Visitor Part Time Internship

An internship with Discover Ames will give you a hands-on opportunity to learn about the development, planning process, coordination and execution of meeting, convention and sports events that occur in Ames and at Iowa State University. You will be working alongside our sales and service team to assist some of the events hosted in Ames this spring and summer! This is a paid internship.

February 15
- July 30, 2027

• Help organize and process hotel lead sheets
• Help coordinate event logistics such as shuttles, signage, ambassadors & volunteers
• Attend event meetings with clients
• Other duties as needed

• Previous experience in event planning-related field
• Excellent organizational skills, detailed oriented, strong communication skills
• Willingness to jump into any task given to them or where they see a need
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Products, knowledge with Canva
• Must be a team player and work well with others
• A valid driver’s license
• Flexible schedule required. Will include non-traditional business hours, including weekends.

• February through mid-May: 10-20 hours per week.
• Mid-May through mid
  - July: 20-30 hours per week.
• February 19, 2027
• March 8-12, 2027
• April 6, 2027
• April 11-13, 2027
• May 27-29, 2027
• July 3, 2027
• July 21-25, 2027

December 6, 2026

The internship will be located off campus at the Discover Ames Office in the Aspen Business Park and is accessible by CyRide.