnership – Strive for win-win relationships.
Entrepreneurial Drive – Think big and act boldly.
Respect & Gratitude – Lead with kindness, humility, and empathy.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Performance incentives aligned with key Olympic milestones and delivery objectives.
Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.
Hiring Rate Minimum:
$135,000 annually(minimum will not fall below the applicable State/local minimum salary thresholds)
Hiring Rate Maximum:
$180,000 annually
