Director

Key Responsibilities 

Direct, mentor, and oversee a multi-disciplinary team comprising Managers, Associates, Interns, and Fellows, ensuring highly coordinated operational workflows, clear accountability, and professional development
Translate the Cultural Olympiad’s strategic framework and overarching vision into detailed, actionable, and phased operational and project timelines to ensure flawless execution of all programming
Formulate and manage the formal guidelines, application process, vetting, and approval protocols of community stakeholder programming required for inclusion in the program
Work closely with the Vice President/Executive Director to identify, develop, and operationalize innovative programming across the Cultural Olympiad’s core disciplines: Fashion, Film, Food, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts
Collaborate with Vice President/Executive Director and lead the end-to-end project management for delivery of approved temporary public art installations across the greater Los Angeles area
Cultivate, formalize, and sustain deep, productive working relationships with grassroots creative initiatives, major cultural institutions, and regional community stakeholders in order to deliver meaningful programming
Serve alongside the Vice President/Executive Director as an active spokesperson and ambassador for the program, delivering compelling presentations to diverse public, private, and governmental audiences to foster educational outreach, co-creation, and strategic alignment
Coordinate extensively with internal LA28 Functional Areas (FAs) to ensure Cultural Olympiad activations seamlessly integrate with adjacent Games-time operations, logistics, security, marketing, and venues 
Background and Requirements 

Minimum 8+ years experience serving in a senior management role (e.g., Executive Director, Artistic Director or similar) within a prominent non-profit cultural organization or multi-disciplinary artistic institution
A deeply embedded, verified professional network spanning the greater Los Angeles cultural sector, with a proven ability to bridge grassroots initiatives and large-scale institutional partners
Technical mastery over complex logistical systems, process design, scheduling, and standard operating procedures required for programmatic cultural delivery
Demonstrated experience working directly within and alongside marginalized communities, establishing peer-level partnerships with community-based organization leaders with humility and cultural responsiveness
Success managing highly complex, multi-million dollar programmatic budgets, staffing plans, and vendor contracts with transparency, compliance, and fiduciary responsibility
A track record of actively seeking out, negotiating, and executing high-impact strategic alliances with private, philanthropic, and public entities
Proven capabilities as an outcome-focused, disciplined leader who excels in highly dynamic, evolving environments while keeping teams grounded in the core mission and organizational values
Bachelor’s degree in the Arts, Arts Administration, Non-Profit Management, Public Policy, Business Administration, and/or a related field is required. However, a verifiable track record of exceptional, high-profile professional achievements within the cultural sector may be considered in lieu of specific formal degree pathways 
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 

Ability to work on-site in an open office environment, based in Los Angeles, CA
Ability to lift and transport event materials (up to 50 lbs), including signage, branding materials, event delivery elements and equipment
Comfortable working in various environments, including indoor venues, outdoor spaces, and large-scale event locations
Must be able to accommodate a flexible schedule including some weekends and evenings during high-volume event dates
Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Expectations 

Prior experience with institutional fundraising, grant writing, or philanthropic cultivation is desirable. Must demonstrate creative resourcefulness in optimizing limited budgets and structuring professional volunteerism and philanthropic partnerships, where appropriate
Experience directing or managing the launch of digital/online cultural platforms, applications, or interactive web spaces to capture broader global audiences is a plus
Unwavering dedication to building organizational cultures centered on equity, consensus, and multi-perspective collaboration among diverse, sometimes competing stakeholders
A profound, sophisticated understanding of the structural power of creativity and civic institutions, coupled with an authentic belief in arts-driven societal transformation
Understanding and frequent use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). PowerPoint presentation deck-building and/or design skills a plus