Food & Beverage Internship

Job Title:

Food and Beverage Intern

Reports to:

Food and Beverage Director
Type:
Internship (May – August, 2027)

Location:

Dyersville, Iowa

The Food & Beverage intern will gain hands-on experience in the day-to-day food and beverage operations of a professional baseball facility, and youth sports complex. This position will work closely with the Food and Beverage Director, Director of Sales, Event Managers, and other departments to support the successful execution of events.

The internship will provide exposure to concessions, catering, hospitality, event execution and operations, food preparation, inventory management, purchasing, menu development, staffing coordination, and customer service.

This internship is designed for college students or recent graduates seeking experience in sports, tourism, hospitality, food and beverage, and event operations.

The following traits and experiences are preferred:

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with an associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred candidates have experience in customer service.
• Preferred candidates have experience in event management or hospitality management.
• Knowledge of food and beverage and event operations is preferred.

• Strong interest in food and beverage, hospitality, sports, or event management.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, dependable, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.
• Previous food service, hospitality, customer service, or event experience preferred, but not required.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event days as needed.

This is a paid position

Interns can expect to work an average of thirty to forty hours per week depending on staffing needs. Most hours will be worked on weekends, Friday through Sunday. During the week, interns can expect to work during the week to prepare for scheduled weekend events.

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

• 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…