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LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games

Video Editor

Natalia Mayara

Videographer

Fanatics

Photographer

LA 2028

The Olympic Games

Director

Athlete

Olympic Team

Team USA

刘美贤 Alysa Liu

Hilary Knight

NBC Olympics

Peacock

USA Boxing

Madison Chock and Evan Bates

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team

Mitchell & Ness

USA Volleyball

Zofeea Genota

Kale

Michael O'Grady

Jake Tran

Jacob Hammond

Kiaan

Carl Lewis

Connor Thomas

Ilia Malinin

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Jared Cruz-Aedo

### **2026 Summer Internship Program**

The LA28 Internship Program gives current and recent undergraduate students the opportunity to contribute hands-on, meaningful work to crucial planning stages for the 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games. Interns will be placed in a specific\*\*\*\* Functional Area (department)**,** directly supporting priority projects and the day-to-day work of the team.

For Summer 2026, LA28 is hiring interns across a variety of Functional Areas through one consolidated internship posting, with the exception of Legal (please see the separate Legal Internship posting). As part of the application, candidates will be asked to select their **top 1–3 Functional Area preferences** for consideration.

**This is a paid, 8-week program, with interns working 30 hours per week at $18 per hour, in person at our Los Angeles Headquarters, from June 15 through August 7, 2026.**

The deadline to apply is **Wednesday, February 11 at 11:59 PM PST**, or until we have reached the maximum number of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as you are able.

**Functional Areas:**

LA28’s work spans many teams—each focused on a different part of planning and delivering the 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games. For Summer 2026, interns will be placed in one participating **Functional Area (FA)** based on program needs, qualifications, and **your ranked preferences**.

* During the application, you will select your **top 1–3 Functional Areas** to be considered for.
* Each FA offers different project work and may require different tools or hard skills.
* A detailed overview of participating FAs—including sample project work and relevant skills/tools—is provided in the **Functional Areas overview PDF** linked here: <u>**2026 LA28 Internship FA Descriptions.**</u>

*Note: Submitting preferences does not guarantee placement in a specific FA; final placement will be determined based on alignment between candidate skills/interest and team needs.*

**Key Responsibilities:**

Intern responsibilities will vary by Functional Area and project assignment, but generally include: 

* Support planning and project workstreams through research, documentation, analysis, and coordination 
* Build and maintain trackers, templates, and organized project materials to support team execution 
* Assist with meeting coordination, including agendas, notes, action items, and follow-up tracking 
* Create clear, professional written summaries and presentation materials for internal stakeholders 
* Organize and synthesize information from multiple sources to help teams make progress on defined deliverables 
* Communicate proactively with teammates and cross-functional partners to clarify needs, confirm next steps, and stay aligned on timelines 
* Contribute to a high-quality team environment by showing up prepared, meeting deadlines, and being open to feedback and iteration 

**Background & Qualifications:**

* Current undergraduate student or recent graduate (graduation date December 2025 or later), or equivalent program status aligned to internship eligibility guidelines 
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with changing priorities 
* Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and managing details across projects 
* Proficiency with common productivity tools (Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace), including: 
  * **Spreadsheets** for tracking and organizing information (Excel/Sheets) 
  * **Slides** for creating polished materials (PowerPoint/Slides) 
  * **Docs** for writing and documentation (Word/Docs) 
* Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, well-structured work 
* Demonstrated interest in learning new tools and building practical skills in a professional environment 
* Commitment to maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive or internal information 

**Expectations:** 

Successful interns at LA28 tend to be: 

* Clear communicators (written and verbal) who can summarize information and ask good questions 
* Organized and dependable, with strong time management and follow-through 
* Proactive self-starters who take ownership of tasks and seek clarity when needed 
* Analytical and solutions-oriented, able to think through problems and propose next steps 
* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team 
* Curious, adaptable, and energized by contributing to a mission-driven organization 
* Excited by Los Angeles and the Olympic & Paralympic Movement (and the impact the Games can have on communities) 

**Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:**

* Ability to work in an office environment, based in Los Angeles, CA.  
* Must be able to work the full 8-week duration of the internship June 15th - August 7th, 2026, 30 hours per week 
* The majority of work may be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.   
* May have occasional travel to venue sites or external events.
* May need to work some non-traditional work hours for specific events (e.g., evenings or weekends); this will be communicated in advance. 
* May require lifting and transporting materials such as documents, technology equipment, or event-related supplies (up to 25 lbs.) 
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment .

**Education:** 

Bachelor's or associate degree in progress or recently completed. (Candidates should be current students or recent graduates consistent with internship eligibility; details will be confirmed during the selection process.) 

**Submission Requirements:**

* Resume 
* Cover Letter (Please outline why you want to work for LA28 and any relevant experience you could bring to the intern position)

LA28 Summer Internship Program - 2026

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