Ballpark & Event Management Internship

Job Title:

Ballpark and Event Management Intern

Reports to:

Assistant Events Manager
Type:
Internship (May – July, 2027)

Location:

Dyersville, Iowa

The Ballpark and Event Management Intern will contribute to the facilitation, management, and success of ballpark and special events hosted by the Field of Dreams Movie Site.

This internship is designed for college students or recent graduates seeking experience in the sports, tourism, and events industries. Preferred applicants have relevant internship or work experience.

The following traits and experiences are preferred:

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with an associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in event management.
• Experience in customer service.

• Strong work ethic, with special attention to detail.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Work well in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to think on your feet and correct course.
• Ability to work well independently and be a self-starter.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable, dependable, and professional.

This is a paid position

Due to the nature of the internship, intern hours are very dependent on the event schedule. Interns are expected to be available for all dates and events listed and complete office hours during the week. Interns can expect to work untraditional hours in this role.

Interns are expected to be available for the entirety of the internship duration. Interns may request time off, though it is not guaranteed. Request(s)-off are granted depending on the event size and staff availability and may result in a stipend deduction.

• Interns are expected to have their own housing for the duration of the internship. We will help coordinate housing the best we can.
• Interns are expected to have transportation and may be asked to transport equipment to and from the Field of Dreams Movie Site and the surrounding area.

• Current and valid driver’s license, vehicle, registration and insurance

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing – Approximately greater than 3/4 of on-the-job time
• Walking – Approximately greater than 3/4 of on-the-job time
• Sitting – Approximately greater than 1/3 of on-the-job time
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel – Approximately greater than 2/3 of on-the-job time
• Reaching with hands and arms – Approximately less than 2/3 but greater than 1/3 of on-the-job time
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling – Approximately less than 2/3 but greater than 1/3 of on-the-job time
• Talking or hearing – Approximately greater than 3/4 of on-the-job time
• Weight lifted/Force exerted – An average of approximately 25 pounds continuously; up to 50 pounds, non-continuously.
• Vision – Must have clear vision near and far, with or without…