Pan American Sports Liaison

Description Are you mission-driven and passionate about helping others succeed? Do you strive to lead, follow, and act with integrity? Are you the one who honors your commitments? Is building trusting relationships an integral part of why you do what you do? Do you push limits and challenge the status quo? If you answered YES, keep reading to discover how you can significantly contribute to Team USA's success! Here's a Summary Of Responsibilities The Pan American Sports Liaison will provide support to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) in the planning and coordination of Pan American Games activities for sports governed by Pan Am-only National Governing Bodies (NGBs). This is a part-time temporary position with an anticipated work schedule of 5 to 10 hours per week. The position will serve as a key point of coordination between the USOPC and assigned NGBs, helping ensure clear communication, timely follow-up, and progress toward Pan American Games planning and operational deliverables. The role will also provide day-to-day support on athlete and staff selection procedures and high performance matters, connecting NGBs to the appropriate USOPC resources. Here’s How You’ll Have An Impact Support day-to-day communication and coordination between Pan American National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and USOPC stakeholders, related to Games planning, issue resolution, selection procedures, and high performance support.Participate in USOPC-led NGB deliverables meetings and other Games-related discussions, documenting key decisions, action items, outstanding issues, and follow-up requirements.Develop a comprehensive understanding of each assigned NGB’s Pan American Games plans, priorities, timelines, risks, operational needs, and readiness status.Support coordination and issue resolution between assigned NGBs and appropriate USOPC staff and resources, helping to identify solutions, facilitate discussions, and ensure appropriate follow-through.Collaborate with assigned NGBs on the development, review, and finalization of athlete and staff selection procedures, as needed, ensuring visibility into requirements, timelines, and next steps.Meet regularly with USOPC staff responsible for athlete and staff selection procedures to understand completed work, outstanding requirements, upcoming deadlines, and areas requiring NGB action.Develop and maintain a working understanding of each assigned NGB’s athlete and staff selection processes, criteria, documentation requirements, and approval status.Respond to NGB inquiries and requests related to high performance, USOPC resources, Games planning, and other areas in a timely and professional manner.Facilitate connections between NGBs and appropriate USOPC departments, subject-matter experts, and support resources to address questions, resolve issues, and advance Games preparations.Track outstanding questions, action items, risks, dependencies, and follow-up needs to support timely resolution, effective communication, and issue accountability.Prepare and maintain clear communication, including status reports, meeting notes, and tracking tools, with NGB and USOPC stakeholders to proactively communicate NGB progress and ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables.Support Pan American Games planning and coordination activities as needed.Perform other duties as assigned. Here are the skills and experience you'll need to be effective: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience6+ years’ experience with Olympic or Paralympic sport programs, preferentially including work in Games planning, selection procedures, and issue resolutionNGB sport experience preferredCommitment to the mission and philosophy of the USOPCExcellent teamwork with the ability to work collaboratively across internal and external teams to achieve mission and goalsAbility to manage multiple projects and prioritiesAbility to serve as an authentic, reliable, trusted sourceStrong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skillsAbility to interact effectively with all levels of staffExceptional organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong customer service skills Here Are The Tools, Equipment, & Conditions Standard office equipmentOffice environment in a multi-story building on a multi-building siteRegular attendance at work is an essential job function Here's Where You'll Work Colorado Springs Downtown Headquarters / Hybrid Remote work options available Here's Some More Information You Need To Know Hiring pay range $60.00 - $70.00 per hour.This Part-Time, Temporary Non-Exempt position is intended to work 5 hours per week. This job posting will close 12:00pm MT on 10/18/2026.