Associate, Labor and Workforce Standards

LA28 (Web) • Los Angeles, CA

5d • $70,500 - $82,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This early-career role is part of 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 move labor questions from LA28 teams to resolution. The role supports planning for third-party agreements by applying guidance from Employment Legal, Government Affairs, and site operators.

The position involves coordinating labor inquiries, leading coordination meetings with site operators and signatory employers, maintaining labor records and reports, reviewing crew schedules for compliance with applicable work rules, and supporting labor planning initiatives. During the Games, the Associate may respond on site to guild and union issues and may take on operational responsibilities.

The role is based onsite in LA28's Downtown Los Angeles office. Work is primarily in an open-plan office and involves extended computer and phone use. In-person attendance and regular regional travel to venues and partner sites are required, with possible venue-based or operations-center shifts during the Games. Hours may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods. 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 assignments.
• Ability to produce accurate paperwork under deadline, such as call sheets, production reports, start paperwork, deal memos, timecards, or crew lists.
• Clear, concise writing and confident communication at every level.
• Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and comfort collaborating in shared trackers.
• Availability to work onsite in the Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
• Ability to attend in person and travel regularly within the region to venues and partner sites.

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 as the role evolves, 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