Associate, Labor and Workforce Standards

LA28 • Los Angeles, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate, Labor and Workforce Standards joins LA28’s Workforce Integration team, which manages guild, union, and collective bargaining agreement matters for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Workforce Integration, the Associate coordinates schedules, trackers, and reports and helps resolve labor questions raised by LA28 teams. The role supports planning for third-party agreements by applying guidance from Employment Legal, Government Affairs, and site operators.

The position coordinates labor inquiries, guild and union meetings, coverage records, labor reporting, and review of crew schedules and rate sheets. It also leads assigned labor planning initiatives and responds to guild and union issues on site during the Games. The role is based in LA28’s Downtown Los Angeles office and requires in-person attendance and regular regional travel to venues and partner sites. Work is primarily office-based in an open-floorplan environment, with possible venue-based or operations-center shifts during the Games. Hours may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods. The role may evolve and include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

LA28 offers training on the guild and union agreements governing Olympic and Paralympic work, firsthand exposure to Games venue staffing and operations, and collaboration with Employment Legal, Government Affairs, site operators, and signatory employers. The stated annual base salary range is $70,500–$82,000. LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or 3 years of equivalent experience in productions, studios, entertainment payroll, or labor offices under guild or union agreements.
• Practical awareness of how guilds and unions shape a workday, including call times, meal penalties, turnaround, overtime, and work jurisdiction.
• Ability to produce accurate paperwork under deadline, such as call sheets, production reports, start paperwork, deal memos, timecards, or crew lists.
• Clear, concise writing; confident communication at every level; and discretion with confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and comfort collaborating in shared trackers.
• Ability to work on-site in the Downtown Los Angeles-based office and attend in person, with regular regional travel to venues and partner sites.
• Ability to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment and use computers, phones, and other office equipment for extended periods.
• Availability for hours that may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.

Nice To Haves

• Production office or on-set experience on signatory productions.
• Experience as a production coordinator, DGA trainee, or union payroll coordinator.
• Familiarity with the DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, and the Teamsters.
• Coursework in film and television, labor relations, or public policy.
• Demonstrated interest in a labor relations career.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate labor inquiries from LA28 teams, apply approved guidance, and elevate novel or high-risk matters with a recommendation.
• Lead guild and union coordination meetings with site operators and signatory employers, documenting determinations by site and scope.
• Maintain the guild and union coverage database, operating calendar, and regular labor status report.
• Review crew schedules against rules on call times, meal periods, turnaround, and overtime, and maintain rate sheets.
• Lead assigned labor planning initiatives and respond on site to guild and union issues during the Games.
• Perform other duties as required, potentially including operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Benefits

• Training on the guild and union agreements governing Olympic and Paralympic work.
• Firsthand exposure to how LA28 staffs and operates Games venues.
• Daily collaboration with Employment Legal, Government Affairs, site operators, and signatory employers.
• A foundation for a lasting career in labor relations and workforce standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level